Thread by @BessemerSociety

This Wednesday (24 June, 5pm to 6.30pm) @BessemerSociety hosts a virtual 'Luminary Drinks Webinar' with @HarwellCampus entitled:

"Solving Global Problems one Crisis at a Time...Next the Environment? How Catalysis Research is Engineering Potential Solutions”

Our first keynote speaker is Bill David, Professor of Materials Chemistry @OxfordChemistry, Senior Fellow @RutherfordApLab and Fellow of @St_Catz. He has made significant contributions to the development of neutron and X-ray powder diffraction.

He was part of the team that developed the first rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery, and following his discovery of new ammonia-decomposition catalysts, his research is in materials that facilitate safe and effective utilisation of #ammonia as an energy vector for energy storage.

Charlotte Williams is Professor of Inorganic Chemistry @OxfordChemistry and her research focuses on the synthesis of novel catalysts with an expertise in organometallic chemistry and polymer materials chemistry.

The Williams Research Group focuses on new oxygenated polymers and in developing methods to prepare, re-use and recycle polymers as products from bio-refining, industrial wastes and biomass to improve sustainability. She is the scientific founder of @EconicTech.

Dr Peter Bishop is Technology Manager, Catalysts and Materials @Johnson_Matthey. He is responsible for the catalysis and materials department at the central research facility. His area of expertise is in nanoparticle synthesis of PGM and Coinage metals.

His group is engaged in a range of applied research areas such as energy storage (batteries), catalytic, nano-material and glass/ceramic based programs where the emphasis is on materials synthesis and related chemical/physical properties.

The event is open to @BessemerSociety members and @HarwellCampus invitees.

If you would like to discover more about the society, how to join, and how we encourage leaders of game changing science and technology companies - visit bessemer-society.co.uk