Alex Scrimshire

Dr. Alex Scrimshire is a Research Fellow at Sheffield Hallam University's Materials and Engineering Research Institute (MERI). He holds a BEng (Hons) in Forensic Engineering and a PhD in advanced material characterisation techniques from Sheffield Hallam University. His research focuses on materials engineering, particularly glasses and ceramics, with applications in energy storage and catalysis. He specializes in Mössbauer spectroscopy and collaborates with industry through the Sheffield Innovation Programme (SIP), fostering academic-industry partnerships in the Sheffield region.

His work spans nuclear waste glass analysis, advanced ceramic reductants, and antimicrobial glass development. Recent studies include lithium's role in radiation-tolerant waste glasses and boron nitride's use in vitrification. Dr. Scrimshire contributes to interdisciplinary projects addressing sustainability and waste management challenges.