Education
- DPhil Materials Science, University of Oxford, Oriel College
- MEng Materials Science, University of Oxford, Mansfield College
Experience
Postdoctoral research scientist, Department of Materials, University of Oxford (2023 to present)
- Manage and lead a team of ~6 people to deliver world-leading research in lithium solid-state batteries.
- Deliver thermodynamics lectures to undergraduate students at the University of Oxford.
- Filed three patent applications as inventor, working closely with patent lawyers.
- Lead research on alloy anode and solid electrolyte optimisation.
- Lead industrial prototyping strategy with Nissan Motors, aligning research development targets with industrial needs and exploiting IP towards commercialisation.
- Secured funding for summer internships and international facility experiments.
- Represent projects regularly at senior review meetings and executive boards. National finalist in a UK academic speaking competition.
DPhil, Department of Materials, University of Oxford (2019 to 2023)
- Developed unique lithium alloy manufacturing and characterisation capabilities, leading to three high impact papers.
- Chaired the student consultative committee, sat on several university committees, and took part in outreach work.
Other research experience
- A nine-month project on quantum optical defects, and eight-week summer projects in material mechanics and superconductor synthesis.
Beyond the lab
Strong interest in science policy and broader government reform. Occasional ultra marathon runner. I also build Working with atoms, an open materials science learning resource.
Contact
Email: jack.aspinall@materials.ox.ac.uk
A full list of my research output is available on Google Scholar.
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