Academic staff
Academic Staff
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Professor Neil Alford MBE FREng
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Professor Neil Alford MBE FREng Professor of Physical Electronics and Thin Film Materials, Royce Research Area LeadSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6724
Research:
Communication Technologies
Functional Materials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Quantum TechnologiesLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.05, 2nd Floor -
Dr Stefano Angioletti-Uberti
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Dr Stefano Angioletti-Uberti Senior Lecturer in Theory and Simulation, Admissions Tutor for Postgraduate Research CoursesSend email+44 (0)20 7594 1193
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.08, First Floor -
Dr Florian Bouville
Research:
Ceramics and Glasses
Composites
Structural Materials
Synthesis and processing
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines,
LM04a, Lower Ground Floor -
Dr Andrew Cairns
Research:
Communication Technologies
Functional Materials
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Synthesis and processing
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.07, First floor -
Dr Michele Conroy
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Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.06, First Floor -
Dr Eleonora D'Elia
Affiliation
Student Office
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
G03, Ground Floor -
Dr Chun Ann Huang
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Dr Chun Ann Huang Senior Lecturer in Energy Storage Materials Deputy Course Director (MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering)Research:
Ceramics & Glasses
Composites
Energy
Environmental risk & mitigation
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Performance & Testing
Polymers
Structural Materials
Synthesis and Processing
VehiclesLocation
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B333, Ground Floor -
Dr Iain Dunlop
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.02, First Floor -
Professor Fionn Dunne FREng
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Professor Fionn Dunne FREng Professor of MicromechanicsSend email+44 (0)20 7594 2884
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Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.04, First Floor -
Professor David Dye
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Professor David Dye Professor of Metallurgy, Royal Society Industry Fellowship, Senior Tutor (Academic Progression)Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6811
Research:
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Engineering Alloys
Energy
Extreme Environments
Multiscale characterisation
Performance and Testing
Structual Materials
VehiclesLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.09, First Floor -
Professor Mike Finnis FRS
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Professor Mike Finnis FRS Professor of Materials Theory and SimulationSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6812
Research:
Ceramics & Glasses
Energy
Engineering Alloys
Extreme environments
Nanomaterials
Structural Materials
Theory and Simulation of MaterialsLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.27b, 2nd Floor -
Dr Paul Franklyn
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Dr Paul Franklyn Director of Undergraduate Studies, Departmental Digital Learning LeadLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
G.03B, Ground Floor -
Professor Baptiste Gault
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Department of Materials
Bessemer Building -
Dr Oriol Gavalda Diaz
Affiliations
Ceramics and Glasses
Composites
Extreme Environments
Multiscale characterisation
Structural Materials
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.04, First floor -
Professor Theoni Georgiou
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Professor Theoni Georgiou Professor in Polymer Chemistry, Postdoc and Fellows ChampionSend email+44 (0)20 7594 5177
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Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.05, First Floor -
Professor Finn Giuliani
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Professor Finn Giuliani Professor in Structural Ceramics Undergraduate Teaching Laboratory CoordinatorSend email+44 (0)20 7594 1249
Research:
Ceramics and Glasses
Composites
Energy
Extreme environments
Multiscale characterisation
Performance & Testing
Structural materials
Vehicles
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
LM.04C, Lower Ground Floor (Mezzanine) -
Professor Christopher Gourlay
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Professor Christopher Gourlay Professor of Physical Metallurgy, Director of Postgraduate StudiesSend email+44 (0)20 7594 8707
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Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B301D, Ground Floor -
Professor Sir Robin Grimes FREng FRS
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Professor Sir Robin Grimes FREng FRS Professor of Materials Physics BCH Steele Chair in Energy MaterialsSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6730
Research:
Ceramics and Glasses
Engineering Alloys
Energy
Environmental risk & mitigation
Extreme environments
Structural materials
Theory and Simulation of MaterialsLocation
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B301C, Ground Floor -
Dr Nima Haghdadi
