Alf Hill

Alf is a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at the University of Bath  His research is directed at energy solutions for a low carbon future. His interests include direct electromagnetic heating of catalysts and magnetometry techniques; direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells for low carbon propulsion applications; and hydrogen isotope separation and measurement for future nuclear fusion reactors.  the development of technologies for low carbon sustainable energy applications.  

He was appointed as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering in November 2016, a role which includes Research, Teaching and Administration.  He supervises PhD students across a number of projects.

He previously worked for eight years in the oil and gas and nuclear sectors. He has published on low temperature catalysis for ammonia decomposition and more recently on the viability of green ammonia manufacture using Haber-Bosch chemistry.

His current research is on developing robust direct ammonia solid oxide fuel cells for aviation applications. He works with partners in the Institute for Sustainability at the University of Bath, and the Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems, which supports the transport industry its transition to net zero.