The TEAM
Professor Geoff Nash
Principle Investigator
Director of Natural Sciences
Professor of Engineering Physics
Email: G.R.Nash@exeter.ac.uk
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Professor Alastair Hibbins
Co-Investigator
Professor in Metamaterial Physics
Email: A.P.Hibbins@exeter.ac.uk
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Professor J Roy Sambles
Co-Investigator
Professor of Experimental Physics
Email: J.R.Sambles@exeter.ac.uk
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Dr Jacopo Bertolotti
Co-Investigator
Senior Lecturer
Email: J.Bertolotti@exeter.ac.uk
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Professor Euan Hendry
Co-Investigator
Associate Professor
Email: E.Hendry@exeter.ac.uk
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Professor Oana Ghita
Co-Investigator
Professor in Materials and Manufacturing
Deputy Director of Exeter Technologies Group
Email: o.ghita@exeter.ac.uk
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Professor C. David Wright
Co-Investigator
Professor of Electronic Engineering
Leader Functional Materials Research Theme
Email: david.wright@exeter.ac.uk
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Dr Jacqueline Christmas
Co-Investigator
Senior Lecturer in Computer Science
Email: J.T.Christmas@exeter.ac.uk
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Dr David Horsell
Co-Investigator
Senior Lecturer
Email: D.W.Horsell@exeter.ac.uk
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Professor Chris Lawrence
CO-Principle Investigator
Head of Research: Advanced Services & Products
Mr Rob Freeman
Co-Investigator
Team Leader: Acoustic Stealth Materials
Dr Pete Hobson
Co-Investigator
Team Leader: EO/IR Materials & Vision Science
Professor Frank Smith
Co-Investigator
RF Group lead: Advanced Services & Products
Mr Chris Spooner
Co-Investigator
Research Scientist: Advanced Services & Products
Mr Mick Martin
Co-Investigator
Dr Alasdair Murray
CO-Investigator
Professor Geoff Nash
Principle Investigator of TEAM-A
Director of Natural Sciences
Professor of Engineering Physics, University of Exeter
Email: G.R.Nash@exeter.ac.uk
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Professor Chris Lawrence
CO-Principle Investigator of TEAM-A
Head of Research: Advanced Services & Products, QinetiQ
Email: CRLAWRENCE@qinetiq.com
Josephine Butcher
Leadership Board member of TEAM-A
Impact and Partnership Development Manager - Defence and Security, University of Exeter
Email: J.Butcher@exeter.ac.uk
Richard Bryant
Leadership Board member of TEAM-A
Head of Business Delivery–Advanced Services and Products (AS&P), QinetiQ
Email: RBRYANT@qinetiq.com
Jade Hayes
Project Manager, College Services, University of Exeter, TEAM-A
Email: J.Hayes2@exeter.ac.uk
Professor Andrew Jones
Advisory Board member of TEAM-A
Email: A.M.Jones@exeter.ac.uk
Dr Benny Hallam
Advisory Board member of TEAM-A
VP Technical & Market Development, The Quartz Corp
Email: benny.hallam@imerys.com
Professor Sajad Haq
Advisory Board member of TEAM-A
Chief Scientist, QinetiQ
Email: SHAQ@qinetiq.com
Laura Cadman
Advisory Board member of TEAM-A
Project Officer, EPSRC
Email: Laura.cadman@epsrc.ukri.org
Postdoctoral Research Fellows
Dr Ian Hooper
Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Staff profile »
Ian is an experimental physicist specialising in metamaterials and, more generally, wave-matter interactions. He first joined the University of Exeter as an undergraduate in 1995, before continuing on as a PhD student studying surface plasmons on diffraction gratings, which was sponsored by QinetiQ Ltd. Subsequent post-doctoral positions have taken him from working in the optical region of the spectrum all the way through to mm waves, and has seen him work on projects focused on bio-sensors, microscopy, anti-counterfeiting features, antennas, RFID, and liquid crystal devices. Many of these posts were linked to industry, and in particular with QinetiQ Ltd.
Though many of these projects were application and device focused, he has also maintained his research into the fundamental physics of wave-matter interactions. More recently he was the Technical Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Metamaterials, before returning to full-time research as part of TEAM-A.
Dr Lauren Barr
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Lauren moved to Exeter from Queen's University Belfast, after completing her Master's degree in 2014. There she joined the XM2 Centre for Doctoral Training and obtained a PhD in Physics in 2018. She was supervised by Prof. Euan Hendry and Alastair Hibbins of the University of Exeter, and her research focused on microwave metamaterials for manipulating and studying twisted, or chiral, electromagnetic radiation.
