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Academic Members

Dr Paul Balcombe MEng, PhD, CEng, MIChemE, FHEA Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and Renewable Energy Specialises in developing unique technology-specific, probabilistic emissions/cost modelling of energy supply chains, particularly relating to methane emissions from natural gas, as well as hydrogen and ammonia supply chains.  +44 (0)20 7882 6279      p.balcombe@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Sir Harry Bhadeshia FRS FREng FIMMM Professor of Metallurgy I work on the theory of solid-state phase transformations with emphasis on the prediction and verification of structural development in complex metallic alloys, particularly multicomponent steels. Theory for the interaction of hydrogen with iron and its compounds. Subjects covered: physical and chemical metallurgy, steels, phase transformations, mathematical modelling, design of alloys, materials algorithms. Development of freely available teaching resources in metallurgy.  h.bhadeshia@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Edo Boek PhD Reader in Chemical Engineering Research in the group of Dr Edo Boek focuses on sustainable-energy and earth-resources engineering. Our group investigates novel technologies to help solve the Energy-Trilemma, including 1) sustainable drinking water treatment, including PFAS ("forever chemicals") remediation, water softening and GAC filtration, using Fluidised-Bed-Reactor experiments and simulation (with Waternet-Amsterdam); 2) separation and harvesting of nutritionals, bio-fuels and pharmaceuticals from cultivated micro-algae, using Photo-Bio-Reactor (PBR) / soft-matter experiments; 3) Geothermal Energy Engineering, in particular development of sustainable and HTHP-stable drilling fluids, maximising Rate of Penetration; 4) smart design of carbon electrodes for electrochemical devices, including Redox-Flow-Batteries, using pore-scale imaging, reactive multi-phase flow modelling;  +44 (0)20 7882 2964      e.boek@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Joe Briscoe MSci (Hons), PhD, FHEA, CSci, MIMMM, MInstP Reader in Energy Materials & Devices My group's research is focused on the use of thin films and nanostructured materials for renewable energy applications, including: semiconductor photocatalysts, photoelectrocatalysis (PEC) & solar fuels; photovoltaic devices; ferroelectrics for solar energy conversion; piezoelectric energy harvesting. We have a particular interest in the use of polar (ferroelectric & piezoelectric) materials and nanomaterials in these devices with expertise in solution-based synthesis of materials, material characterisation and device fabrication and testing, including flexible devices.  +44 (0)20 7882 3552      j.briscoe@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Annalisa Bruno Senior Lecturer in Material Sciences  a.bruno@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Andrew Buchan BSc MSc PhD Senior Lecturer in Engineering Science I design numerical models for predicting the behaviour and understanding the uncertainties in the operation of nuclear reactor cores and other nuclear processing facilities. In particular I develop mathematical models to accurately predict neutron and gamma transport within nuclear reactors, and couple these to thermal hydraulic codes that model coolant flows and heat transfer within a core. I am particularly interested in analysing both current nuclear reactors as well as those due to be built within the UK in the coming years, in particular the boiling water reactors. I am also heavily involved in the design of new mathematical models that predict the progression/state of a nuclear reactor's core in the event of severe accident scenarios.  +44 (0)20 7882 6087      a.buchan@qmul.ac.uk

