Specialism: Materials Chemistry
Institution: University of Birmingham
Department: Metallurgy and Materials

Professor Emma Kendrick is a leading expert in novel sustainable battery technologies, specialising in innovations across manufacturing, materials development, and end-of-life recycling. Her research focuses on reducing the environmental impact of lithium and sodium-ion batteries through greener processing methods, novel electrode architectures, and scalable recycling solutions. With a track record of translating laboratory advances into industrially relevant processes, she works closely with stakeholders across the battery value chain to enable a circular economy in energy storage.