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Functional Materials and Energy Devices Group (FMED)
UCL Institute for Materials Discovery
Outreach, Media & Global Engagement
At the Functional Materials and Energy Devices (FMED) group, world-leading research in clean energy and advanced materials goes hand-in-hand with public empowerment and international collaboration. We actively bridge laboratory breakthroughs with news media, youth STEM education, national science policy, and strategic university partnerships across Europe, Asia, and North America.
Public Engagement & Media Impact
Sharing our clean energy research, mentoring youth, and engaging public audiences.
MEDIA & NEWS
Featured Press & News Coverage
FMED's innovations in halide perovskites, green hydrogen, and sustainable energy devices are regularly covered across international scientific news and mainstream media platforms.
UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY
UCL Energy Society Talks
Guest lectures and interactive seminars with student sustainability groups, connecting fundamental science with student action.
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
Broadcast & Channel Interviews
Featured video interviews and public dialogues including appearances explaining clean energy transitions and solar technologies to the public.
GLOBAL YOUTH LEADERSHIP
International Olympiad Judging
Serving as an expert judge for International Student Olympiads, evaluating, encouraging, and mentoring exceptional young talent in global scientific competitions.
STEM EDUCATION
School Lectures & Student Demos
Interactive science lectures and practical demonstrations in primary and secondary schools, inspiring the next generation of scientists and engineers in clean tech.
PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS
Science Festivals & Interactive Demos
Interactive stalls and live demonstrations at science festivals, showcasing solar fuels, smart coatings, and next-generation clean energy devices.
Featured Media & Video Lectures
Watch recorded keynote lectures, media appearances, and research summaries.
Next-Generation Perovskite Photovoltaics & Clean Energy Transitions
Keynote presentation detailing FMED group's latest developments in defect engineering and high-efficiency optoelectronic devices.
Research Collaboration & Knowledge Exchange
Working closely with universities, young academies, and international partners.
Young Academies & UN Grand Challenges
Through leadership and membership in the UK Young Academy (UKYA) and Global Young Academy (GYA), FMED contributes directly to national science policy, interdisciplinary collaboration, and public scientific leadership.
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Our group's activities directly support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), focusing on Affordable and Clean Energy (SDG 7) and Climate Action (SDG 13).
UCL Global Engagement Partnerships
Supported by UCL Global Engagement Partner Funds, FMED maintains vibrant research links, joint projects, and knowledge exchange across top-tier international faculties.
China
South Korea
Japan
Europe
United States