Shortly afterwards, she began her work as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with TEAM-A. With TEAM-A she is currently studying novel imaging techniques in the THz wavelength range, including the use of metamaterials to enhance resolution and contrast.
Dr Andrew Corbett
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Prior to TEAM-A Andrew held positions with the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute, Bonn, as a research scientist in pure mathematics. He obtained his doctorate from the University of Bristol for research on the topic of L-functions and automorphic forms.
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with TEAM-A, Andrew is currently researching into machine learning methods to develop models for marine and atmospheric optics. Furthermore, Andrew is also interested in the application of p-adic number theory to classically real-analytic problems.
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Dr Alexander May
Industry-based Postdoctoral Research Fellow, seconded to QinetiQ
Alex’s main interests lie in the mathematical modelling of systems, whether that be in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or even linguistics. Prior to this he spent two and a half years working as a researcher in the Rolls-Royce funded TFSUTC at the University of Surrey in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics. His most recent focus, prior to his work with TEAM-A, was with WaveOptics Ltd where he studied the optical design of augmented reality (AR) glasses, and the IT Innovation Centre where he worked on Natural Language Processing (NLP).
With TEAM-A Alex is currently focusing on undertaking a mix of fundamental research and customer problem-solving, he is focusing on a wide variety of experimentation and modelling techniques relating to infrared and optical performance.
Dr Prarthana Vadegadde Dakappa
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Staff profile »
Prarthana obtained her PhD from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in the department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics. Before her PhD she obtained her master’s and bachelor’s in Electrical and electronics and Instrumentation Engineering respectively.
Her PhD work was mainly focused on engineering structural properties of carbon materials (by creating wrinkles or tuning the bandgap) to improve the photoresponse and explore the underlying novel mechanisms in photodetectors. During her Ph.D, she received a full scholarship to attend “European School on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ESONN)” at Grenoble, France (organized by Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble Institute National Polytechnique, CNRS and CEA) in 2014.
Part of her PhD work was recognized for “Gandhian Young Technological Innovation award 2014”, the prestigious award in the field of engineering research. She joined University of Exeter as a research fellow in 2016 under Prof Geoffrey Nash and her area of research includes the graphene based mid-infrared devices for potential applications in emitters and detectors.
Prarthana joined TEAM-A in 2017 and is working with Prof Geoff Nash on the development of new IF sources for a wide range of applications.
Dr Joseph Beadle
Joseph completed his master's degree in Physics in July 2015. He is currently finishing his PhD in Physics, supervised by Prof. J. R. Sambles and Prof, A.P. Hibbins.
Joseph's PhD project is entitled: An exploration of acoustic metasurfaces. The aim was to experimentally explore the effect that structuring surfaces had on the near-field acoustic surface waves. The project involved both airborne and underwater acoustics.
Within TEAM-A, Joseph will expand on his PhD work and investigate novel underwater metamaterials for the absorption and manipulation of acoustic energy.’
Dr Joshua Hamilton
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Josh moved to Exeter and completed his master's degrees in Physics with Astrophysics in July 2015. Following this he completed a PhD in Physics in 2019, he was supervised by Prof Feodor Ogrin and Dr Peter Petrov.
His PhD project is titled: Bio-inspired Magnetic Systems: Controlled Swimming, Fluid Pumps, and Collective Motion. The aim was to deliver a new class of fluidic systems whose functionality could be controlled by external magnetic fields. The concept consisted of ferromagnetic micro-swimmers, comprising of a pair of anisotropically hard and soft ferromagnetic particles embedded in a polymer matrix. This project was a part of the EU joint venture ABIOMATER.
With TEAM-A Josh is currently focused on investigating novel technologies for the control and redirection of electromagnetic energy.
Dr Maria Mann
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Maria obtained her MEng undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics and Space Technology from Kingston University in London. After graduating and discovering an avid interest in materials, she moved to Loughborough University in 2012 where she obtained her PhD working on a research project sponsored by DSTL. Her project focused on materials engineering for additive manufacturing (AM) in inkjet printability of thermoset elastomeric materials with applications in shielding against electromagnetic interference.