Prof James Busfield FREng, MA, PhD, CEng, FIMMM, FHEA Professor of Materials Examining the physical behaviour by experiment and modelling techniques of soft matter such as elastomers and rubber materials. Properties of interest include abrasion, friction, fracture, creep, fatigue, viscoelastic behaviour, modulus enhancement, self healing, recycling, ageing and composite filler reinforcement. Developing smart soft materials that can sense their environment and soft actuating materials that can change shape in response to a physical stimulus.  +44 (0)20 7882 8866      j.busfield@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Andy Bushby BSc(Eng), PhD, FIMMM, FRMS, MInstPhys Professor of Materials Science Understanding how materials are stronger when at small size scales: This behaviour is being commercialised in the spin-out company 'Ultima Forma' in advanced engineering applications such as the protection of composites from harsh environments such as heat and erosion damage, and containment of hydrogen for clean energy and zero carbon transport. Materials characterisation: such as micromechanical testing and 3D electron microscopy.  a.j.bushby@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Keith Butler BA, PhD, MIOP Senior Lecturer in Green Energy My interests lie in developing machine learning approaches for materials chemistry. I am Senior Lecturer in Green Energy, and I use materials informatics, machine learning and atomistic simulations to discover and optimise new materials for energy conversion and storage. I have more than 10 years experience using and developing computational tools for accelerated and advanced analysis of experiments and materials discovery. I have published more than 100 peer-reviewed manuscripts and a book on machine learning in materials science.  k.butler@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Maria Crespo-Ribadeneyra PhD, MSc, MEng, MRSC, MMRS Lecturer in Green Energy The overarching aim of my research is to make the manufacture of energy materials sustainable; from using renewable feedstocks to introducing compliance and self-regenerating properties to the materials and architectures to enhance their lifespan. My vision encompasses a material-agnostic, multi-length scale redesign (material, cell and device) to enable long-lasting battery components for the transition to a net-zero energy economy.  +44 (0)20 7882 3119      m.ribadeneyra@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Colin Crick PhD Senior Lecturer in Materials Science Research group leader in the development of Novel Functional Materials, focusing on the engineering of surface chemistry and morphology for targeted applications. This includes; water repellent materials, water purification, anti-biofouling and self-cleaning surfaces. Expertise encompasses a wide range of materials and coatings synthesis methodologies, advanced characterisation techniques, and performance benchmarking. Dr Crick works closely with a range of commercial and academic partners to target real-world impact.  020 7882 6886      c.crick@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Patrick Cullen MChem, PhD, FHEA Lecturer in Renewable Energy My expertise is in synthesising scalably made nanomaterials and embedding them into energy devices for increased performance. These include devices such as Li-ion batteries, Na-ion batteries and hydrogen fuel cells. I also develop novel operando techniques for probe the materials in energy devices as they work. My work takes place in the lab at Queen Mary or at neutron or synchrotron X-ray sources such as ISIS and Diamond.  +44(0)20 7882 6596      p.cullen@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Oliver Fenwick MA MSci PhD FHEA MIMMM MIOP Senior Lecturer in Materials Science Developing materials for electronic devices such as LEDs, transistors and thermoelectric generators. The materials include organic semiconductors, carbon materials and halide perovskites, as well as self-assembled monolayers for the control of interfaces in devices. I have a particular interest in controlling nanoscale morphology and self-assembly to tune functional properties.  +44 (0)20 7882 3150      o.fenwick@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Salvatore Grasso PhD, MSc, FHEA, MIMMM Senior Lecturer in Ceramics His current research is around the use of intense Electric (voltages up to 10kV and current up to 0.6 MA) and Magnetic fields (15 Tesla) to develop novel processing techniques to design unprecedented materials properties. Multi fields assisted processing is a key component of his current research vision. The focus is on ceramic materials, including textured ceramics, battery materials, thermoelectrics and transparent oxides. Low energy processing and sustainability are key aspects of his research vision. He is currently Editor of the European Ceramic Society, Associate Editor of both the American ceramic society and International Journal of Applied Ceramic Technology. Keywords: Functional ceramics for energy: Fuel cells and solid state batteries Sustainable manufacturing: Ultra-fast high temperature sintering and Cold sintering Advanced material processing: Strong magnetic field alignment, Field Assisted Processing, Thermal shock synthesis  +44 (0)20 7882 2773      s.grasso@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Sir Colin Humphreys CBE, FREng, FRS, BSc, MA, PhD, Hon DSc, FIMMM, FInstP, FCGI, Hon FRMS Professor of Materials Science Graphene and graphene electronic devices, from basic science through to manufacturable graphene devices. Advanced electron microscopy. Gallium nitride materials and devices, for example LEDs.  +44 (0)20 7882 3450      c.humphreys@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Ahmed Ismail BSc, MSc, PhD, FHEA Lecturer in Fluid Dynamics My work focuses mainly on multiphase flow in micro-scale. This includes capillary jets, microdroplets and also electrohydrodynamics. The main objective of my research is to understand the physics in such small scale and then use this knowledge to develop different technologies . I use experimental tools such as high speed imaging, theoretical approaches such as dimensionless analysis and development of scaling laws, and numerical methods to tackle challenges that arise from industry in areas such as 2D printing, additive manufacturing and micro-encapsulation. Keywords: Electrospray, Direct Printing, Microfluidics, Drops & Bubbles, Microencapsulation, Capillary jet.  +44 (0)20 7882 6272      a.ismail@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Xi Jiang PhD, CEng, FIMechE, AFIChemE Professor of Mechanical Engineering The expertise of Prof Jiang is primarily in Energy/Environmental Engineering Applications, using Advanced Modelling/Simulation. The Applications include: Cleaner combustion utilisation of alternative and sustainable fuels: Combustion under extreme conditions (supercritical, ultra-lean etc.); Geological carbon storage; offshore carbon storage; Internal combustion engines and gas turbine combustors; Thermal management of batteries and computers/servers; Waste utilisation and management. The Advanced Modelling/Simulation techniques include: Big data analytics for energy utilisation applications; â??Digital Twinâ? for marine engine decarbonisation / digitalisation; High-performance computing (HPC) for thermofluid applications; Large-eddy simulation / direct numerical simulation for fluid flow, heat transfer and combustion; Machine learning (with applications to fuel property and combustion emission predictions); Molecular dynamics simulation; (Multi-scale) modelling of flow in porous media; (Simplified) engineering modelling approach: 1D modelling of heat transfer applications.  +44 (0)20 7882 5009      xi.jiang@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Ana Jorge Sobrido PhD, MIMMM, FHEA Reader in Sustainable Energy Materials Ana's research focuses on the development of new electroactive materials for energy conversion and storage devices. Her group's expertise ranges from the synthesis of new compounds through multiple synthesis approaches to electrode ink formulation strategies and assembly and testing into real electrochemical devices.  +44(0)20 7882 6782      a.sobrido@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Nader Karimi BSc, MSc, PhD, FHEA Reader in Mechanical Engineering My research is in the general area of thermofluids with an emphasis on Sustainable Energy and Fuels. This broadly includes investigations on climate-neutral fuels and thermal management of energy storage systems. Examples of the former involve a series of ongoing works on production and utilisation of hydrogen, biosyngas, ammonia and other e-fuels. The latter includes projects on thermal management of batteries and electrolysers with the aim of improving their performance. I also work on the optimisation of hybridised energy systems. Members of my research group conduct computational modelling (including data-driven approaches) and experimental studies at both fundamental and applied levels.  n.karimi@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Zhe Li MPhys, PhD Senior Lecturer The research of my group is focused on the development of high performnce, high stabiltiy and environmental friendly solution processed semiconductors and devices for photovoltaic applications and beyond. We have a particular interest in understanding the materials structure-function-stability-exotoxicity relationships of solution processed organic, perovskite and quantum dot semiconductors and utilise such relationship to develop sustainable solar cells and other types of optoelectronic devices.  020 7882 6887      zhe.li@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Xuekun Lu BSc, PhD, AFHEA Lecturer in Green Energy My research group focuses on (1) revealing the interplay between 3D microstructure and the performance/failure mechanisms of the electrochemical energy devices (e.g., lithium-ion batteries, fuel cells etc) across multiple spatial and temporal domains using correlative (in operando) characterisation techniques; (2) multiscale multiphysics modelling (continuum and 3D microstructure-resolved) of the mass transport and electrochemical performance at the electrode, device and system level; (3) developing scalable and sustainable engineering solutions to fabricate advanced electrodes with tunable microstructure to unlock the full potential of the energy, power density and cycle life of next-generation lithium-ion batteries.  