Mathew Hampshire-Waugh

Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh has spent the last ten years working as an equity analyst at global investment bank. He resigned his role as director in 2019 to commit to writing on climate change and new energy technology full time.During a decade as an investment banker, Mathew Hampshire-Waugh has worked with the top executives of many multi-billion-dollar companies, and built relationships with many of the world's largest investment managers. Mathew's work centred on forecasting technology trends,...See more

Dr Mathew Hampshire-Waugh has spent the last ten years working as an equity analyst at global investment bank. He resigned his role as director in 2019 to commit to writing on climate change and new energy technology full time.During a decade as an investment banker, Mathew Hampshire-Waugh has worked with the top executives of many multi-billion-dollar companies, and built relationships with many of the world's largest investment managers. Mathew's work centred on forecasting technology trends, financial performance, and the intrinsic value of companies involved in markets including renewable energy, electric cars, battery technology, and biofuels. His role was to publish and pitch share price recommendations to the world's largest institutional investors, hedge funds, and private wealth managers.Prior to his career in the banking industry, Hampshire-Waugh gained his doctorate in materials chemistry from University College London, where he worked on novel coatings and nano-materials for use in energy saving glazing and solar panel design. During his doctorate Mathew registered a patent for an efficiency enhancing coating for solar modules, published numerous scientific papers, and engaged in public speaking, consultancy, and media outreach for the BBC, Teachers TV, and other outlets. See less