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Abbie Jones is a Professor of Nuclear Graphite Engineering at the University of Manchester's School of Mechanical, Aerospace & Civil Engineering (MACE), serving as Research Area Lead for Nuclear Materials at the Henry Royce Institute. Her research focuses on nuclear graphite behavior in reactor systems, emphasizing irradiation damage, microstructural characterization, and waste management. She leads international collaborations through organizations like the IAEA and ONR, contributing to nuclear safety and decommissioning strategies.
Education: BSc Hons, MSc, PhD, and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). Awards include a 2016 finalist for the Research Project of the Year Award.
Research Interests: Irradiation damage in graphite, isotopic reduction (14C/3H), and advanced techniques like synchrotron tomography. Over £10M in grants secured as PI/Co-I, including a £2M National Nuclear User Group facility for molten salts. Holds a pending patent for graphite decontamination.
Impacts: Improved UK nuclear reactor safety via independent graphite analysis for the Office for Nuclear Regulation. Active in global networks like the IAEA's GRAPA initiative.
Labs/Teams: Leads the MACE Nuclear Materials Group and collaborates with industrial partners worldwide. Supervised 7 graduate students.
