Staff

Technical Services

Dr Aramide

Dr Babatunde Aramide
BTech, Msc, PhD

Teaching Laboratory Manager
Safety Coordinator

Dr Di Federico

Dr Erica Di Federico
PhD

Analytical Laboratories Manager

Provides comprehensive technical support for the mechanical testing facilities for academic staff, postgraduate, and undergraduate students within the School to enable the achievement of teaching and research aims and objectives. This comprises supporting appropriate research projects, managing contract testing and assisting with practical classes, demonstrations and in the development of …
+44 (0)20 7882 5054
Ms Gani

Ms Abida Gani
MChem, MIMMM

Materials Engineering and Processing Technician

Responsible for the operation, upkeep and maintenance of the materials engineering and processing laboratories in the Engineering and Joseph Priestly Buildings. This includes being responsible for the laboratory infrastructure, and establishment of technical expertise on all scientific methodologies used while maintaining high standards regarding laboratory waste disposal and health and …
+44 (0)20 7882 8623
Dr Hakobyan

Dr Shoghik Hakobyan
PhD

Materials Characterisation Technician

In my current position I am responsible for the day to day running of a Materials Characterisation Laboratory, maintaining the highest standards with respect to service delivery, maintenance, upkeep, along with training students, researchers and visitors on a wide range of analytical equipment. I am acting as a guide, source …
+44 (0)20 7882 6943
Mr Iqbal

Mr Shafir Iqbal

Cell & (Human) Tissue Containment Level 2 Laboratory Technician

Provides comprehensive technical support for staff and students in the School to enable the achievement of teaching and research aims and objectives, in relation to cell culture and human tissue. To be responsible for the operation and upkeep of the biological containment level 2 laboratory areas of Cell and (Human)Tissue. …
+44 (0)20 7882 6991
Ms Ma

Ms Jun Ma
BSc, MSc, MPhil

Instrumentation Technician

Provides comprehensive technical support for staff and students in the School to enable the achievement of teaching and research aims and objectives. To be responsible for the operation and upkeep of the laboratory area of Instrumentation. Responsible for the instruction, guidance and supervision of staff and students in the use …
+44 (0)20 7882 5057
Mr Neighbour

Mr Danny Neighbour
BSc,MSc,CEng MIEE

Laboratory Technician

Provides comprehensive technical support for staff and students in the School to enable the achievement of teaching and research aims and objectives. To be responsible for the operation and upkeep of the laboratory areas of Robotics and Servo PBL. Responsible for the instruction, guidance and supervision of staff and students …
+44 (0)20 7882 5056
Mr Paice

Mr Brandon Paice

Mechanical Workshop Technician

Technical support for the Aero lab and Makerspace. I am an apprentice trained machinist. I specialize In CAD/CAM and manual manufacturing processes with a background in Designing and manufacturing for research in mechanical engineering
Mr Parr

Mr Jack Parr

Senior Mechanical Workshop Technician

Mr Pinku Ahluwalia

Mr Stefano Pinku Ahluwalia

Assistant Laboratory Technician

To provide fundamental technical assistance to enable to day to day functioning of the Schoolâ??s laboratories, primarily in the division of bioengineering. The role will carry out a range of operational tasks including equipment maintenance, replenishing stocks of consumables, chemical reagents and cryogenics, maintaining communal laboratory spaces and demonstrating …
+44 (0)20 7882 6991
Dr Rai

Dr Subash Rai
PhD

Electron Microscopy Technician

In my role, I provide electron microscopy (SEM, S/TEM, FIB) knowledge and expertise in support of the research and teaching activities, and professional service to all users of facilities. I am responsible for the day-to-day running of the lab by providing training to new and existing users in routine …
  Sahebdin

Zakariyya Sahebdin

Apprentice Mechanical Workshop Technician

Mr Storhaug

Mr Neal Storhaug

Apprentice Mechanical Workshop Technician

Mr Wayland

Mr James Wayland
BSc

Makerspace Technician

Technical support for Makerspace workshop and Aero Lab. Specializes in additive manufacturing, Computer aided design / manufacture and product fabrication (woods, metals and plastics).
+44 (0)20 7882 8701
Dr Whiteley

Dr Richard Whiteley
MEng, DPhil

XRD Characterisation Technician

Provides comprehensive technical support for staff and students in the School to enable the achievement of teaching and research aims and objectives. Responsible for the operation and upkeep of the X-Ray Diffraction Facility. Responsible for the instruction, guidance and supervision of staff and students in the use of laboratory equipment …
+44 (0)20 7882 6379
Dr Wu

Dr Dongsheng Wu
PhD

Imaging Technician
Genetic Modification Supervisor

Managing core facilities of the Bioimaging Centre. Providing instruction, supervision, health and safety guidance to staff and students in the use of Zeiss 710 Elyra PS.1, Nikon CSU-W1 SoRa, Nikon Eclipse TS100, Leica DMi8, Leica DMI4000B, Leica DMIL, Lumascope 720, Nanosight LM20, Jenapol Polarized Microscope, iBright FL1500, Imaris 9.7.2, and in performing …
+44 (0)20 7882 5051
Ms Yoon

Ms Ji Young Yoon
CMgr MCMI AFHEA IEng MIET

Technical Facilities Manager

Technical Services Lead responsible for managing the technical facilities within the School, including oversight of the effective and efficient provision of technical support for teaching, research, and commercial partnerships. Leads both short-term and long-term strategic resource planning for space, technical infrastructure, and staffing. Lead on risk management and continuity planning …
Dr Zia

Dr Qasim Zia
PhD, MRSC

Electron Microscopy Technician

Manages the SEM and FIB facilities, providing training and support to users to push the applications of these tools to improve research outcomes. Also, breadth of knowledge in other spectroscopy techniques FTIR, TGA, DSC, AAS, EDS/WDS, and UV VIS.