Research output per year
Research output per year
Organisation profile
Organisation profile
Birmingham Energy Institute (BEI) is developing and applying the technological innovation, original thinking and new ways of working required to create sustainable energy solutions and support the regional, national and global transition to a zero carbon energy system.
A research focussed institute, we are driving change in the way we deliver, consume and think about energy. Bringing together interdisciplinary research from across the University of Birmingham and working with government, industry and international partners our research is solving societal issues and addressing challenges relating to energy poverty, the circular economy, transport systems, cooling, hydrogen, energy storage and the decarbonisation of heat.
Our Nationally Recognised Centres of Excellence:
- Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage
- Birmingham Centre for Environmental Energy and Economics
- Birmingham Centre for Hydrogen and Fuel Cell Research
- Birmingham Centre for Nuclear Education and Research
- Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education
- Birmingham Centre for Strategic Elements and Critical Materials
The global community is consuming more energy than ever. As we run out of time to contain climate change the BEI is upscaling their innovative technology solutions for applications here in Birmingham and across the globe
UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. Our work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities -
SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production -
SDG 13 Climate Action -
SDG 14 Life Below Water -
SDG 15 Life on Land -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Profiles
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Paul Anderson
- Chemistry - Professor of Strategic Elements and Materials Sustainability
- Birmingham Energy Institute
Person: Academic
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Edward Barbour
- Birmingham Energy Institute - Associate Professor in Energy Systems and Storage
- Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage
Person: Academic
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Yulong Ding
- Birmingham Energy Institute - Chamberlain Chair in Chemical Engineering
- Birmingham Centre for Energy Storage
Person: Academic
Research output
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A carbon-dioxide-based polygeneration system for long-term, large-scale and cross-regional renewable energy applications
Zhao, Y., Huang, S., Song, J., Markides, C. N. & Huang, Z., Sept 2026, In: Renewable and Sustainable Energy Reviews. 237, 27 p., 116988.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A combined ELISA for infection-induced and vaccine-induced mpox antibodies during the clade Ib outbreak in Rwanda: an observational, cross-sectional, clinical validation study
MpoxCARE Study Team, Clarke, J., Semukunzi, H., Faustini, S. E., Heaney, J. L. J., Kwok, H. F., Uwimana, J. M. V., Gokani, K., Rukundo, G., Musabyimana, J. P., Ingabire, P., Bitunguhari, L., de Dieu Harelimana, J., Richter, A. G., Muvunyi, C. M. & Green, C. A., 9 Mar 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: The Lancet Infectious Diseases.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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A Cooperative Planning Framework for Hydrogen Blending in Great Britain’s Integrated Energy System
Abuella, M., Allahham, A. & Walker, S. L., May 2026, In: Energies. 19, 9, 30 p., 2018.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile7 Downloads (Pure)
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Advanced Data-Driven Strategies for Optimized Long Duration Energy Storage Deployment in Multi-Energy Networks
Wilson, G. (Principal Investigator)
1/04/26 → 31/03/30
Project: EU
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WINTER AMMONIA - Smart interseasonal energy storage
Steinberger-Wilckens, R. (Principal Investigator), Ouadi, M. (Co-Investigator), Metje, N. (Co-Investigator), Radcliffe, J. (Co-Investigator) & Hannah, D. (Co-Investigator)
Engineering & Physical Science Research Council
1/04/26 → 30/09/29
Project: Research
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Support to the Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain Solutions Programme in Kenya
Peters, T. (Principal Investigator) & Sayin, L. (Co-Investigator)
16/02/26 → 15/08/26
Project: Research
Activities
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Carbon Capture Science & Technology (Journal)
Papalas, T. (Editorial board member)
1 Jun 2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial board of a journal
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European Federation of Chemical Engineering (External organisation)
Papalas, T. (Member)
18 Apr 2026 → …Activity: Membership › Membership of board
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EngD Examination - Callum Turnbull - University of Strathclyde
Wilson, G. (Examiner)
20 Feb 2026Activity: Examination
Datasets
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Research data supporting "Evaluation of the effect of site substitution of Pr doping in the Lithium garnet system Li5La3Nb2O12"
Stockham, M. (Creator), Dong, B. (Creator), Li, Y. (Creator), Ding, Y. (Creator) & Slater, P. (Creator), University of Birmingham, 2020
DOI: 10.25500/edata.bham.00000490
Dataset
Prizes
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Outstanding Technological Contribution Award
Ding, Y. (Recipient), 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Transport Phenomena Teaching Innovation, First Prize
Ding, Y. (Recipient), 1994
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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Transport Phenomena Teaching Innovation, First Prize
Ding, Y. (Recipient), 1993
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Press/Media
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Wind powers a record summer for renewable energy in Britain
Wilson, G., Donaldson, D. & Staffell, I.
11/09/24
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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Britain likely to generate more electricity from wind, solar and hydro than fossil fuels for the first year ever in 2023
Wilson, G., Day, J. & Pegg, K.
22/12/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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BBC interview on local solar planning applications
31/03/23
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media