Speakers

Graduated from Nottingham University with a PhD in Metallurgy and Materials science. Worked in industry in the field of battery design and manufacture, mostly in the motive power and industrial energy storage sector at director level. Built 3 lead acid battery factories.
R&D includes development of a high temperature lithium/iron-sulphide battery for the Trident nuclear submarine. Was also engaged by Ebonex as head of manufacturing for a bipolar lead acid battery.
Won 2 SMART awards for MF LAB batteries, London Underground and British Rail in the early 1990s. Won an EU funded contract under the PHARE programme to supply train starter and lighting batteries to SNCFR (Romanian rail). In 2014 won the EU gold seal of approval for fast, low energy charging of LAB fork lift truck batteries. Awarded a Horizon 2020 grant.
Over the past 25 years, worked as an international consultant. Clients include: Zibo, Chilwee, SEC, Jinkelli, Microtex, Unik, Shield batteries, and TBS UK. Expert testimony in legal disputes including: Anti – Terror squad in Manchester and a dispute between Iran and the USA – Court of International Justice, Hague.