Experts’ Biographies

We pride ourselves on the materials experts and scientists that work at CERAM - as well as being highly qualified, they also have the hands-on practical experience that makes them renowned professionals in their own field.  Find out more about our experts below.

  • Chris Williamson

    Colour Standards; Light Reflectance Values

  • Dr. Alan Brown

    Surface Analysis

  • Dr. Andrew Smith

    Sustainability; Alternative, Secondary & Recycled Materials

  • Dr. Chris Pickles

    Automotive; Polymers; Surfaces & Coatings

  • Dr. Geoff Edgell

    Construction

  • Dr. Karen Johnson

    Chemistry: Liquids

  • Dr. Paul Myers

    Refractories

  • Dr. Phil Jackson

    Powders; Medical Devices

  • Dr. Richard White

    Minerals

  • Dr. Tex Palin

    Refractories

  • Ian Campbell

    Glass Technology

  • Jan Theron

    Refractories

  • Joanne Booth

    Structural Testing

  • John Cotton

    Aerospace & Defence; Ceramics; Advanced Materials

  • Lisa Cobden

    Tiles; Slip Resistance

  • Nigel Leak

    Ceramic Tableware

  • Peter Hancock

    Sanitaryware

  • Rob Mitchell

    Textiles; Homecare Products

  • Stuart Watson

    Environmental Analysis; Gases