A professional lecture in English by Dr. Michael Londesborough about his scientific activities.

In an age urgently searching for clean, safe and abundant energy, fusion remains one of science’s most compelling promises. Among the many candidates vying to power the future, an unexpected contender is stepping into the spotlight: the remarkable family of boron hydrides.

In this fascinating lecture, Dr Michael Londesborough explores the chemistry, physics and sheer potential of proton–boron (p–B¹¹) fusion — a reaction that offers the tantalising prospect of electricity without the long-lived radioactive waste associated with conventional nuclear technologies. What makes boron so special? How might boron hydrides function as practical fusion fuels? And what scientific challenges must still be overcome before this vision can become reality?

Drawing on cutting-edge research, historical context and a chemist’s eye for elegant molecular design, Dr Londesborough guides us through the extraordinary world of boron clusters and their role at the frontier of future energy. 

Join us for an illuminating journey into science at its boldest – where innovative chemistry meets the dream of limitless, clean power.