Andy Clare
About Andy Clare
Andy Clare serves as the Characterisation Team Manager at Ceres Power, where he has worked since 2020. He specializes in gas phase catalysis development and fuel cell operation, with a strong background in synthesis gas clean-up and purification.
Work at Ceres
Andy Clare has been serving as the Characterisation Team Manager at Ceres Power since 2020. In this role, he oversees the characterisation of fuel cells, focusing on gas phase catalysis development and the operation of PEM and SOFC fuel cells. His responsibilities include conducting synthesis gas clean-up and purification, as well as engaging in process control and comprehensive data analysis. Prior to his current position, he worked at Ceres Power as a Senior Scientist from 2013 to 2020, where he contributed to various projects related to fuel cell technology.
Education and Expertise
Andy Clare earned his Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree from the University of Nottingham, where he studied from 2003 to 2006. His educational background provides a foundation for his expertise in gas phase catalysis development. He possesses specialized skills in prototype catalyst formulation, manufacture, and characterisation, along with experience in propane, methane, and ammonia fuel reforming. His academic training supports his practical laboratory and field-trial background.
Background
Before joining Ceres Power, Andy Clare held several positions in the energy sector. He worked as a Fuel Cell Chemist at Voller Energy Group Plc from 2007 to 2008, and then as a Research Scientist in Low Carbon Technologies at Johnson Matthey from 2009 to 2011. Following this, he served as a Test Development Engineer at Diverse Energy from 2011 to 2012. His diverse experience across these roles has contributed to his comprehensive understanding of fuel cell technologies and catalysis.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Andy Clare has developed a strong skill set in risk and failure analysis, utilizing DFMEA techniques. He has a practical laboratory and field-trial background, which is complemented by his thorough data analysis and familiarity with a wide range of analytical techniques. His contributions to the field of fuel cell technology and catalysis have been significant, particularly in the areas of synthesis gas clean-up and purification.