News
November 2006 | ||
 Liz Tanner elected in EAMBES26 November 2006The European Alliance of Medical and Biological Engineering Societies (EAMBES) held its General Assembly in Brussels on 18th November. In the General Assembly it was announced that Liz Tanner, as Secretary of the European Society for Biomaterials had been elected Chairman of the Divisions of Societies for two years until … [more] | ||
Announcement of New Research Grants17 November 2006It is recently announced that Professors Vadgama and Ray have received the following three joint research grants: 1. Fabrication and Integration of thin film organic devices on flexible substrates for displays from DTI Technology Priority Area: Electronics and Photonics: Novel Technologies for Low-Cost High Efficiency Electronics and Lighting Systems with University … [more] | ||
London Meeting for UK- China Partnership in Materials Science16 November 2006QMUL was host to a recent strategic discussion meeting on UK-China Materials Collaboration, as part of the UK-China Partners in Science initiative under the auspices of the British and Chinese Governments. Materials Science has been identified as one of the six priority areas of mutual interest and benefit to both … [more] | ||
 Taking the Strawbridge challenge13 November 2006All new undergraduate students (Foundation, 1st, Direct entry 2nd and Direct entry 3rd) have joined the 2nd year undergraduates in a fun Problem Based Learning (PBL) activity in Week 7 this semester. This PBL is championed by Dr James Busfield and assisted by Ms Jia Ma (teaching assistant). All the students … [more] | ||
London Centre for Theory and Simulation of Materials12 November 2006Materials simulations and modelling at QMUL join strength with other major London University Colleges under the newly formed Thomas Young Centre - London Centre for Theory and Simulation of Materials. The Centre will be a forum for coordinating some of the activities of the top materials modelling groups in London, … [more] | ||
 Visiting Commonwealth Fellow10 November 2006Professor Vadgama has a Visiting Commonwealth Fellow for 6 months from Aligarh Muslim University, India – her name is Professor Bilqees Bano. She is a highly respected biochemist and the Fellowship is in recognition of her work on an important set of enzyme inhibitors – the cysteine proteinases. This is a regulatory system … [more] | ||
Creativity and Change Workshop9 November 2006The Creativity and Change workshop for MSc Technology Management and MSc Project Management Students took place on the 28th and 29th October 2006 and was conducted by Dimis Michaelides. Dimis Michaelides is a consultant, trainer, business speaker and magician with substantial management expertise, who combines his unique talents and career experience … [more] | ||
October 2006 | ||
 Kroll Medal goes to Materials at Queen Mary23 October 2006The Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining has awarded the Kroll Medal and Prize to Professor J.R.G.Evans in recognition of significant contributions which have enhanced the scientific, industrial and technological understanding of materials chemistry. Professor Evans says "Independent Materials Departments have a unique research history and character. … [more] | ||
Innovation Support to SMEs20 October 2006The Centre for Clean Energy and Department of Materials provide active technical support to local SMEs on process and product innovation, design and development, with the aim to increase the “POE” ratio (product Performance to Overall Energy consumption). A recent project on a “Waste Reducing Saw for Hot Aluminium” was … [more] | ||
 Launch of SUPERGEN V - Wind Energy Technologies Consortium17 October 2006The Wind Energy Technologies Consortium led by Strachlyde and Durham universities and consists of 9 research groups, including Queen Mary University of London was officially launched on the 11th October during the BWEA28 conference in Glasgow. The consortium also has the active support of 10 industrial partners, including wind farm operators, manufacturers … [more] | ||
 Congratulations to Jawwad and Family3 October 2006Baby boy was born on 3rd. October weighed 7 pounds. Both the baby and mum are doing fine. | ||
August 2006 | ||
Two new temporary members of staff16 August 2006We have two new temporary members of staff within the department. Danielle Lucy is covering for Tara Demetriou while she is on maternity leave for the next six months. This may be extended another six months if Tara decides to stay at home. Rachel Packham who is covering for the … [more] | ||
 Farewell to Danniella and Tara11 August 2006The department says farewell to Danniella and Tara with a party in the Forrest Bar. We hope to be able to keep track of them both. Danniella will be keeping in touch via email and news of when Tara has her baby will be posted here. [more] | ||
 Successful Taster Courses and Summer Schools 20063 August 2006With the dedication and support from various people in the department, we have just completed a very successful series of Taster Courses and Summer Schools this year. All these events were attended by about 800 different students between the 12th June and 18th July 2005. These events are Materials in Medicine, Materials … [more] | ||
July 2006 | ||
 Winner of the 2006 Photo / Graphic Competition Announced27 July 2006The panel of 10 judges have convened, votes cast and we are now pleased to announce that the winner of the 2006 Department of Materials 2006 Photo / Graphic Competition is Natalie Stingelin-Stutzmann with her picture entitled "Rubrene Butterflies". Overall the competition attracted nearly 100 entries all of a very high standard. To ensure fairness … [more] | ||
