Studied physics at Swansea University and completed a PHD in the field of Material Science, using the Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM) based technique of Electron Back-Scattered Diffraction (EBSD) used to study Grain Boundary Engineering. Two years post-doc. research related to the fracture of ferritic steels used in the nuclear industry. Five years’ experience in steel industry working in the automotive and defence sectors. Employed by Sandvik Additive Manufacturing for more than 16 years in a technical & marketing sales capacity, specialising in the fields of powder metallurgy, with a particular focus on the applications of Metal Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing. Currently hold a strategic marketing & technical solutions position at Sandvik Additive Manufacturing – Powder Group. A committee member of EPMA MIM & AM sectors group. And represents the UK at ISO Standards committees for Additive Manufacturing.