Mohamed Mamlouk is a Professor of Electrochemical Engineering Science at the School of Engineering, Newcastle University, with over 20 years of experience in electrochemical science and engineering for energy conversion and storage. In the past five years, he has managed a research portfolio exceeding £7 million across more than 20 grants, focusing on enhancing sustainability, reducing costs, and improving durability. His expertise spans electrochemical and system engineering, electrode optimization, materials preparation and functionalization (including carbon and metal oxides), as well as the synthesis and fabrication of functional polymers and ion exchange electrolytes.

Prof Ying Yang is an active researcher in operations strategy, supply chain management, and business service. Her work has received well recognition and published in leading international journals. Among others, Ying is a reviewer for the International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Supply Chain Management: an International Journal, and the International Journal of Production Research. Her work has been regularly presented at international academy conferences. Before joining Newcastle University, Dr. Yang researched and lectured at the University of Ulster and Aberystwyth University. She is also an adjunct Professor for the Management Development Institute, in India since 2013.

Dr Simon Lambert is the Deputy Director for Electrification and a Senior Lecturer at Newcastle University (UK). He has over 16 years of experience researching power electronics, machines and drives, Energy systems integration, battery management & integration, and battery degradation & quality control analysis. Before joining the academic team he worked on numerous national and international collaborative research projects with several EV OEMs (Nissan, Renault, Daimler) in the area of battery science (specifically health and condition monitoring) and has a recent research project portfolio (since 2015) covering 15 projects with total award value to Newcastle University of over £5.9M. He is currently leading the test and dismantling workstream for the Faraday Institution's flagship Recycling of Lithium-Ion Batteries (ReLiB) project and has also led battery testing and characterization workstreams in projects with the FP7 & the APC.

Matthew has been working in the renewable energy and clean tech sector since 2000 when he joined energy consultancy TNEI as Managing Director leading the direction and delivery of strategic UK consultancy programmes.
In 2009, Matthew established Future Transport Systems. The company specialised in electric vehicle related consultancy and R&D, ultimately delivering several major EV trials, charging infrastructure roll outs, V2G trials and strategies for major industry players.
Connected Energy was born out of the insight and knowledge gained in the EV industry and the challenges facing OEMs around electric vehicle batteries. The company commercialised R&D into stationary energy storage systems for business applications. Since then, Matthew has focussed on developing a business that joins the worlds of energy storage, electric vehicles and the circular economy, leading a team working on unique and world leading technologies and business models. Connected Energy’s E-STOR systems are now in operation across the UK and in Europe.
In recognition of the potential Connected Energy has to capitalise on new markets, Matthew secured a £15m round of investment in 2022 from five new major investors: Caterpillar Venture Capital Inc., the Hinduja Group, Mercuria, OurCrowd and Volvo Energy. The investment is enabling Connected Energy to scale-up its operations and move into utility scale project development.

Dr Pascal Stiefenhofer is a mathematician and economist. He joined the Newcastle Business School from the University of Exeter, where he was Deputy Director of Education. Pascal received a PhD in Mathematics (Dynamical Systems Theory, EPSRC Scholarship) and a PhD in Economics (Applications of Differential Topology/Geometry to General Equilibrium Theory, ESRC Scholarship). He previously worked at the University College London (Department of Statistical Sciences) and the University of York (Department of Economics and Related Studies). His current research includes artificial intelligence and machine learning in the context of social science data, applied econometrics, economic theory, and dynamical systems theory and its applications. He supervises PhD students in these areas.

Mr. Saurabh Bhandarkavathe is leading the development of the battery recycling pilot plant in Plymouth, UK. He has extensive experience in pilot manufacturing and chemical leaching. Mr. Saurabh holds an MSc in Advanced Process Engineering and a bachelor’s degree in Instrumentation and Control Engineering.

Dr. Eva Hiew is the CEO and co-founder of Li-VEco. Passionate in driving sustainable solutions for industry problem statements, she is spearheading the startup that is dedicated to bringing disruptive green technologies to the lithium-ion battery (LIB) recycling industry.

With her journey beginning in the realm of chemistry and materials science, her focus on translational biomaterials research laid the groundwork for her commitment to innovation and environmental consciousness. Having held a prior leadership role in an academic spinoff company, she gained deeper insights into startup dynamics and the strategic acumen necessary for navigating the business landscape.

Now, together with a team of seasoned industry players and scientific experts in the space of LIB recycling, she aims to lead the charge in redefining the future of this space and looks forward to forging connections and collaborations with like-minded individuals to contribute to a greener future.

Ms Shannon Davies is a PhD Researcher at the Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Electric Propulsion, sponsored by TES. Her project focuses on the life cycle assessment and material flow analysis of spent lithium-ion batteries to address the growing influx of batteries entering the market. The research aims to develop techno-economic scenarios to trace the origins of raw materials, determine the recoverable materials by various companies and processes worldwide, and identify the optimal locations for recycling facilities.

Talk Title: Sustainable Battery Lifecycle Solutions

Dr Wojciech Mrozik is a Faraday Institution Senior Research Fellow at Newcastle University. He is an expert in the risk assessment and identification of hazards associated with electrochemical storage systems (mainly lithium-ion batteries). Wojciech also have 20+ years in environmental impact assessment and identification of emerging pollutants.
Prior to joining Newcastle University was an Associate Professor at the Medical University of Gdansk, Poland. Currently, Wojciech is a vital member of the “SafeBatt: Science of Battery Safety” project funded by Faraday Institution, and other industrial projects in which he is responsible for large-scale (module, pack BESS) safety/ abuse testing of Lithium-ion Batteries. He is also engaged in training and educating firefighters and other first responders, stakeholders, and trade associations. He is a member of several BSI committees and working groups. Currently working on developing a national battery safety lab to be located in the North East, UK.

An experienced researcher in the area of industrial ecology with over 10 years of experience, Dr Mohammad Rajaeifar focuses on the sustainability assessment of various production systems. Mohammad's main area of expertise encompasses life cycle assessment and cost for a wide range of production and service systems, including agricultural production, biofuels, waste management, and, most importantly, transportation. With a background in industrial ecology, Mohammad is an expert in LCI data collection and the analysis of environmental impacts associated with complex industrial systems and emerging technologies.