Leading R&D on Li-S technology across the Gelion Group and OXLiD.

OXLiD Ltd is Britain’s foremost developer in lithium-sulfur (Li-S) battery technologies. It is dedicated to supporting the development and commercialisation of high energy batteries for electrified transportation and sustainable energy storage in the Aerospace, Maritime and Electric Vehicle markets. The company was acquired and became a subsidiary of Gelion plc in 2023.

• Business development - created unique commercialisation strategies for Faraday projects.• Built strong networks across the battery space and maintained close relationships with more than 50 organisations.• Founded and chaired a business intelligence working group, which maintains an overview of the battery market. • Established a new methodology for assessing the commercial potential and risks associated with research projects.• Assisted in the writing of Faraday Institution… Show more • Business development - created unique commercialisation strategies for Faraday projects.• Built strong networks across the battery space and maintained close relationships with more than 50 organisations.• Founded and chaired a business intelligence working group, which maintains an overview of the battery market. • Established a new methodology for assessing the commercial potential and risks associated with research projects.• Assisted in the writing of Faraday Institution Insights, policy documents, and statements to the press.• Assisted with technoeconomic modelling. Show less

Technical lead for a solid-state battery consortium of UK organisations (Johnson Matthey, Faraday Institution, Britishvolt, Oxford University, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Emerson & Renwick and University of Warwick).• Outlined the initial vision for a solid-state battery project and jointly produced a technical strategy with 7 organisations.• Interim Chair of the project’s steering committee. Ensured alignment between all of the partners.• Engaged with potential… Show more Technical lead for a solid-state battery consortium of UK organisations (Johnson Matthey, Faraday Institution, Britishvolt, Oxford University, UK Battery Industrialisation Centre, Emerson & Renwick and University of Warwick).• Outlined the initial vision for a solid-state battery project and jointly produced a technical strategy with 7 organisations.• Interim Chair of the project’s steering committee. Ensured alignment between all of the partners.• Engaged with potential customers to establish key performance indicators for the product solid-state battery.• Developed a phased product development roadmap, delivery plan and credible milestones for work packages.• Scoped project resource requirements. Produced costed project budgets and projected cash flows.• Outlined the requirements for a laboratory to produce solid-state battery prototypes.• Engaged with intellectual property experts to formulate an IP strategy for the consortium.• Attended board meetings as the representative for the steering committee and provided progress reports.• Set a culture of rapid innovation and helped keep the technical team highly motivated. Show less

Supervisor: Prof. Sir Peter G Bruce FRS, FRSE.My research focused on the development of solid-state batteries. Specifically, my work focused on enabling the lithium metal to be used as an electrode.• Conducted fundamental research on lithium metal solid-state batteries, including: sulfide based, nitride, oxide and hybrid batteries.• Directly managed several multimillion-pound CAPEX research grants, totalling over £2.2 million.• Coordinated the procurement and installation of… Show more Supervisor: Prof. Sir Peter G Bruce FRS, FRSE.My research focused on the development of solid-state batteries. Specifically, my work focused on enabling the lithium metal to be used as an electrode.• Conducted fundamental research on lithium metal solid-state batteries, including: sulfide based, nitride, oxide and hybrid batteries.• Directly managed several multimillion-pound CAPEX research grants, totalling over £2.2 million.• Coordinated the procurement and installation of numerous pieces of high-value equipment.• Frequently represented our group in meetings with high profile industry leaders.• Sat on the Oxford University board for the Henry Royce institute project. Coordinated the construction of new laboratories.• Nominated laboratory supervisor for 35+ people and ensured compliance with H&S rules. Show less

Supervisor: Prof. Mike Bowker.A summer placement based at the UK catalysis hub, in association with Cardiff University.Energy researcher with a focus on renewable hydrogen production and photocatalysis.

Supervisors: Prof. Thomas Maschmeyer FAA and Prof Anthony Masters.Our team conducted experimental research on photocatalytic water splitting. Achievements: We produced several published research papers. I helped establish a collaboration between the University of Sydney and The University of Cardiff.

The Score Group manufactures turbine components for the aerospace and oil/gas sectors. Responsibilities: analytical testing, general laboratory management, quaility control and quality assurance.