First Professor in Sustainable Energy

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16 Dec 2010 15:31:36.457

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Gavin Walker, an expert in hydrogen storage, has been appointed as The University of Nottingham’s first Professor in Sustainable Energy Technologies.

The new chair, in the Faculty of Engineering, has been established following a £1m gift from benefactors Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly and will build on the University’s leading reputation in this field, helping to develop innovative research to address some of the most pressing issues facing the world today.

Professor David Greenaway, Vice-Chancellor of The University of Nottingham, said: “The generous gift from Sir Harry and Lady Djanogly has ensured that the University continues to be positioned at the forefront of activities in this fundamentally important area. This key post and Professor Walker’s appointment is a significant addition to our research capabilities, building on our excellent reputation for innovative and exciting developments in the field of energy technologies.

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More information is available from Professor Gavin Walker on +44 (0)115 951 3752, gavin.walker@nottingham.ac.uk

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