SUPERGEN - UK Biofuel Cells Consortium Kick-Off Meeting12 July 2006The Centre for Clean Energy/ Department of Materials organised the UK Biofuel Cells Consortium kick-off meeting on 10-11 July. Members of the Consortium exchanged views on recent developments and discussed tasks ahead. Industrial partners also participated the meeting on the second day and highlighted there activities and views on the … [more] | ||
 Professor Liz Tanner is awarded Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering7 July 2006The department would like to congratulate Liz on her Fellowship of the Royal Academy of Engineering. Founded in 1976, the Academy was initially known as the Fellowship of Engineering. A Royal Charter was granted in 1983 and the name Royal Academy of Engineering adopted in 1992. The Academy honours the UK's most distinguished … [more] | ||
June 2006 | ||
 Materials taster activity at Trinity school12 June 2006In May 2006, the Teaching Assistant and the PG ambassador team visited Trinity school in Woodford for a 4 half day event to promote Materials Science and Engineering. This event was aimed at Year 8 students. The team demonstrated a variety of activities to over 200 students. These activities include finger printing, dental impression, … [more] | ||
April 2006 | ||
Meeting of the UK Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Consortium (UK-SHEC)14 April 2006The Centre for Clean Energy at QMUL hosted the 2006 Spring meeting of the UK Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Consortium between 10-11 April 2006. The meeting started with a keynote presentation from Prof. Jim Skea (OBE), Director of the UKERC, on UK energy research & policy, and then an overview on hydrogen energy from … [more] | ||
 Farah Gets Married9 April 2006Congratulations to Farah on her recent marriage to Umar Ahmed. The wedding was in Manchester and consisted 5 ceremonies - lasting about a week - followed by a honeymoon in the Maldives. | ||
 Khalil Gets Married2 April 2006Congratulations to Khalil-ur-Rehman Malik on his recent marriage to Firdus Zafar. Khalil having achieved his MBA with Queen Mary is now researching for his PhD and also working as a teaching assistant in the Department of Materials. [more] | ||
March 2006 | ||
 Undergraduate Industrial Visits 200616 March 2006This year February, the industrial visit has been very enjoyable for both staff and students. 1st Year students have been to short day trips to either EADS Astrium, Coca-Cola or Tilbury Power Station. They also visited the Science Museum and Natural History Museum. All these trips have been led by … [more] | ||
 An evening of fun - Materials Undergraduate Quiz16 March 200628 prizes were awarded yesterday during the Materials Undergraduate Master Mind Quiz. The prizes ranges from Departmental T-shirts to digital cameras and an Ipod Video. Both Undergraduates and staff joined in to have fun. The final round came down to a showdown between 2 friends, Ali Al-Tarehi and Isaiah Adekanmbi for the … [more] | ||
 SUPERGEN Biofuel Cells Consortium – from Waste to Energy14 March 2006The Centre for Clean Energy is pleased to receive its 2nd SUPERGEN grant, awarded by the EPSRC as part of the Biofuel Cells Consortium of £2million, in collaboration with the Universities of Oxford, Surry, Glasgow, Glamorgan and East Anglia, and several industrial partners. The consortium aims to develop high power … [more] | ||
February 2006 | ||
Ms Weina Yang - Winner of a UK/US Hydrogen Technology Scholarship27 February 2006Ms Weina Yang, a PhD student in the Centre for Clean Energy / Dept. of Materials, successfully won a UK/US Hydrogen Technology Scholarship from the EPSRC, under the UK-US collaborative agreement on hydrogen energy research. Weina is one of the five candidates in the UK to be awarded such a … [more] | ||
 £1m Nanoceramics Discovery Project22 February 2006HIGH THROUGHPUT INORGANIC NANOMATERIALS DISCOVERY £886,014 EPSRC Grant Reference: EP/D038499/1 Principal Investigator: Dr J Darr Other Investigators: Professor J Elliott, Professor J Evans, Professor ZX Guo, Dr I Rehman, Dr Xue Wang (Leeds), Dr S Yang Abstract: The current advancement of technology very much depends upon the discovery of new … [more] | ||
January 2006 | ||
 Congratulations to the ever-increasing Busfield-Paynes13 January 2006James and Rachael have had another girl - a sister for Maddie. Baby Lucie arrived on Saturday at 8:24pm - a week and a bit early - and weighed in at 7lbs 15oz. Everything went really well, Lucie is healthy and the family were home the next morning. [more] | ||
Dr Steffi Krause awarded Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship10 January 2006Dr Steffi Krause has been awarded a Marie Curie International Incoming Fellowship worth £108,395 by the Commission of the European Community. | ||
Healthy Aims for the Materials Department10 January 2006The Department of Materials is working with a new EU Framework VI Project, involving 26 partners across nine EU countries, which hopes to develop a range of medical implants to help the aging population and those with disabilities. The Healthy Aims project is funded under the IST Microsystems programme and combines … [more] | ||
RAE Latest Appointments10 January 2006Professor Paul Hogg and Professor Pankaj Vadgama have both been appointed to the Research Assessment (RAE) Panel for 2008. | ||
 Creativity and Management Change workshop10 January 2006This workshop was conducted by Mr Dimis Michaelides who travelled from Greece to work with our MBA Texman and MSc Project Management students, Mr Michaelides has extensive international experience (USA, Europe, Latin America, Africa) in marketing, Finance, General Management, chemicals, corporate banking and life insurance. As well as substantial expertise … [more] | ||