xuekun.lu@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Tom Macdonald BTech, BSc (Hons), PhD Lecturer in Materials Science Synthesis and characterization of nanomaterials for application in photovoltaics.  t.j.macdonald@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Dimitrios Papageorgiou MSc, PhD, MIMMM Lecturer in Materials Science My research interests lie in all aspects of the relationships between structure and multifunctional properties of polymers and composites. My work also explores the application of strain on nanomaterials and nanocomposites for the understanding of their deformation mechanisms, their intrinsic mechanical properties and their phase changes under strain. By incorporating concepts of materials science, physics, chemistry and biology, my research targets several technologies that will impact our society in the future such as high-performance nanocomposites, bio-based polymers and composites, energy generation and storage, sensitive sensors and actuators.  +44 (0)20 7882 6885      d.papageorgiou@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Nicola Pugno MSc PhD Professor of Materials Science Classical Mechanics and Nanomechanics, Bio-inspired and Nano Materials; Fracture, Solid and Structural Mechanics, Tribology and Nanotribology, MEMS and NEMS, Super-tough and Super-strong Materials, e.g. Graphene and Carbon Nanotubes, Lotus Effect, Gecko Effect, Spider Silk and Web, Spiderman Suits and Space Elevator Cables, etc.  +44 (0)20 7882 6310      n.pugno@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Michael Reece BSc, PhD, PGCE, MIMMM, FECerS Professor of Functional Ceramics Processing and electromechanical properties of functional materials, including ferroelectrics, thermoelectrics and high entropy ceramics  m.j.reece@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Hasan Shaheed PhD (Sheffield), PGCAP (London), SFHEA, MIEEE, CEng, MIET, NTF Reader in Robotics & Renewable Energy (a) Systems/Applications: Aerial Robotics, Solarcopter, Hybrid Renewable Energy Systems, Osmotic Power, Blue Energy, Medical Robotics including Miniature Robots for Extreme Environment, Endoscopic Capsule Robots, Leader-follower Robots, Medical / Surgical devices, Prosthetics, Water Desalination and Cancer. (b) Approaches: System Design, Modelling, Identification, Control, Optimisation, Artificial Intelligence (Deep Learning Neural Networks, Fuzzy Logic), Machine Learning (Whale Optimisation, Grey Wolf Optimisation, Ant Colony etc.) Biomedical Signal Processing, Bioinformatics and Computational Biology with application to Cancer Prognosis and Classification.  +44 (0)20 7882 3319      m.h.shaheed@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Radomir Slavchov BSc, MSc, PhD Lecturer in Chemical Engineering (i) Adsorption of surfactants and electrolytes; (ii) capillary shapes, capillary flows, wetting, biomechanics; (iii) theory of surface electric phenomena; (iv) chemical physics of mixtures, quadrupolar solvents, fuel chemistry; (v) combustion engines.  +44 (0)20 7882 8938      r.slavchov@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Stoyan Smoukov Professor of Chemical Engineering My interests and expertise are in growing material robotics - programming matter as inspired by nature, to produce microscopic micro-robots that are both multifunctional and autonomous. We are developing sustainable manufacturing methods for bottom-up assembly from molecules, using phase transitions in confined geometries, the artificial morphogenesis process we have discovered for producing regular geometric shapes. Our work spans experiments in colloids and interfaces, molecular dynamics simulation of phase transitions, drug delivery platforms, as well as studying the fundamentals of the origin of life.  +44 (0)20 7882 5305      s.smoukov@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Elizabeth Tanner OBE, FREng, FRSE, PhD (Hon Caus), MA, DPhil, FIMMM, FIMechE, FIPEM, CEng, CSci Bonfield Professor of Biomedical Materials My research interests are in the development, testing and use of biomaterials for bone and joint replacement. In particular composites of bioactive ceramics and polymers which can encourage bone ongrowth yet have sufficient mechanical properties to be used for load bearing applications. These are based on either non-degradable or degradable artificial or natural polymers depending on application. In parallel I have interests in the mechanical properties of bone and the effects of pathology on these properties.  +44 (0)20 7882 6785      k.e.tanner@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Roberto Volpe PhD Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering I design pyrolysis and gasification experiments to study the fundamental aspects of biomass thermal decomposition. My expertise ranges from the investigation of the pathways to thermo-chemical breakdown of solid biofuels to the synthesis of gaseous/liquid energy vectors and renewable carbon materials for catalysis and environmental applications such as water or soil remediation.  +44 (0)20 7882 7748      r.volpe@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Sulafudin Vukusic BSc, MSc, PhD, PGCE Senior Lecturer in Materials Chemistry Engineering and Materials Education, Chemical Education  +44 (0)20 7882 2963      s.vukusic@qmul.ac.uk

