Wan Yeung has been awarded a Royal Commission fellowship to transform his research in seawater electrolysis for green hydrogen production into industrial impact. His research into offshore green hydrogen production using seawater electrolysis could avoid the high costs and environmental hazards associated with traditional methods, making production affordable and scalable. Increasing production of green hydrogen could help achieve global decarbonisation goals and support transitioning away from fossil fuels.In partnership with Aqualution and their specialised technology, this project seeks to enhance the sustainability and accessibility of hydrogen production, overcoming global scalability barriers. Wan’s work will help formulate strategies to optimise the technology, economics, environment, and safety aspects for various development sites, paving the way for feasible green hydrogen operations in regions with scarce water and limited traditional energy resources. Wan Yeung I’m overjoyed and honoured to have been awarded an Industrial Fellowship. With the Commission’s support, I’m excited to advance the UK’s transition goals and advocate for making STEM more accessible, diverse, equitable, and inclusive. Wan Yeung Research Engineer He is one of twelve early-career researchers who have received an award to pursue their research in partnership with industry. Each fellow conducts their research while undertaking a PhD at a UK university, enabling them to put their projects to the test against a backdrop of real-world industrial challenges. This research investment generates innovations valued at around £2 million per year in intellectual property, driving the development of new technologies and critical scientific advances. I am delighted that Wan’s work has been recognised by the Royal Commission as turning fundamental science into real industrial impact. Wan is seeking to turn sea water into green hydrogen, a radical game changing approach, that will significantly reduce hydrogen costs and support the UK’s Net Zero ambitions. The fact that he is sponsored by a small Scottish SME, makes this recognition even more impressive. Wan is a research engineer working towards a Doctor of Engineering degree in the EPSRC Industrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE). I know that EPSRC are as delighted as I am by this award. Professor David Ingram IDCORE Director Related links Wan Yeung | EPSRC Industrial CDT in Offshore Renewable Energy (IDCORE) Royal Commission for the Exhibition 1851 Tags Sustainability This article was published on 2025-10-06