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Dr Nima Haghdadi Senior Lecturer in Engineering AlloysSend email+44 (0)20 7594 7358
Affiliations
Engineering Alloys
Extreme Environments
Fabrication and additive manufacturing
Multiscale characterisation
Performance and testing
Structural materials
VehiclesLocation
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building, 301E
Ground Floor
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Dr Stephen Hanham
Affiliations
Communications Technologies
Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Quantum Technologies
Theory and Simulation of MaterialsLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines -
Professor Peter Haynes FREng
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Professor Peter Haynes FREng Professor of Theory and Simulation of Materials, Interim Vice-Provost (Education and Student Experience)Send email+44 (0)20 7594 5158
Research:
Energy
Optical & Electronic Devices
Quantum Technologies
Theory and Simulation of MaterialsLocation
Faculty Building
South Kensington Campus -
Professor Sandrine Heutz
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Professor Sandrine Heutz Professor of Functional Molecular Materials, Head of DepartmentSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6727
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Professor Andrew Horsfield
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Professor Andrew Horsfield Professor of Theory and Simulation of MaterialsSend email+44(0) 20 7594 6753
Research:
Energy
Engineering Alloys
Optical & Electronic Devices
Quantum Technologies
Structural Materials
Theory and Simulation of MaterialsLocation
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B331, Ground Floor -
Dr Sam Humphry-Baker
Affiliation
Ceramics and Glasses
Composites
Energy
Extreme Environments
Structural materials
Synthesis and processing
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Performance & TestingLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
LM.04D, Lower Ground Floor (Mezzanine) -
Professor Julian Jones
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Professor Julian Jones Professor of Biomaterials, Associate Head of Department for Research, Departmental Champion for Societal EngagementSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6749
Research:
Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Ceramics & Glasses
Composites
Environmental risk & mitigation
Nanomaterials
Polymer
Structural MaterialsLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.07, 2nd Floor -
Professor John Kilner
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Professor John Kilner Senior Research Investigator, Industry ChampionSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6745
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.14, 2nd Floor -
Professor Johannes Lischner
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Professor Johannes Lischner Professor of Theory and Simulation of Materials, Royal Society University Research Fellow, Course Director (MSc Advanced Materials Science and Engineering)Send email+44(0)20 7594 9949
Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B342, Ground Floor -
Professor Cecilia Mattevi
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Professor Cecilia Mattevi Professor of Materials Science, Royal Society University Research FellowSend email+44 (0)20 7594 0833
Research:
Composites
Functional Materials
Energy
Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Quantum Technologies
Synthesis and processing
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.11, 2nd Floor -
Professor Martyn McLachlan
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Professor Martyn McLachlan Professor of Thin Films, Interfaces and Electronic Devices, Director Advanced Characterisation of Materials CDTSend email+44 (0)20 7594 9692
Research:
Energy
Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Performance and Testing
Polymers
Synthesis & ProcessingLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
RSM 2.03c -
Professor Arash Mostofi
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Professor Arash Mostofi Professor of Theory and Simulation of Materials, Associate Head of Department for Teaching and Education StrategySend email+44 (0)20 7594 8154
Affiliations
Composites
Energy
Extreme Environments
Nanomaterials
Quantum Technologies
Structural Materials
Theory and Simulation of Materials
Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building (through the TYC/ LCN corridor)
B332, Ground Floor -
Professor Mark Oxborrow
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Professor Mark Oxborrow Professor in Functional Microwave Materials and Devices, QSE Hub LiaisonSend email+44 (0)20 7594 1410
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.04, 2nd Floor -
Professor David Payne
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Professor David Payne Professor of Materials Chemistry, Royal Society University Research FellowSend email+44 (0)20 7594 2585
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Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.09, 2nd Floor -
Professor Tony Paxton
Research:
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines -
Dr Stella Pedrazzini (FIMMM)
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Dr Stella Pedrazzini (FIMMM) Senior Lecturer in Engineering Alloys (On maternity leave)Research:
Engineering Alloys
Multiscale Characterisation
Performance and Testing
Structural Materials
VehiclesLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
