Richard Greenwood

Dr. Richard Greenwood serves as the Engineering Doctorate Programme Manager and Industrial Tutor at the University of Birmingham's School of Chemical Engineering. With over two decades of academic service since joining in 1999, he maintains leadership roles as Chair of the IChemE Particle Technology Subject Group and Secretary of the RSC Formulated Product Engineering Subject Group. His institutional affiliation spans both teaching and research within formulation engineering.

• BSc in Chemistry, University of Bristol
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London

Greenwood's research centers on colloidal systems and rheological characterization, with specialized expertise in particle technology for ceramic processing and formulation engineering. His work bridges fundamental suspension science with industrial applications in pharmaceuticals, mineral processing, and advanced ceramics. Key methodological contributions include electroacoustic techniques for zeta potential measurement in concentrated systems and novel approaches to particle stabilization.

His publication record demonstrates sustained contributions to particle technology, with recurring themes in:

• Advanced characterization of colloidal suspensions
• Optimization of ceramic forming processes
• Innovations in powder processing for pharmaceuticals
• Microwave applications in mineral comminution

• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC)

As Programme Manager for the Engineering Doctorate in Formulation Engineering, Greenwood supervises PhD, MRes, and EngD candidates while maintaining active industry collaborations. His research program integrates experimental work with computational modeling, particularly in particle segregation dynamics and roller compaction processes for pharmaceutical manufacturing. Current projects focus on smart mineral applications and advanced characterization techniques for industrial materials.

Greenwood leads the Coniston research team specializing in particle technology, with equipment for rheological testing, electroacoustic characterization, and powder processing. The group maintains strong industry ties with ceramics manufacturers, pharmaceutical companies, and mineral processors.