Prof Huasheng Wang BEng MSc PhD FHEA MInstR Professor of Thermofluids Engineering My research interests are in the areas of enhanced heat transfer, Condensation, Boiling, Phase change, Measurement method, Multi-scale simulation, Refrigeration, Air conditioning, Sustainable thermal energy systems and Intelligent buildings.  +44 (0)20 7882 7921      h.s.wang@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Haixue Yan PhD, PGCAP, MACS, CEng, FIMMM and FRSC Reader in Materials Science & Engineering My research aims to understand the relationships between structures and properties of functional materials including dielectrics, piezoelectric and ferroelectrics. By studying these relationships, we can design and develop materials with optimised properties for different applications.  +44 (0)20 7882 5164      h.x.yan@qmul.ac.uk

Dr Han Zhang MEng, PhD, PGCAP, MIMMM, FHEA, CEng, CSci Senior Lecturer in Materials Science Han's expertise in the field of polymers and composites range from manufacturing to characterization of advanced polymer composites and nanocomposites, especially of multifunctional composites for future lightweight structural applications. His current research focuses on the sustainable development of advanced composites, including energy efficient sustainable manufacturing, integrated health monitoring and easy repairing functionalities for extended components' life.  +44 (0)20 7882 2726      han.zhang@qmul.ac.uk

Postdoc Research Associates

Dr Gyen Ming Angel PhD, MSci Research Assistant Development of novel nanomaterials for energy storage and conversion, including hydrogen fuel cells, electrolysers, batteries and supercapacitors. Pressurised reactor systems, advanced material characterisation.  g.angel@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Patrick Cullen

Dr Stephen Burrows MEng, MSc, PhD Postdoctoral Research Assistant  07999088315      s.burrows@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Stoyan Smoukov

