Join us in celebrating #WorldEngineeringDay with LSBU’s Energy Innovators
Today we are celebrating #WorldEngineeringDay by highlighting the groundbreaking work of our Engineering academics!
Meet Dr. Tariq Sajjad, Associate Professor and Head of Energy Engineering and Materials Devices at LSBU. Dr. Sajjad is leading an exciting project in partnership with the University of Oxford and the University of Exeter to support the UK’s goal of reaching net-zero emissions through seawater electrolysis.
Why is this important?
The world needs clean and renewable energy to reduce pollution and fight climate change. One of the best solutions is green hydrogen, which can be made by splitting water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable energy.
However, the process usually requires pure water, which can be expensive and hard to find—especially in remote locations. Dr. Sajjad’s project is exploring a way to produce hydrogen directly from seawater, which is an abundant and sustainable resource.
How will this research make a difference?
Dr. Sajjad and his team are working on new materials to improve the efficiency of seawater electrolysis. These materials will be:
✅ Cost-effective – making hydrogen production more affordable
✅ Eco-friendly – developed using sustainable methods
✅ Scalable – easy to produce for large-scale use
By developing these advanced materials, this project could help make green hydrogen a realistic, global energy solution.
How does this benefit you?
At LSBU, our innovative research and industry partnerships give students like you the chance to learn from experts who are shaping the future.
Find out more about our undergraduate and postgraduate study options in Engineering.