In early 2016 she joined Professor Russell Harris’ AM group as a Research Associate and moved with the team to the University of Leeds in April, where she used aerosol jet AM to create thin film electroactive polymers as part of an EPSRC funded project. Her work primarily focused on creating elastomeric artificial muscles that could be integrated into assistive robotic clothing to aid individuals with mobility impairments.
Maria moved to the University of Exeter in 2019 where she joined TEAM A and Professor Oana Ghita’s AM group as a Research Fellow. Her current research focuses on creating materials for defence purposes using selective laser sintering (SLS) AM of polymer composite materials.
Mr Euan Humphreys
PhD student
Euan undertook his undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter from 2014-2018, spending his third year at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Detector Division where he was involved with testing a potential new material for high count-rate capable neutron detectors.
Currently Euan is studying for a PhD with TEAM-A and aligned to the XM2 EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Metamaterials. His project aims to develop technologies for a multi-band imaging system based around extraordinary optical transmission and phase change materials.
His other interests include volunteering at Crofton Beam Engines, a historic site housing two pumping engines (the oldest from 1812) for the Kennet and Avon Canal, where his jobs range from operating the boiler to driving the engines.
Mr Nicholas Jones
Industry-based PhD student
Since being awarded his degree in physics from the University of Exeter, He has worked for QinetiQ as a physicist in the acoustics team. His work has included a diverse range of acoustic and vibration projects, many of them requiring the design and construction of novel experimental setups.
Within TEAM-A, he is working on the PhD research entitled “Disruptive Technologies for Acoustic Noise Reduction”, jointly supervised by the University of Exeter and QinetiQ, where he is based. Currently he is investigating the acoustic characteristics of liquid films and liquid foams, to assess their potential for providing new ways of controlling sound.
Dr Ian Hooper
Senior Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Staff profile »
Ian is an experimental physicist specialising in metamaterials and, more generally, wave-matter interactions. He first joined the University of Exeter as an undergraduate in 1995, before continuing on as a PhD student studying surface plasmons on diffraction gratings, which was sponsored by QinetiQ Ltd. Subsequent post-doctoral positions have taken him from working in the optical region of the spectrum all the way through to mm waves, and has seen him work on projects focused on bio-sensors, microscopy, anti-counterfeiting features, antennas, RFID, and liquid crystal devices. Many of these posts were linked to industry, and in particular with QinetiQ Ltd.
Though many of these projects were application and device focused, he has also maintained his research into the fundamental physics of wave-matter interactions. More recently he was the Technical Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Metamaterials, before returning to full-time research as part of TEAM-A.
Dr Lauren Barr
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Lauren moved to Exeter from Queen's University Belfast, after completing her Master's degree in 2014. There she joined the XM2 Centre for Doctoral Training and obtained a PhD in Physics in 2018. She was supervised by Prof. Euan Hendry and Alastair Hibbins of the University of Exeter, and her research focused on microwave metamaterials for manipulating and studying twisted, or chiral, electromagnetic radiation.
Shortly afterwards, she began her work as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with TEAM-A. With TEAM-A she is currently studying novel imaging techniques in the THz wavelength range, including the use of metamaterials to enhance resolution and contrast.
Dr Andrew Corbett
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Prior to TEAM-A Andrew held positions with the University of Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute, Bonn, as a research scientist in pure mathematics. He obtained his doctorate from the University of Bristol for research on the topic of L-functions and automorphic forms.
As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow with TEAM-A, Andrew is currently researching into machine learning methods to develop models for marine and atmospheric optics. Furthermore, Andrew is also interested in the application of p-adic number theory to classically real-analytic problems.
Dr Alexander May
Industry-based Postdoctoral Research Fellow, seconded to QinetiQ
Alex’s main interests lie in the mathematical modelling of systems, whether that be in the fields of mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, physics, or even linguistics. Prior to this he spent two and a half years working as a researcher in the Rolls-Royce funded TFSUTC at the University of Surrey in the field of Computational Fluid Dynamics. His most recent focus, prior to his work with TEAM-A, was with WaveOptics Ltd where he studied the optical design of augmented reality (AR) glasses, and the IT Innovation Centre where he worked on Natural Language Processing (NLP).
With TEAM-A Alex is currently focusing on undertaking a mix of fundamental research and customer problem-solving, he is focusing on a wide variety of experimentation and modelling techniques relating to infrared and optical performance.
Dr Prarthana Vadegadde Dakappa
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Staff profile »
Prarthana obtained her PhD from Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore in the department of Instrumentation and Applied Physics. Before her PhD she obtained her master’s and bachelor’s in Electrical and electronics and Instrumentation Engineering respectively.
