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Stephen Edmondson is a Senior Lecturer in Materials Engineering at the University of Manchester, affiliated with the School of Materials. Prior to this, he held positions at Loughborough University and conducted postdoctoral research at the University of Sheffield. His expertise includes polymer synthesis, nanomaterials, and aerospace materials.
Education:
- BA in Natural Sciences (Selwyn College, Cambridge, 2002)
- MSci in Chemistry (Selwyn College, Cambridge, 2002)
- PhD in Polymer Synthesis (Melville Laboratory for Polymer Synthesis, Cambridge, 2006)
Research Interests:
- Surface-initiated polymerization and polymer thin films
- Controlled radical polymerization (ATRP/ARGET ATRP)
- Materials for Additive Manufacturing/3D Printing
- Surface-modified graphene and 2D nanomaterials
- Characterization of polymer coatings
- Applications in aerospace and sustainable technologies
Recent Articles Trends: Edmondson's publications emphasize interdisciplinary research at the intersection of materials science and aerospace engineering. Recent works focus on sustainable polymer recycling, self-healing photovoltaic composites, and innovative propulsion systems for low Earth orbit satellites. These contributions highlight his dedication to advancing both fundamental materials science and applied technologies for space exploration and environmental sustainability.
Scientific Awards: No awards explicitly mentioned in the provided texts.
Advising & Grants: Edmondson has led and contributed to several projects:
- Principal Investigator: Biophilica (2023-2024) analyzing flex performance of 3D-printed materials.
- Co-Investigator: 4D Phantoms for MR-guided radiotherapy (2022-2025), DISCOVERER (2017-2022) for VLEO satellite propulsion, and SUSTICOAT (2016-2020) for eco-friendly corrosion protection.
Labs & Teams: Affiliated with the Polymers Composites and Carbon research group and the Aerospace Research Institute, contributing to collaborative projects in space materials and sustainable technologies.
