Mark Baker

Professor Mark Baker is a Professor of Surface Science and Engineering at the University of Surrey, affiliated with the School of Engineering and the Engineering Materials Research Centre. He holds a BSc in Chemical Physics from the University of Kent and a PhD in Materials Science from the University of Surrey. His research focuses on advanced materials characterization techniques for thin films and coatings, particularly femtosecond laser ablation (fs-LA) XPS depth profiling, corrosion resistance, and energy materials. He has supervised multiple PhD/EngD students and collaborates with industry partners like Thermo Fisher Scientific and Plasma Quest Ltd.

Research interests include thin film devices, wear/corrosion coatings, and spectroscopic techniques like XPS, AES, and SEM. Over 200 publications and 6,000+ citations highlight his contributions to surface engineering and materials science. His recent work explores fs-LA XPS for perovskite solar cells and corrosion mitigation in cast iron pipelines. He also leads employability initiatives as Faculty Director of Employability.

Notable projects include collaborations on smart windows using VO₂ coatings and fs-LA XPS instrumentation development. His work bridges academia and industry, addressing challenges in energy conservation, corrosion control, and advanced material synthesis.