Professor Malcolm Joyce

Distinguished Professor & Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award Holder, Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise)

Research Interests

Professor Malcolm Joyce is Distinguished Professor of Nuclear Engineering at Lancaster, where he also serves as Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise). In this executive role, he is responsible for advancing Lancaster’s research environment, culture, and global reputation for excellence.

Professor Joyce is recognised internationally for his contributions to nuclear science and engineering. His research is focused on the development of advanced measurement techniques and radiation detection systems. His investigations contribute to improving the safety, efficiency, and sustainability of nuclear energy systems, with applications in both civil and defence contexts.

Professor Joyce has led numerous research projects funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) and other major UK and international bodies. His research integrates experimental science with innovation in analytical and computational methods for radiation and energy systems.

Leadership and Impact

As Interim Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research and Enterprise), Professor Joyce plays a key role in shaping Lancaster University’s strategic research agenda. He leads initiatives to strengthen cross-disciplinary collaboration, enhance research culture, and support the translation of academic innovation into societal and industrial impact.

His leadership extends beyond the University, contributing to national policy and professional dialogues on nuclear energy and scientific innovation. In particular, his research influenced nuclear materials measurement policy at the International Atomic Energy Agency and decommissioning strategy in the UK.

Recognition and Awards

  • Royal Society Wolfson Research Merit Award, recognising outstanding contributions to nuclear science, 2016-2021
  • Institution of Civil Engineers, Watt medal, 2014
  • International recognition for advancing measurement science in radiation detection
  • Author on > 350 peer-reviewed articles
  • Author of the text 'Nuclear Engineering' (Butterworth-Heinemann).

Malcolm welcomes proposals for PhD study in the areas of radiation detection and measurement, and isotopic monitoring techniques relating to the environmental assessment of radiological consequences. Funded opportunities open currently are described here: https://www.lancaster.ac.uk/engineering/study/phd/phd-opportunities/#accelerator-mass-spectrometry-studies-of-trace-radioactivity-in-industrial-effluents-343451-2.

Agenda: UK - Japan Meeting and Workshop 2023/24
Participation in workshop, seminar, course

Patrick Collins-Price

Patrick Collins-Price

Experimental Officer, PhD student, Associate Lecturer

A071b, A - Floor, Science and Technology
  • AIRS-NFM
  • Doctorate Centre in Nuclear Engineering
  • Energy Lancaster
  • Energy Lancaster Nuclear
  • Nuclear
  • Space Weather