معرفی
Dr. Katie Moore is a Senior Lecturer in Materials Characterisation at the University of Manchester's Department of Materials and the Undergraduate Programme Director for Materials Science and Engineering. She specializes in NanoSIMS (Nanoscale Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry) analysis, focusing on hydrogen detection in metals and trace element uptake in crops. Her work bridges materials science and environmental biology, addressing challenges in corrosion-resistant alloys and crop nutrition.
Education:
- MEng in Materials Science, University of Oxford (2007)
- D.Phil in Materials Science, University of Oxford (2011)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2019)
Research Interests: Katie’s research explores:
- Hydrogen embrittlement mechanisms in steel, nickel, and zirconium alloys
- Zirconium oxidation and hydrogen pickup using isotopic tracers
- Trace element dynamics in crops (e.g., arsenic in rice, iron in wheat)
Scientific Awards:
- 3rd place, IOM3 Young Person’s World Lecture Competition (2010)
- IOM3 Young Person’s Lecture Competition UK Winner (2010)
- Rank Prize Funds Nutrition Committee Prize for Best Contributed Paper (2016)
Grants & Projects:
- CROPNUT: Enhancing iron and zinc in cereals (2017–2020)
- Hydrogen and Oxygen diffusion in nuclear zirconium alloys (2015–2019)
- High-resolution techniques for hydrogen uptake in corrosion-resistant alloys (2014–2021)
Labs & Teams: Katie leads the NanoSIMS Group and collaborates with the Photon Science Institute. She also chairs committees for the UK Surface Analysis Forum.
