Professor Gareth Hinds
Senior NPL Fellow and Science Area Leader in the Electrochemistry Group
Prof. Gareth Hinds is Senior NPL Fellow and Science Area Leader in the Electrochemistry Group, leading a team of scientists undertaking ground-breaking research in corrosion, electrochemical energy conversion and storage, and analytical electrochemistry.
Gareth’s primary expertise is in the development of novel in situ diagnostic techniques and standard test methods for assessment of corrosion and material degradation in energy applications. He has a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions to engineering problems with demonstrable impact on industry in a range of sectors, including oil and gas, power generation and electrochemical energy conversion and storage. Gareth is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and holds visiting professorships at UCL, the University of Strathclyde, and Harbin Institute of Technology. He is the author of over 200 publications and is currently President of the World Corrosion Organization and Vice President of the European Federation of Corrosion. Gareth’s team carries out research, testing and failure analysis and provides expert advice in these areas for a wide range of clients, primarily in the energy sector.
