We investigate the structure and processes of materials, including ceramics and alloys, using extreme environments for applications in aerospace and energy. This includes materials that can withstand extreme heat, corrosion and pressures. 

Our research explores:

  • Materials for the next generation of nuclear technologies
  • Developing electrode and electrolyte materials for energy conversion and storage devices
  • Engineering alloys for safer, lower emissions air transport and energy systems
  • The environmental degradation of engineering alloys
  • Developing new processing techniques for the fabrication of ceramic-based composites

Our researchers:

Dr Abigail Ackerman

Dr Abigail Ackerman

Dr Florian Bouville

Dr Florian Bouville

Professor David Dye

Professor David Dye

Professor Mike Finnis FRS

Professor Mike Finnis FRS

Dr Oriol Gavalda Diaz

Dr Oriol Gavalda Diaz

Professor Finn Giuliani

Professor Finn Giuliani

Professor Sir Robin Grimes FRS FREng

Professor Sir Robin Grimes FRS FREng

Dr Nima Haghdadi

Dr Nima Haghdadi

Dr Sam Humphry-Baker

Dr Sam Humphry-Baker

Professor John Kilner

Professor John Kilner

Professor Arash Mostofi

Professor Arash Mostofi

Dr Minh-Son Pham

Dr Minh-Son Pham

Dr Stella Pedrazzini

Dr Stella Pedrazzini

Professor Eduardo Saiz Gutierrez

Professor Eduardo Saiz Gutierrez

Professor Stephen Skinner FRSE

Professor Stephen Skinner FRSE