Experience

Graphene Engineering Innovation Centre

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Application Manager (Energy)

  • May 2023 - Present

  Responsible for leading projects aimed at the industrialisation of graphene and 2D materials over a range of different application areas including energy storage devices, lubrication systems and barrier protection amongst others. Leading business development opportunities to attract new partnerships with GEIC, working with large corporations and spinouts to establish strategic and operational opportunities for collaboration. Responsible for leading projects aimed at the industrialisation of graphene and 2D materials over a range of different application areas including energy storage devices, lubrication systems and barrier protection amongst others. Leading business development opportunities to attract new partnerships with GEIC, working with large corporations and spinouts to establish strategic and operational opportunities for collaboration.



The University of Manchester

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Associate - Composites Tribology

  • Jan 2021 - Jun 2023

  Working on the Graphene Flagship Spearhead Project to develop maintenance-free circuit breakers. Research lead on the tribological aspects within multidiscipline program Working on the Graphene Flagship Spearhead Project to develop maintenance-free circuit breakers. Research lead on the tribological aspects within multidiscipline program



ESR Technology

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2D-Materials Engineer (KTP Associate)

  • Feb 2018 - Dec 2020

  Working as a project manager for the transfer of technical knowledge to ESR Technology (from the University of Manchester). Leading a solid coatings development project, with the aim to deliver a new lubricant package for new and existing ESR clients. Working as a project manager for the transfer of technical knowledge to ESR Technology (from the University of Manchester). Leading a solid coatings development project, with the aim to deliver a new lubricant package for new and existing ESR clients.



Nanoco Technologies Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Nanotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• 2D-Materials Scientist

  • Apr 2016 - Feb 2018

  Appointed to introduce new 2D-materials production projects to the expanding nanomaterials portfolio at Nanoco Technologies. Working directly under the CTO, Dr Nigel Pickett, to establish a 2D-nanomaterials development team at Manchester. Appointed to introduce new 2D-materials production projects to the expanding nanomaterials portfolio at Nanoco Technologies. Working directly under the CTO, Dr Nigel Pickett, to establish a 2D-nanomaterials development team at Manchester.



The University of Manchester

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Postdoctoral Research Associate

  • Jan 2013 - Apr 2016

  Working for Prof. Paul O'Brien FRS. Projects looked at optimising synthetic procedures to produce two-dimensional materials (graphene, MoS2, phosphorene). Lab manager for 20+ members. Member of the Heath and Safety champions committee. Working for Prof. Paul O'Brien FRS. Projects looked at optimising synthetic procedures to produce two-dimensional materials (graphene, MoS2, phosphorene). Lab manager for 20+ members. Member of the Heath and Safety champions committee.



Reabrook Limited

• United Kingdom
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Research and Development Chemist

  • Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

  Formulation scientist in personal-care and automotive products. Formulation scientist in personal-care and automotive products.