University Assistant Professor in Energy Technologies

Academic Division: Energy, Fluids and Turbomachinery

Research group: Energy

Telephone: +44 1223 7 60360

Email: tmo32@cam.ac.uk

Research interests

Research keywords: Advanced Materials, Catalysis, Vapor Deposition, Hydrogen Technologies, Carbon Management, Clean Air, Clean Water

Research Website (To be updated June 2026 - in progress):
 https://onnlab.eng.cam.ac.uk/home

Teachings:
3A6 - Heat and Mass Transfer (Undergraduate Course)
4A9 - Molecular Thermodynamics (Undergraduate Course)
ETB1 - Renewable Energy and Fuels (Graduate Course)
ExA/EAA Hybrid Energy Labs (Fuel Cells, Electrolysers, Engines)

Electro-/Thermal-Catalysis and Energy Systems

Our research develops advanced materials and catalytic systems to address challenges in hydrogen technologies, carbon capture, clean water, and clean air. By combining approaches from wet-chemical synthesis with atomic-scale materials engineering, we seek to design materials with enhanced activity, stability, and functionality for chemical/energy/sustainability applications. A particular focus is placed on understanding and controlling interfaces, where interactions between different active sites govern performance.

We are interested in the development of next-generation technologies. Current research spans hydrogen production (reforming) and transport (ammonia and alcohols), carbon capture and utilization, electrified surfaces, and advanced materials for energy conversion and storage. Finally, my group seeks to bridge the gap between fundamental science and industrial application. By combining mechanistic understanding of materials behavior and reaction pathways with practical engineering considerations, we seek to develop scalable solutions. Check out our group's website to learn more.

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