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3d Illustration structure of the graphene tube
Podcast, 1 hr

Episode 6 - Unlocking Characterisation

In this episode we welcome back Dr Kathy Christofidou, this time in the role of host, as regular host Dr Lewis Owen sits in the 'expert' seat.

Part of Materials Unlocked, 2024 Highlights
15 Mar 2024 09:00

In this episode we shake things up a bit as we enter into Dr Lewis Owen's specialist field. So we welcome back Dr Kathy Christofidou, this time in the role of host as Dr Lewis Owen sits in the 'expert' seat, and they're joined by doctoral researcher Frances Synnott.

Frances is a PhD researcher at the University of Sheffield with the Advanced Metallic Systems Centre for Doctoral Training. Her research is sponsored by Rolls-Royce and involves developing superalloys to improve future jet-engine applications. 

Kathy is a Senior Lecturer in Metallurgy at the University of Sheffield, Technology Platform Lead for the Henry Royce Institute in Materials Discovery and Prototyping, co-leads the Modern AlChEME research group, and is Admissions Tutor. In lieu of a more traditional cake, Kathy's favourite dessert is Profiteroles.

More information

To find out more about the various organisations that have supported the production of this podcast please feel free to browse the links below:

  • The Henry Royce Institute; the UK's national institute for advanced materials research and innovation
  • Royce at the University of Sheffield
  • The University of Sheffield
  • EPSRC and SFI Advanced Metallic Systems Centre for Doctoral Training
  • Department of Materials Science and Engineering
  • Modern AlChEME research group

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