Christopher Smith

Dr. Christopher Smith is a Research Fellow at the Advanced Technology Institute (ATI) of the University of Surrey. He holds a Ph.D. and BSc (Hons) in Chemistry from Surrey, with doctoral research funded by DSTL on carbon nanomaterial applications. His career includes postdoctoral work at the University of Leeds on graphene hybrids and industrial collaborations with William Blythe Ltd. Smith specializes in carbon nanomaterials, porous materials, and advanced material characterization techniques like X-ray tomography and Raman spectroscopy.

Education: BSc(Hons) Chemistry (University of Surrey), Ph.D. in Advanced Technology (University of Surrey).

Research Interests: Focuses on carbon nanomaterials (graphene, CNTs), porous matrices (aerogels, hydrogels), plasma deposition, and hybrid material engineering. His work addresses applications in electronics, energy storage, environmental remediation, and space technology. Recent projects include developing ultra-stable polymer composites for ESA/NASA missions and non-destructive imaging of nanoparticle uptake in carbon sponges.

Publications span 2014-2020, emphasizing material characterization and functionalization. Key areas include optimizing carbon nanotube quality via field emission analysis, creating magnetic carbon hybrids for contaminant adsorption, and advancing organic photovoltaic efficiency through novel interface layers.

Collaborations include DSTL, William Blythe Ltd, and international academic partners. Current work continues at ATI on industrially-funded research in nanomaterials and emerging technologies.