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.

  • Joanne Booth

    Structural Testing

  • Dr. Alan Brown

    Surface Analysis

  • Ian Campbell

    Glass Technology

  • Dr. Angels Cano-Odena

    Materials Characterisation – VOCs and Controlled Release Materials

  • Lisa Cobden

    Tiles; Slip Resistance

  • John Cotton

    Aerospace & Defence; Ceramics; Advanced Materials

  • Dr. Geoff Edgell

    Construction

  • Joe Flanagan

    Sustainability

  • Peter Hancock

    Sanitaryware

  • Dr. Phil Jackson

    Powders; Medical Devices

  • Nigel Leak

    Ceramic Tableware

  • Ben McCarthy

    Bioceramics

  • Yvonne McGillycuddy

    Water Reduction Methodologies

  • Rob Mitchell

    Textiles; Homecare Products

  • Dr. Colin Nicholls

    Analytical Chemistry

  • Dr. David Pearmain

    Materials for Energy

  • Dr. Chris Pickles

    Automotive; Polymers; Surfaces & Coatings

  • Dr. Andrew Smith

    Sustainability; Alternative, Secondary & Recycled Materials

  • Jan Theron

    Refractories

  • Liz Thompson

    Sustainability in Built Environment

  • Stuart Watson

    Environmental Analysis; Gases

  • Dr. Richard White

    Minerals

  • Dr. Xiang Zhang

    Medical Devices