Dr Leighton Holyfield

Dr Leighton Holyfield
Alumni

Dr Leighton Holyfield

2013 Cohort
Currently
Energy Consultant Kiwa UK · UK
Last updated: 19 May 2025
After the CSCT

Career Journey

CSCT
MRes / PhD
First destination
Industry
Current
Energy Consultant Kiwa UK UK
Research

PhD Project

Design of Safe Hybrid Hydrogen Storage Tanks

Supervisors
Tim Mays (retired)Chemical Engineering
Andrew BurrowsChemistry
Industry Partner
EPL Composite Solutions Ltd
Profile

About

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.

Research

MRes Projects

MRes Project 1

Hydrogen storage using hybrid solid-state/high-pressure gas systems

Supervisor
Tim Mays (retired)Chemical Engineering
MRes Project 2

Activated amides for the synthesis of metallopolymers

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