Last updated: 19 May 2025
Current Sector: Industry
Current Company: Kiwa UK
PhD Project Title: Design of Safe Hybrid Hydrogen Storage Tanks
Supervisor: Tim Mays (Chemical Engineering)
Supervisor: Andrew Burrows (Chemistry)
External Partner: EPL Composite Solutions Ltd
MRes Project 1: Hydrogen storage using hybrid solid-state/high-pressure gas systems
Supervisor(s): Tim Mays (Chemical Engineering)
Supervisor(s): Dr Andrew Burrows
MRes Project 2: Activated amides for the synthesis of metallopolymers
Supervisor(s): Dr Ruth Webster and Dr Valeska Ting
Leighton graduated from the University of Birmingham in 2013 with a MEng in Chemical Engineering with International Study. This included a year studying at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming. His final year research project involved the long term testing and performance analysis of an alkaline electrolyser for hydrogen production. His interests include watching and playing sport, rock music, and travelling.
