Ammer JadoonDr A N K Jadoon has a BSc(Hons) in Materials Science from UMIST, MSc in Semiconductor Science and Technology from Imperial College, and a PhD in Materials Science from Brunel University.

Ammer's research and technical interests come under 'Surfaces and Interfaces', covering areas such as:

• Surface Technology
• Joining Science & Technology
• Tribology & Lubrication Science

Ammer worked for the Ministry of Defence for a number of years leading numerous projects in collaboration with NASA and Sandia National Labs. At BP, he leads a programme on Surface Technology.

He has received a number of awards for his work including the MoD Young Scientist award in 2005. He has authored numerous publications and technical reports, and edited a number of Journal of Materials Science special issues.

His accolades and affiliations include:

• Visiting Scientist – University of Oxford (Dept of Materials)
• Editorial board member – Advances in Applied Ceramics journal
• Industrial Panel Member – EPSRC 2008 International Review of UK Materials Research

Ammer is an organising committee member and Surface Science symposium chair – International conference on Surfaces, Coatings & Nanostructured Materials (NanoSMat).