Mr Szymon Doszczeczko Research Assistant  szymon.doszczeczko@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Ana Jorge Sobrido

Dr Dalia Heggo Postdoctoral Research Assistant  d.heggo@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Paul Balcombe

Dr Shanshan Huo Postdoctoral Research Associate/Assistant in Multifunctional Composites  s.huo@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Han Zhang

Dr Anureet Kaur MRSC Research Assistant  anureet.kaur@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: James Busfield

Dr M. Li PHD PHD My primary research interest is focused on organic and inorganic/organic hybrid materials for application in solar cells. My main research topic is non-toxic photovoltaic materials and devices for outdoor and indoor application.  meng.li@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Zhe Li

Dr Faisal Manzoor BEng, MSc, PhD, AFHEA Experimental Technologist (KTP Associate) 3D Printing, Additive Manufacturing, Fused Deposition Modelling, Orthopedic Implants, Biomaterials, Nanotechnology, Material Science, Hydroxyapatite, Doped Hydroxyapatite, Electrospinning, Biomineralization  f.manzoor@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Radomir Slavchov

Dr Subrata Mondal Postdoctoral Research Assistant Lipid Nanoparticles, Functional Materials, Drug Delivery, Protein-Ligand Interaction, Protein Aggregation, Spectroscopy & Microscopy, Biophysics of Proteins & Peptides,  s.mondal@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Stoyan Smoukov

Miss Maria Jose Munguia-Romero Research Assistant My early stage experience as a Textile Engineer is focused on product development in the fashion industry, specifically in SEMs clothing brands, based on sustainability principles.  m.j.mungua-romero@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: James Busfield

Dr Luis Mauricio Murillo Herrera Postdoctoral Research Assistant Organic synthesis, computational chemistry, catalysis, ionic liquids and deep eutectic solvents.  l.m.murilloherrera@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Ana Jorge Sobrido

Dr Sara Naderizadeh PhD Postdoctoral Research Assistant I am currently working on BFTT, or Business of Fashion, Textiles and Technology project, funded by AHRC-UKRI. This project is a five-year industry-led project, which focusses on delivering sustainable innovation within the entire fashion and textile supply chain. There are several academic and industrial partners around UK in this project. The main project that I involved is in collaboration with Nurvv company, to develop a wearable sensing technology that enables monitoring physical gait and body health with sports, ageing, and healthcare applications.  s.naderizadeh@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: James Busfield

Dr Jorge Ontaneda BSc, PhD, MRSC Postdoctoral Research Assistant DFT simulations of solid-state materials, including but not limited to: ferroelectric materials, enantioselective heterogeneous catalysis, heteroepitaxial systems, and supported 2D materials.  j.ontaneda@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Joe Briscoe

Dr Subhajit Pal MSc, PhD, MInstP Postdoctoral Research Assistant Investigation of the physical properties of dielectric, piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials are the main topics of my research interest. In particular, the studies of ferroelectric photovoltaic, photo-ferroelectric and electrostriction phenomena in both centro and non-centrosymmetric systems. My current research focuses on synthesizing nanostructured ferroelectric thin films for the development of next-generation solar cell devices, which is an ERC-funded project. We use the AFM technique to characterize the nanostructured thin film.  subhajit.pal@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Joe Briscoe

Dr Alireza Rajabi BSc, MSc, PhD Postdoctoral Research Assistant My research is focused on searching for new technologies for producing small droplets, as they are used in many applications including printing, food production, painting, and energy conversion. We study and use affecting parameters (pressure, surface tension, viscosity and electric stresses) in order to control liquid jets and droplets in small scales, that is below one millimeter down to sub-micrometer.  a.rajabi@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Ahmed Ismail

Dr Jose Francisco Serrano Claumarchirant Postdoctoral Research Assistant Synthesis of conductive polymers and development of hybrid materials for thermoelectric applications. I am particularly interested in the development of wearable thermoelectric generators.  j.f.serrano@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Oliver Fenwick

Dr Michael Thielke Postdoctoral Research Assistant My research is focussed on electrospinning of bio-based materials to produce submicron and nanosized carbon fibres for the use as electrode materials in flow batteries. I am developing novel strategies to control the fibre morphology and the chemical composition of the carbon fibres to obtain ideal materials to further improve the stability and performance of the batteries, while focusing on the development a green strategy for future applications that can be realised from fully sustainable resources.  m.thielke@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Ana Jorge Sobrido

Dr Man Zhang Research Assistant My research includes dielectric, piezoelectric and ferroelectric materials in different applications, including sensors, capacitors, photocatalysts, etc. I also carry out fundamental research on dielectric behaviour of ferroelectrics.  07594310369      ma.zhang@qmul.ac.uk  Supervisor: Haixue Yan

