Equality and diversity

Inspirational people from all corners of the globe can be found here in the department. Originating from over 35 countries, we are proud to be a truly diverse community of over 800 scientists, students and support staff working together to push boundaries of knowledge in Materials Science and Engineering.
Montage of staff from Materials Science and Engineering

Key initiatives within our department are focused on promoting equality within our workplace, and developing an inclusive and thriving environment for all our students and staff.

For more information contact the Chair of the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, Dr Eddie Cussen (e.j.cussen@sheffield.ac.uk).

The Department of Materials Science and Engineering holds an Athena SWAN Silver Award, recognising the importance we put on gender equality and ensuring that female Material Scientists and Engineers have the maximum opportunity for career development and growth within their chosen speciality.

2014

  • Founding of Researchers Forum, to promote Career Development and Networking within our PDRA, Research Fellow and Early Career Path Academics community.
  • E & D Website development 
  • Review of staff E & D training 

2013

  • Athena Swan Bronze Award for Materials Science & Engineering
  • Departmental Review of gender equality
  • UG Admissions and Outreach activities 

2012

  • Founding of Successful Women in Materials (SWIM) action to promote female Career Development and Networking within Materials Science and Engineering.
  • Preparation for Athena Swan Accreditation
  • First networking events

Equality, diversity and inclusion champions

Dr Eddie Cussen

Dr Eddie Cussen

Reader in Functional Materials
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
e.j.cussen@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5481
Dr Lisa Hollands

Dr Lisa Hollands

Quarrell Laboratory Team Leader
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
l.hollands@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 6017
Professor Dan Allwood

Professor Dan Allwood

Professor in Materials Physics
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
d.allwood@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5938
Tesoro Monaghan

Tesoro Monaghan

Assistant Engineering Technician
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
t.monaghan@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5458
Andy Keating

Andy Keating

PG Admissions and Student Support
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
a.keating@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5941
Stephanie Sharples

Stephanie Sharples

Personal Assistant to Head of Department
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
stephanie.sharples@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5502
Elinor Noble

Elinor Noble

MAPP Project Administrator
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
e.noble@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5504
Dr Amy Gandy

Dr Amy Gandy

Senior Lecturer in Nuclear Materials Engineering
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
a.gandy@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5484
Stephen Birch

Stephen Birch

Marketing and Communications Officer
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
s.birch@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5515
Dr Nick Weston

Dr Nick Weston

Research Associate
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
n.weston@sheffield.ac.uk
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Dr Michael Trikic

University Teacher
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Specialist in the interactions between living systems and materials.

 m.trikic@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5946
Dr Rebecca Boston

Dr Rebecca Boston

Lloyds Register Foundation / Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow
Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Research including functional ceramics for capacitors, thermoelectrics and batteries.

 r.boston@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5484
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Matt Jones

Departmental Administration Manager
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
matthew.l.jones@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 6003
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Amanda Southworth

ROSE (Recruitment, Outreach and Student Experience) Officer
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
a.southworth@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 6031
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Dr Claire Utton

Research Associate
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
c.utton@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 215 7099
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Jessica Bamonte

MAPP Project Administrator
Department of Materials Science and Engineering
j.bamonte@sheffield.ac.uk
+44 114 222 5504

Mr Sam Maguire

Undergraduate Student