Her PhD work was mainly focused on engineering structural properties of carbon materials (by creating wrinkles or tuning the bandgap) to improve the photoresponse and explore the underlying novel mechanisms in photodetectors. During her Ph.D, she received a full scholarship to attend “European School on Nanoscience and Nanotechnology (ESONN)” at Grenoble, France (organized by Université Joseph Fourier, Grenoble Institute National Polytechnique, CNRS and CEA) in 2014.
Part of her PhD work was recognized for “Gandhian Young Technological Innovation award 2014”, the prestigious award in the field of engineering research. She joined University of Exeter as a research fellow in 2016 under Prof Geoffrey Nash and her area of research includes the graphene based mid-infrared devices for potential applications in emitters and detectors.
Prarthana joined TEAM-A in 2017 and is working with Prof Geoff Nash on the development of new IF sources for a wide range of applications.
Dr Joseph Beadle
Joseph completed his master's degree in Physics in July 2015. He is currently finishing his PhD in Physics, supervised by Prof. J. R. Sambles and Prof, A.P. Hibbins.
Joseph's PhD project is entitled: An exploration of acoustic metasurfaces. The aim was to experimentally explore the effect that structuring surfaces had on the near-field acoustic surface waves. The project involved both airborne and underwater acoustics.
Within TEAM-A, Joseph will expand on his PhD work and investigate novel underwater metamaterials for the absorption and manipulation of acoustic energy.’
Dr Joshua Hamilton
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Josh moved to Exeter and completed his master's degrees in Physics with Astrophysics in July 2015. Following this he completed a PhD in Physics in 2019, he was supervised by Prof Feodor Ogrin and Dr Peter Petrov.
His PhD project is titled: Bio-inspired Magnetic Systems: Controlled Swimming, Fluid Pumps, and Collective Motion. The aim was to deliver a new class of fluidic systems whose functionality could be controlled by external magnetic fields. The concept consisted of ferromagnetic micro-swimmers, comprising of a pair of anisotropically hard and soft ferromagnetic particles embedded in a polymer matrix. This project was a part of the EU joint venture ABIOMATER.
With TEAM-A Josh is currently focused on investigating novel technologies for the control and redirection of electromagnetic energy.
Dr Maria Mann
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Maria obtained her MEng undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering, Astronautics and Space Technology from Kingston University in London. After graduating and discovering an avid interest in materials, she moved to Loughborough University in 2012 where she obtained her PhD working on a research project sponsored by DSTL. Her project focused on materials engineering for additive manufacturing (AM) in inkjet printability of thermoset elastomeric materials with applications in shielding against electromagnetic interference.
In early 2016 she joined Professor Russell Harris’ AM group as a Research Associate and moved with the team to the University of Leeds in April, where she used aerosol jet AM to create thin film electroactive polymers as part of an EPSRC funded project. Her work primarily focused on creating elastomeric artificial muscles that could be integrated into assistive robotic clothing to aid individuals with mobility impairments.
Maria moved to the University of Exeter in 2019 where she joined TEAM A and Professor Oana Ghita’s AM group as a Research Fellow. Her current research focuses on creating materials for defence purposes using selective laser sintering (SLS) AM of polymer composite materials.
Mr Euan Humphreys
PhD student
Euan undertook his undergraduate degree at the University of Exeter from 2014-2018, spending his third year at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Source Detector Division where he was involved with testing a potential new material for high count-rate capable neutron detectors.
Currently Euan is studying for a PhD with TEAM-A and aligned to the XM2 EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Metamaterials. His project aims to develop technologies for a multi-band imaging system based around extraordinary optical transmission and phase change materials.
His other interests include volunteering at Crofton Beam Engines, a historic site housing two pumping engines (the oldest from 1812) for the Kennet and Avon Canal, where his jobs range from operating the boiler to driving the engines.
Mr Nicholas Jones
Industry-based PhD student
Since being awarded his degree in physics from the University of Exeter, He has worked for QinetiQ as a physicist in the acoustics team. His work has included a diverse range of acoustic and vibration projects, many of them requiring the design and construction of novel experimental setups.
Within TEAM-A, he is working on the PhD research entitled “Disruptive Technologies for Acoustic Noise Reduction”, jointly supervised by the University of Exeter and QinetiQ, where he is based. Currently he is investigating the acoustic characteristics of liquid films and liquid foams, to assess their potential for providing new ways of controlling sound.