B301B, Bessmer Building -
Dr Minh-Son Pham
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Dr Minh-Son Pham Senior Lecturer in Engineering Alloys, Department Careers & Placements AdviserSend email+44 (0)20 7594 9529
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Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
301F, Ground Floor -
Professor Alexandra Porter
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Professor Alexandra Porter Professor of Bioimaging and Analysis, Senior Tutor for Postgraduate Taught Courses, Francis Crick Institute ChampionSend email+44 (0)20 7594 9691
Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building (through the TYC/ LCN corridor)
B341, Ground Floor -
Dr Jonathan Rackham
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Dr Jonathan Rackham Strategic Teaching Fellow - Materials CharacterisationSend email+44 20 7594 6800
Affiliation
Student Office
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
Room G03, Ground Floor -
Professor Jason Riley
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Professor Jason Riley Professor of Materials Electrochemistry, Vice-Dean (Education) for the Faculty of EngineeringSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6751
Research:
Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building (through the TYC/ LCN corridor)
B337, Ground Floor -
Dr Reshma Rao
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Dr Reshma Rao Lecturer in Nanomaterials (with the Grantham Institute until October 2026), Royal Academy of Engineering Research FellowResearch:
Energy
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Synthesis and processing
Performance & Testing
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines -
Professor Mary Ryan CBE FREng
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Professor Mary Ryan CBE FREng Professor of Materials Science and Nanotechnology, Vice-Provost (Research and Enterprise)Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6755
Location
Faculty Building
South Kensington Campus -
Professor Eduardo Saiz Gutierrez
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Professor Eduardo Saiz Gutierrez Professor of Structural CeramicsSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6779
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
LM04.B, Lower Ground Floor (Mezzanine) -
Dr Priya Saravanapavan
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Dr Priya Saravanapavan Senior Tutor - Student Experience, Tutor for Women, Undergraduate Admissions TutorSend email+44 20 7594 1782
Affiliation
Student Office
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
G.03, Ground Floor -
Professor Milo Shaffer
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Professor Milo Shaffer Professor of Materials ChemistrySend email+44 (0)20 7594 5825
Location
Department of Chemistry
Royal College of Science
M221, 2nd Floor -
Dr Manjula Silva
Affiliation
Student Office
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
G.03, Ground Floor -
Professor Stephen Skinner FRSE
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Professor Stephen Skinner FRSE Professor of Materials Chemistry, Chemical Safety AdvisorSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6782
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.06, 2nd Floor -
Professor Ifan Stephens
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Professor Ifan Stephens Professor of Electrochemistry, Research Projects Coordinator (MEng/MSc)Send email+44 (0)20 7594 9523
Research:
Environmental risk & mitigation
Energy
Multiscale characterisation
Optical & Electronic Devices
Synthesis & Processing
Performance & Testing
Vehicles
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.03B, 2nd Floor -
Professor Dame Molly Stevens FREng FRS
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Professor Dame Molly Stevens FREng FRS Professor of Biomedical Materials and Regenerative Medicine, The Bauerman Lecture CoordinatorSend email+44 (0)20 7594 6804
Research
Biomaterials and Heathcare
Ceramics & Glasses
Composites
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Performance & Testing
Polymers
Synthesis and processingLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.08, 2nd Floor -
Dr Paul Tangney
Research:
Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building (through the TYC/ LCN corridor)
B330, Ground Floor -
Professor Aron Walsh
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Professor Aron Walsh Professor of Materials Design, Royal Society University Research Fellow, Senior Postgraduate Tutor for Research CoursesSend email+44 207 594 1178
Location
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.10, 2nd Floor -
Dr Mark Wenman
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Dr Mark Wenman Reader, Director of the CDT in Nuclear Energy, Placement CoordinatorSend email+44 (0) 20 7594 6763
Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B301A, Ground Floor -
Professor Fang Xie
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Professor Fang Xie Professor in Functional MaterialsSend email+44 (0) 20 7594 9693
Research:
Biomaterials & Healthcare
Composites
Energy
Environmental risk & mitigation
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Functional Materials
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Synthesis and processingLocation
Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.03, 1st Floor -
Dr Jessica Wade BEM
Location
Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B336, Bessemer Building