Dr Daniel Backhouse
Profile of Dr Daniel Backhouse, Research Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University
Ronak Janani
Ronak started her PhD at SHU in 2014 in the field of sol-gel chemistry and energy storage. Her PhD was focused on sol-gel fabrication of ionogel electrolytes for double-layer supercapacitors. Following her PhD, Ronak used her background in sol-gel chemistry to enter the field of biomaterials by researching into bioactive glass ceramics for healthcare applications. She is currently part of the iPSpine project which aims to design a novel therapy for chronic lower back pain related to disc degeneration.
Dr. Simon Partridge
Dr. Simon Partridge is a Research Associate within Polymers, Nanocomposites and Modelling Research Centre. He is part of a strong research group working primarily in the field of Polymers and Nanocomposites within Materials and Engineering Research Institute.
Shuchi Vaishnav
Dr Robin Smith
Robin Smith joined Sheffield Hallam as a physics lecturer in August 2017 after completing his PhD in nuclear physics at the University of Birmingham. He is now a Senior Lecturer in Physics and specialises in the fields of nuclear structure and nuclear astrophysics, examining the shapes of atomic nuclei and determining the rates of fusion reactions in stars.
Differential Scanning Calorimetry
Differential Scanning Calorimetry can be used to characterise and compare materials; identify and confirm purity, assess thermal stability and evaluate product-application conditions.
MERI Student Day a Huge Success!
his year’s MERI Student Seminar Day saw a record number of 2nd year research students giving a talk, 17 in total. The talks were of a very high standard and at the end of the day two 1st prizes were awarded to Helga Razaghi and Itai Vutabwarova
Developing a Potential New Cure for Back Pain
Sheffield Hallam University Researchers from BMRC and MERI are developing a potential new cure for back pain
Osama El Sherif announced winner of the Jeremy Laskowski prize!
We are delighted to announce that this year's Jeremy Laskowski prize for excellence in PhD research has been awarded to Osama el Sherif
New materials engineering course a big success!
Sheffield Hallam University is now offering a full time undergraduate BEng (Hons) in Materials Engineering. The course is running in its first year and has proved very popular with ten students currently enrolled and more interested for next academic year