Theme overview
Energy and Environmental Engineering covers materials, processes, technologies and systems in support of a highly efficient and sustainable future. It is a branch of chemical engineering that seeks to efficiently use energy and to preserve and maintain the natural environment.
The theme addresses important global challenges such as energy and emissions management, energy and fuel provision, storage, transportation and environmentally and economically sustainable energy provision, clean water production and purification, and waste resource management and utilisation.
The aim of this research theme is to provide a sustainable future in line with net zero targets by delivering materials, methods, processes, technologies and systems that combine knowledge from across a variety of disciplines.
Specific research activities include clean fossil-fuel technologies, carbon capture and sub-surface processing of hydrocarbons, recovery of oil and gas, technologies and systems for waste heat recovery/harvesting, conventional and renewable power (e.g. solar), heating and cooling, energy integration and storage.
Related centres and institutes
Key information about the energy and environment theme
Highlight videos
Imperial voices on climate & environment: Dr Gbemi Oluleye
Dr Gbemi Oluleye discusses her research on cutting greenhouse gas emissions from industrial sectors.
The Energy Challenge: Building a Sustainable Energy Future
Featuring Professors Nilay Shah and Magda Titirici from the Department of Chemical Engineering
Innovation to transform the energy future
ABB Energy Industry on the future of energy, featuring the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Imperial.Tech.Pitch: Transition to Zero Pollution
Experts discuss their research in helping to build a more sustainable society.
Theme affiliates
- Professor Joao Cabral
- Professor Benoit Chachuat
- Professor Paul Fennell
- Professor Jason Hallett
- Dr Adam Hawkes
- Professor Klaus Hellgardt
- Professor George Jackson
- Professor Sergei Kazarian
- Professor Geoff Kelsall
- Professor Paul Luckham
- Professor Sandro Macchietto
- Professor Geoff Maitland
- Professor Christos Markides
- Dr Marcos Millan-Agorio
- Professor Camille Petit
- Dr Ronny Pini
- Dr Roberto Rinaldi
- Professor Nilay Shah
- Dr Qilei Song
- Dr Chris Tighe
- Professor Martin Trusler
- Dr Salvador Eslava
- Dr Anna Hankin
- Professor Magda Titirici