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Dr. James Railton is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Applied Sciences at Northumbria University, Faculty of Engineering and Environment. He holds a PhD in Chemistry from the University of Sheffield and a PGCE from Newcastle University, and has been actively contributing to research and teaching in sustainable chemistry and materials science since joining Northumbria University.
His educational background includes:
- MSc (MChem), Chemistry – Newcastle University (awarded 28 Jun 2016)
- PhD, Chemistry – University of Sheffield (awarded 3 Nov 2020), focusing on novel TiO2 and Nb2O5 supports for selective alkane oxidation
- PGCE – Newcastle University (awarded 1 Jul 2021)
James Railton's research centers on surface chemistry, surface analysis, and sustainable innovation, particularly industrial waste valorisation and dematerialisation. His work integrates heterogeneous catalysis with green chemistry principles to develop functional materials from waste streams. He has led projects funded by TransFIRe and Northern Accelerator, with additional support from the TFI Network+ and Henry Royce Institute, focusing on surface functionalisation for sustainability applications.
His recent publications span diverse areas including polymer upcycling, food material modification under high pressure, and AI-optimized concrete systems. These reflect a strong interdisciplinary trend combining chemistry, materials engineering, and artificial intelligence toward sustainable industrial solutions.
Dr. Railton contributes to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals through education and research in sustainable materials and circular economy practices.
As a newly appointed permanent lecturer, he delivers chemistry instruction to forensic science undergraduates and mentors early-career researchers through collaborative projects. He has successfully secured competitive research funding and maintains active collaborations with industry and academic partners across disciplines. He is affiliated with research initiatives including TransFIRe and the Henry Royce Institute.
He is involved in advanced research laboratories focused on surface analysis and sustainable materials development, working within interdisciplinary teams to innovate in waste-to-value technologies and green material synthesis.
