- Environmental scientist, greentech engineering innovator and between-silo-gap-hunter.
- I do startup development, product development, research, lecturing and consultancy.
- My fields are hydrogen, decarbonisation, solar, photonics, energy networks, and clean water.
- Hydrogen, Renewables, Decarbonisation, Greentech Innovation.
- Heat & Power Networks, Sociotechnical Systems, Energy Policy.
- Low Carbon Clean Water, Water Quality & Monitoring Technology.
Research Projects
| Title | Description | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Feasibility study on low-cost photonic methods to boost grid capacity | grant | 11/2017 - 08/2018 |
| Increasing transmission network capacity through spectrally selective coatings | grant | 11/2019 - 06/2021 |
| Prototyping of Solartwin, freeze-tolerant solar water heating | grant | 03/1998 - 10/1999 |
| Pathogen safety testing by WHO of JAMEBI solar thermal water pasteuriser | grant | 06/2013 - 07/2015 |
Publications
| Year | Publication | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Dyeing waters: Does indiscriminate dye use threaten aquatic ecosystems?, Science of the Total Environment. [DOI] Ross N. Cuthbert;Tatenda Dalu;Amanda Callaghan;Ellen J. Dolan;Barry Johnston |
Peer Reviewed Journal |
| 2007 | Experiences with development of Solartwin system, International Energy Agency - Solar Heating and Cooling Programme - Task Group 39 - Polymeric Materials in Solar Thermal Applications. Barry Johnston |
Other Publication |
| 1993 | Flying industry's green standard, New Scientist. Barry Johnston |
Other Publication |
Committees
| Name | Description | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Wales Innovation Network - net Zero Decarbonisation Skills Mapping Group - Chair | Mapping Wales' Research skills in decarbonisation for the purposes of building strong funding bids. | 04/2025 |
Patents & Licensing Agreements
| Title |
|---|
| Fluid treatment system and method - GB2558537A; GB2558537B; WO2018091914A1: AU2017362010A1; EP3541753A1; |
| Overhead conductor with self-cleaning coating - EP3850644A1 |
Employment
| Employer | Position | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| Wrexham University | Researcher & Lecturer: Hydrogen & Low-carbon | 01/2023 |
Education
| Institution | Qualification | From/To |
|---|---|---|
| University of Liverpool | MSc Environmental Biology | 01/1991 - 01/1996 |
| University of Manchester | PhD in Power Networks | 01/09/2015 |
| University of Wolverhampton | Postgrade Certificate in Education (Further Education Science) | 01/1985 - 01/1986 |
| University of Bristol | BSc, Joint Honours | 01/1976 - 01/1979 |
Languages
| Language | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portuguese | Elementary Proficiency | No Proficiency | Elementary Proficiency |
| Welsh | Elementary Proficiency | No Proficiency | No Proficiency |
| Danish | Elementary Proficiency | Elementary Proficiency | Elementary Proficiency |
| English | Native / Bilingual Proficiency | Native / Bilingual Proficiency | Native / Bilingual Proficiency |
| Spanish; Castilian | Elementary Proficiency | Elementary Proficiency | Limited Working Proficiency |
| French | Limited Working Proficiency | Limited Working Proficiency | Limited Working Proficiency |
| Malay | No Proficiency | No Proficiency | Elementary Proficiency |
Other Professional Activities
| Title | Description |
|---|---|
| Solar Thermal Innovation Expert International Energy Agency Paris Île-de-France FR Solar Heating & Cooling Programme - Task 39 - Polymers |
06/2007 - 06/2009 |
| Solar Trade Association Board Member (Company Director) | 04/2012 - 07/2013 |
- Hydrogen, Renewables, Decarbonisation, Energy Networks, Greentech.
- Research Methods, Innovation, Intellectual Property, Startups.
- Learning Theory, Active Learning, Inclusive Learning, STEM.
Programs/ Modules Coordinated
| Title | Subject |
|---|---|
| Energy reduction & sustainability | ENG7B8 |
| Solar, biomass, & energy storage engineering | ENG5B3 |
| Climate Change, Consequences, Solutions & Policies | ENG788 |
| Low Carbon Energy Systems | ENG50D |
| Introduction to Climate Change | ENG4AV |