Dr. Alexei Lapkin

Professor

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Biography

Professor Alexei Lapkin works in the Department of Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology at the University of Cambridge, where he specializes in developing cleaner manufacturing processes. His research group focuses on liquid- multi-phase catalytic biochemical processes, functional materials, catalysts, and adsorbents, with a strong emphasis on designing multi-functional intensive reactors. He integrates reaction kinetics with computational fluid dynamics and life cycle assessment for optimal process modelling. Currently, his efforts are directed towards innovative digital technologies aimed at addressing sustainability challenges within chemical industries. He is actively utilizing machine learning methods and big data approaches to design reaction pathways that contribute to the circular economy, striving to develop AI methods for process improvement.

Research Interests

Experience

Research Officer

— Present

Boreskov Institute of Catalysis • Novosibirsk, Russia

Conducted research and development in chemical processes.

Lecturer-SL-Reader

— Present

University of Bath, Department of Chemical Engineering • Bath, UK

Taught and researched in the area of chemical engineering.

Professor

— Present

University of Warwick, School of Engineering • Warwick, UK

Led research and education in engineering.

Requirements for University of Cambridge

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.7
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:25
Reading
Required:25
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:25
Total
Required:110
Prerequisites
UK Bachelor's Degree with good Upper Second Class Honours or international equivalent Background in international relations, politics, law, economics, security or history is a definite asset
Application Checklist
  • Two academic references
  • Official transcripts
  • CV/Resume
  • Personal statement (approx 500 words)
  • Research proposal (1-2 pages/500 words)
  • Application fee (£50)
Specialization Notes

Standard postgraduate requirements for Department of Politics and International Studies (POLIS) and related humanities departments.