Professional Services

Current PhD Projects

Thesis Title	Supervisor
Optimization and control of renewable energy systems for stand-alone applications such as water desalination	Hasan Shaheed
Affect of mechanical deformation of solar cell performance	Joe Briscoe
Zirconia based ceramics for dental application	Haixue Yan
Numerical simulation and experimental investigation of heat pump for domestic heating	Huasheng Wang
Halide perovskite thermoelectric materials	Oliver Fenwick
Solution-processed nanostructured ferroelectric thin films for photoelectrochemical water splitting	Joe Briscoe
A Miniature Low-cost Assistive Robotic System for Disabled and Elderly	Hasan Shaheed
Collagen Based Electrospun Scaffolds for Bone Tissue Engineering	Elizabeth Tanner
Unravelling surface chemistry - Electrochemical 2022 SEMS AJ	Ana Jorge Sobrido
Investigation of selective electrocatalysts for CO2 reduction	Ana Jorge Sobrido
Investigating Pyroresistive Conductive Polymer Composites with Improved Thermal Stability	Han Zhang
Bifunctional Hybrid Electrocatalysts for Oxygen Evolution and Oxygen Reduction Reactions	Ana Jorge Sobrido
Lifetime predictions of Elastomers	James Busfield
Nano-engineered Smart Coatings for Multifunctional Composites	Han Zhang
Modelling and Control of a Robotic Active Capsule Endoscope	Hasan Shaheed
Cesium based perovskite material for perovskite solar cells	Joe Briscoe
Towards ferroelectric-enhanced solar energy conversion; the e?ect of ferroelectric fields on charge carrier dynamics	Joe Briscoe
Phase transitions in Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 based ferroelectrics.	Haixue Yan
Scalable aerosol-assisted chemical vapour deposition and post-treatment of hybrid perovskite photovoltaics	Joe Briscoe
Design and development of fibre-based piezoelectric energy harvesters	Joe Briscoe
Modeling and control of a robotic retractor for minimally invasive colorectal surgery	Hasan Shaheed
Advanced materials for multilayer ceramic capacitors	Haixue Yan
Development of a Prosthetic Hand	Hasan Shaheed
2022 SEMS DSTL OF	Oliver Fenwick
Interstitial Hydrides of High Entropy Alloys	Michael Reece
Tyre Degradation Performance - SRI	James Busfield
Fracture behaviour in high performance tyres	James Busfield
High Entropy Thermoelectrics	Michael Reece
N-Type Organic Materials for Thermoelectric Applications	Oliver Fenwick
Thermoelectric Metal-Organic Frameworks: Design, Synthesis and Assessment	Oliver Fenwick
Chiral nanohybrids - Photocatalysis with a spin.	Ana Jorge Sobrido
PEDOT:PSS-based hybrid systems for optimised photoelectrochemistry	Joe Briscoe
Development of a framework and data tools for the sustainabl	James Busfield
Developing Bone Secondary Microenvironments for Personalised Medicine	Elizabeth Tanner
Prosthetic Hand Control with ML/AI MMG Signal Processing	Hasan Shaheed
Filler Reinforcement of Elastomers	James Busfield
Development of ferroelectric nanocomposites for solar energy devices	Joe Briscoe
Optimisation of a Novel Polymeric Heart Valve	James Busfield
PRINTED THERMOELECTRIC GENERATORS	Oliver Fenwick
Optimisation of Tyre Wear Performance	James Busfield
Ferroelectric Polymers	Michael Reece
Analysis of charge carrier dynamics of ferroelectric nanocom	Joe Briscoe
Nanostructured Reinforcing Fillers to Enhance Physical and Mechanical Properties	James Busfield
Graphene based transparent electrodes for tuneable optical devices	James Busfield
Renewable green energy in a living environment	Xi Jiang
Fully printed thermoelectric devices.	Oliver Fenwick
Advanced Thermal Management of Batteries For EV	Huasheng Wang
Extraction of lipids from algae suspensions for biofuel applications	Edo Boek
Relaxor ferroelectrics for energy harvesting	Haixue Yan
Multifunctional composites with integrated sensing and easy repairing capabilities	Han Zhang
Development of MoS2-TiO2-based Photoanodes for Solar Redox Flow Batteries: from Vanadium to Earth Abundant Organic Redox Species	Ana Jorge Sobrido
Software defined high entropy alloys manufactured via SPS	Michael Reece
Sustainable antibacterial electrospun fabrics for masks and medical applications	Ana Jorge Sobrido
Free-standing boron, nitrogen and iron doped graphitic electrodes for dioxygen reduction reaction electrocatalysis in alkaline fuel cells	Ana Jorge Sobrido
High Entropy Dielectrics	Haixue Yan
Brazing of Ceramics and Metals	Michael Reece
Energy efficient manufacturing of multifunctional fibre reinforced composites	Han Zhang
Pb-free ferroelectrics in dielectric capacitors	Haixue Yan
Experimental and theoretical investigation of organic Rankine cycles	Huasheng Wang
Combined Molecular Dynamics and Experimental Study of Soot Formation during Biomass Pyrolysis	Xi Jiang
Frictional Properties of Elastomer Seals.	James Busfield
Intelligent Miniature Aerial Vehicles for Disaster Sensing and Monitoring in Extreme Environment	Hasan Shaheed
Printed thermoelectric generators	Oliver Fenwick
Molecular Dynamics Investigation on Production and Utilisation of Low-Carbon Fuels	Xi Jiang
Ferroelectric polymers	Michael Reece
Development of new photo-ferroelectric materials for photoelectrocatalysis and photovoltaics	Joe Briscoe
High performance thermoelectric materials	Han Zhang
Numerical simulation in composite-metal joint analysis	Haixue Yan
Advanced Intelligent Control for Building Management System	Huasheng Wang
Flexible hybrid energy harvesters based on ZnO nanogenerator and perovskite solar cells	Joe Briscoe

