Academic staff

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 Lead
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6724

Research:

Communication Technologies
Functional Materials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Quantum Technologies

Location

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 Courses
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Research:

Biomaterials & Healthcare
Theory and Simulation of Materials

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.08, First Floor
Dr Florian Bouville

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Dr Florian Bouville Senior Lecturer in Ceramics
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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

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Dr Andrew Cairns Lecturer, Mental Health First Aider
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Research:

Communication Technologies
Functional Materials
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Synthesis and processing

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
RSM 1.07
Dr Michele Conroy

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Dr Michele Conroy Lecturer in Functional Thin Films & Microscopy
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Research:

Ceramics & Glasses
Energy

Functional Materials

Multiscale characterisation

Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices

Quantum Technologies

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.06, First Floor
Dr Eleonora D'Elia

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Dr Eleonora D'Elia Senior Teaching Fellow - Outreach
Send email+44 20 7594 0976

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)
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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
Vehicles

Location

Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B333, Ground Floor
Dr Iain Dunlop

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Dr Iain Dunlop Reader in Biomaterials
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6731

Research

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing

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 Micromechanics
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 2884

Research:

Energy
Engineering Alloys

Location

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
Vehicles

Location

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 Simulation
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6812

Research:

Ceramics & Glasses
Energy
Engineering Alloys
Extreme environments
Nanomaterials
Structural Materials
Theory and Simulation of Materials

Location

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 Lead
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Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
G.03B, Ground Floor
Professor Baptiste Gault

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Professor Baptiste Gault Professor in Engineering Alloys
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Research:

Engineering Alloys
Vehicles

Location

Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
Professor Theoni Georgiou

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Professor Theoni Georgiou Professor in Polymer Chemistry, Postdoc and Fellows Champion
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 5177

Research:

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Polymers

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 Coordinator
Send 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 Studies
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 8707

Research:

Engineering Alloys
Vehicles

Location

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 Materials
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6730

Research:

Ceramics and Glasses
Engineering Alloys
Energy
Environmental risk & mitigation
Extreme environments
Structural materials
Theory and Simulation of Materials

Location

Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B301C, Ground Floor
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 Materials

Location

Faculty Building
South Kensington Campus
Professor Sandrine Heutz

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Professor Sandrine Heutz Professor of Functional Molecular Materials, Head of Department
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6727

Research:

Communication Technologies
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Functional Materials
Energy
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Polymers
Quantum Technologies
Synthesis and processing

Location

Department of Materials
2.01c, 2nd Floor

PA: Karen Murphy
Professor Andrew Horsfield

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Professor Andrew Horsfield Professor of Theory and Simulation of Materials
Send email+44(0) 20 7594 6753

Research:

Energy
Engineering Alloys
Optical & Electronic Devices
Quantum Technologies
Structural Materials
Theory and Simulation of Materials

Location

Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B331, Ground Floor
Dr Sam Humphry-Baker

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Dr Sam Humphry-Baker Lecturer in Ceramics
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Affiliation

Ceramics and Glasses
Composites
Energy
Extreme Environments
Structural materials
Synthesis and processing
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Performance & Testing

Location

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 Engagement
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Research:

Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
Ceramics & Glasses
Composites
Environmental risk & mitigation
Nanomaterials
Polymer
Structural Materials

Location

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 Champion
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6745

Research:

Ceramics and Glasses
Energy
Extreme Environments
Structural Materials
Vehicles

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.14, 2nd Floor
Professor Norbert Klein

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Professor Norbert Klein Professor of Electromagnetic Materials and Sensors (It is with great sadness that we received the recent news of the passing of our dear colleague Prof Norbert Klein. Visit the link above to read his tribute and leave a condolence message)

Research:

Communication Technologies
Functional Materials
Optical & Electronic Devices

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
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

Research:

Optical & Electronic Devices
Energy
Theory and Simulation of Materials

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 Fellow
Send 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 CDT
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 9692

Research:

Energy
Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Performance and Testing
Polymers
Synthesis & Processing

Location

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 Strategy
Send 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 Liaison
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 1410

Research:

Communication Technologies
Functional Materials
Quantum Technologies

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 Fellow
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 2585

Research:

Nanomaterials

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.09, 2nd Floor
Professor Tony Paxton

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Professor Tony Paxton Senior Research Investigator
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Research:

Engineering Alloys
Structural Materials

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
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Research:

Engineering Alloys
Multiscale Characterisation
Performance and Testing
Structural Materials
Vehicles

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
Bessmer Building, B301B
Dr Minh-Son Pham

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Dr Minh-Son Pham Senior Lecturer in Engineering Alloys, Department Careers & Placements Adviser
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 9529

Affiliations

Engineering Alloys
Vehicles

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 Champion
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 9691

Research:

Biomaterials & Healthcare
Environmental risk & mitigation
Nanomaterials

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 Characterisation
Send 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 Engineering
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6751

Research:

Energy
Nanomaterials
Synthesis and processing

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 Fellow
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Research:

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

Research:

Energy
Environmental risk & mitigation
Nanomaterials

Location

Faculty Building
South Kensington Campus
Professor Eduardo Saiz Gutierrez

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Professor Eduardo Saiz Gutierrez Professor of Structural Ceramics
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6779

Research:

Ceramics and Glasses
Composites
Extreme Environments
Structural materials

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 Tutor
Send 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 Chemistry
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 5825

Research:

Composites
Energy
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Vehicles

Location

Department of Chemistry
Royal College of Science
M221, 2nd Floor
Dr Manjula Silva

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Dr Manjula Silva Teaching Fellow - Undergraduate Laboratory Support
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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 Advisor
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6782

Research:

Ceramics and Glasses
Energy
Extreme Environments
Structural materials
Vehicles

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 Molly Stevens FREng FRS

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Professor Molly Stevens FREng FRS Professor of Biomedical Materials and Regenerative Medicine, The Bauerman Lecture Coordinator
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 6804

Research

Biomaterials and Heathcare
Ceramics & Glasses
Composites
Fabrication & Additive Manufacturing
Multiscale characterisation
Nanomaterials
Performance & Testing
Polymers
Synthesis and processing

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
2.08, 2nd Floor
Dr Paul Tangney

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Dr Paul Tangney Senior Lecturer
Send email+44 (0)20 7594 8155

Research:

Theory and Simulation of Materials

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 Courses
Send email+44 207 594 1178

Research:

Quantum Technologies
Theory and Simulation of Materials

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 Coordinator
Send email+44 (0) 20 7594 6763

Research:

Energy
Engineering Alloys
Environmental risk & mitigation
Structural Materials
Vehicles

Location

Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B301A, Ground Floor
Professor Fang Xie

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Professor Fang Xie Professor in Functional Materials
Send 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 processing

Location

Department of Materials
Royal School of Mines
1.03, 1st Floor
Dr Jessica Wade

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Dr Jessica Wade Lecturer in Functional Materials
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Research:

Nanomaterials
Optical & Electronic Devices
Polymers
Quantum Technologies

Location

Department of Materials
Bessemer Building
B336, Ground Floor