Prof. Dr. Bradley P. Ladewig

My research focuses on enabling a sustainable, hydrogen-powered energy future through advanced processes, systems integration, and real-world demonstrators. I work at the interface of advanced materials chemical engineering, energy systems, and policy, with a particular emphasis on green hydrogen production, storage, utilisation, and the development of hydrogen valleys as regional innovation ecosystems. A core part of my work involves bringing together universities, industry, and public authorities to accelerate the deployment of clean-energy technologies.

Scientifically, my group investigates catalytic processes, membrane and electrochemical systems, and novel materials for hydrogen production and conversion, including power-to-X pathways such as e-fuel synthesis. We combine experimental research with process modelling, techno-economic analysis, and systems-level assessments of future energy infrastructures. This multiscale approach allows us to explore how individual unit operations interact within broader regional or national energy systems.

Much of my current activity is dedicated to large-scale collaborative projects such as Luxembourg Hydrogen Valley (LuxHyVal), Hydrogen from Waste (HyWay), ValHyCon and others. Through these projects, I coordinate scenario development, upscaling strategies, and cross-border knowledge transfer to support Europe’s hydrogen transition. Ultimately, my research aims to translate scientific progress into practical solutions—helping industry decarbonise, supporting policymakers with evidence-based insights, and training the next generation of engineers who will shape the energy systems of tomorrow.