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James Durrant joined the Department of Chemistry at the University of Oxford in 2025 to provide research leadership in the grand challenge of Sustainable Chemistry. He previously served as Director of Imperial's Centre for Processable Electronics and led the Sêr Cymru Solar Initiative at the University of Swansea. In 2017, he was elected a Fellow of the Royal Society and was appointed a Commander of the British Empire (CBE) in 2022 for his services to photochemistry and solar energy research. His research focuses on developing new chemical approaches for solar energy conversion, aiming to harness solar energy to produce electricity through photovoltaics and molecular fuels, such as hydrogen. His group undertakes fundamental studies on new materials and device concepts that aim to elucidate design principles for technological advancement. He collaborates with academic and industrial partners globally to develop innovative materials, theories, and practical devices for commercialization.
Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford • Oxford, England
Provides research leadership in the field of Sustainable Chemistry.
Imperial's Centre for Processable Electronics • London, England
Led initiatives focused on processable electronics and sustainable energy.
Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Swansea • Swansea, Wales
Oversaw research initiatives related to solar energy.
Department of Politics and International Relations - Higher Level English requirement.