Past PhD Projects

Thesis Title	Supervisor	Year
Investigations on Marangoni Condensation of Binary Mixtures	Huasheng Wang	2018
SmartNanoHeat - Self-regulating heating compounds	Emiliano Bilotti, James Busfield	2017
Design modelling and control of a miniature robotic system for surgical applications	M Hasan Shaheed, Ranjan Vepa	2017
Model Predictive Controller design for an Efficient Hybrid Energy Wind/Solar/FC/BS Power System.	M Hasan Shaheed, Hua Sheng Wang	2017
The Investigation of the Fine Scale 3D Characteristics of Sediments Employing Focused Ion Beam Scanning Electron Microscopy (FIB-SEM)	Andy Bushby	2017
Effect of Electric Current on Ceramic Processing	Mike Reece	2017
The role of high frequency loading in the treatment of tendinopathy	Haixue Yan, Asa Barber	2017
Predicting tyre compound wear.	James Busfield, Emiliano Bilotti	2017
Electric Breakdown of Dielectric Elastomer Actuator Materials	Federico Carpi, James Busfield	2017
Fatigue life prediction in aircraft tyres	James Busfield	2017
Development of materials and applications for electroactive composites	James Busfield, Federico Carpi	2017
Synthesis and Thermoelectric Properties of Layered Compound BiCuSO	Mike Reece, Haixue Yan	2016
Biomimetic Layered Nanocomposites with Tunable Dynamical Mechanical Properties: Synthesis, Imaging and Characterisation	Himadri Gupta, Nicola Pugno	2016
Grain Size Effect in Lead-Free Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3-based Materials: Exploring The Ferroelectric Behavior	Haixue Yan, Mike Reece	2016
Processing and switching mechanism of ferroelectric copolymer P(VDF/TrFE)	Mike Reece, Ton Peijs	2016
Deformation in small dimensions studied by thin wires in torsion	Andy Bushby, David Dunstan	2016
Modelling, optimisation and control of osmotic energy extraction from natural salinity gradients using pressure retarded osmosis	M Hasan Shaheed, Theodosios Alexander	2016
Room Temperature Single Phase Multiferroics	Haixue Yan, Mike Reece	2016
Experimental and numerical study on heat transfer and pressure drop during mPCM slurry flow in microchannels	Hua Sheng Wang, Steve Dunn	2016
The Strain Dependent Dielectric Behaviour of Carbon Black Filled Natural Rubber	James Busfield, Emiliano Bilotti	2016
Buoyancy-Driven Two-Phase Flows of Liquid Metal contributing to the Generation of Electricity from a Fusion Reactor by Magnetohydrodynamic Energy Conversion	Chris Lawn, Hua Sheng Wang	2016
Piezoelectric zincoxide nanostructures for energy harvesting	Steve Dunn, Haixue Yan	2015
Modelling Condensation on Banks of Plain Tubes	Adrian Briggs, Huasheng Wang	2015
High Temperature Piezoelectric eramics	Mike Reece, Haixue Yan	2015
Electric Field Assisted Chemical Vapour Deposition Processes on Titanium Dioxide Thin Films for Photocatalysis	Russell Binions, Mike Reece	2015
Graphene Reinforced Nano-Composites	Mike Reece	2015
Modelling and Interactional Control of a Multi-fingered Robotic Hand for Grasping and Manipulation	M Hasan Shaheed, Henri Huijberts	2015
Enhancement of N-Type Semiconductor Photovoltaics with Multiferroics	Steve Dunn, Mike Reece	2015
Low Velocity Edge Impact on Composite Laminates: Damage Tolerance and Numerical Simulations	Mike Reece	2015
The development of a novel nanostructured silica filler for high friction and low rolling resistance rubber applications.	James Busfield	2015
Numerical and experimental investigation of room temperature magnetic refrigerators/heat pumps	Hua Sheng Wang, Adrian Briggs	2014
Applications of Artificial Neural Networks (ANNs) in exploring materials property-property correlations	Mike Reece	2014
Low Velocity Edge Impact on Composite Laminates: Damage Tolerance and Numerical Simulations	Mike Reece, Felicity Guild	2014
The behaviour of hollow sphere filled rubber materials under strain	James Busfield	2014
Failure of Rubber Components under Fatigue	James Busfield	2014
MPhil: Effect of Temperature in Cathodic Electrodepostion of Anatase TiO2 Films on Conductive Glass	Mike Reece	2014
Effect of Doping and Defect Structures on Thermo Physical Properties of Thermoelectric Materials	Mike Reece, Haixue Yan	2014
The Effect of CNTs on the Sintering Behaviour and Properties of Structural Ceramic Composites	Mike Reece	2013
Tearing of rubber	James Busfield	2013
Marangoni condensation of steam-ethanol mixtures on horizontal smooth, low finned tubes and bank of tubes.	Hua Sheng Wang	2013
Natural Rubber/Organoclay Nanocomposites	James Busfield	2012
The Impact and Deformation of Press-Fit Metal Acetablular Components	Julia Shelton, James Busfield	2012
Perovskite-Like Layered Structure A2B2O7 Ferroelectrics and Solid Solutions	Mike Reece	2012
Perovskite-like Layered Structure A2B2O7 Ferrlelectrics with Super-High Curie Points	Mike Reece	2011
Optimisation of interfacial bond strength of glass fibre endodontic post systems (MPhil)	Andy Bushby	2011
Nanoindentation as a Method to Interrogate the Mechanical properties of Polymer Coatings	Andy Bushby	2011
Multiscale Quantitative Imaging of Human Femoral Heads using X-ray Microtomography	Andy Bushby	2011
Mechanical and Chemical Modifications of High-Capacity Hydrogen Storage Materials	Xiao Guo, Mike Reece	2011
Investigtion of the Properties of Dental Cements in Minimal Invasive Restoration	Andy Bushby	2010
Investigation and Modelling of Rubber Friction	James Busfield	2010
Viscoelastic Properties of Elastomer under Complex Loading	James Busfield	2010
Techno-economic Transition towards a Hydrogen Economy	Stuart Peters, Mike Reece	2010
Domain switching dynamics in ferroelastic and ferroelastic/ferroelectric perovskites	Mike Reece	2010
Going against the Grain: the De-Maturity of the European Textile Industry	Stuart Peters, Mike Reece	2010
Model Identification and Robust Nonlinear Model Predictive Control of a Twin Rotor MIMO System	Hasan Shaheed	2009
Development of a Continuous Wire Casting Technique	Mike Reece, Xiao Guo	2009
Development of Ceramic – Carbon Nanotube (CNT) Nanocomposites	Ton Peijs, Mike Reece	2009
Nanoindentation of Polymer and Protein Films (MPhil)	Andy Bushby, Pankaj Vadgama	2009
Geometrical size effects in the plasticity of metals by micromechanical testing	Andy Bushby	2009
Micrometre-scale plasticity size effects in metals and ceramics theory and experiment	Andy Bushby	2009
Carbon Black Filler Reinforcement of Elastomers	James Busfield	2009
Processing and characterization of aligned ferroelectric PVDF-TrFE thin films	Mike Reece	2009
Valuation of nanotechnology using the international private equity and venture capital valuation guidelines and factors influencing it	John Behiri, Mike Reece	2009
An examination of innovation and disruptive technology in the medical devices and implant industry (MPhil)	Mike Reece	2009
Syntheses and characterisations of nanostructural magnesium based hydrides for hydrogen storage applications	Mike Reece, Xiao Guo	2008
Synthesis of nanostructure materials for lithium ion batteries	Mike Reece, Xiao Guo	2008
Micro-Mechanical Properties and Composite Behaviour of Bone’	Andy Bushby	2008