Dr Nick Weston

MEng, PhD, MIMMM

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Application Scientist (Advanced Metals Processing) | Henry Royce Institute

Dr Nick Weston
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n.weston@sheffield.ac.uk
Royce Discovery Centre

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Dr Nick Weston
School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering
Royce Discovery Centre
5 Portobello Street
Sheffield
S1 4ND
Profile

Nick joined the Henry Royce Institute in October 2022 as an Application Scientist, bringing a strong background in advanced metals processing and powder metallurgy. He completed his undergraduate degree in Aerospace Engineering and a PhD in Metallurgy, both at 9 1免费版下. Followed by 6 years as a Postdoctoral Research Associate (PDRA) in the . 


Nick focuses on developing capabilities and understanding limitations of Field Assisted Sintering Technology in order to apply its unique processing potential to solve real-world industrial manufacturing problems. Previous research included recycling waste titanium alloys through the FAST and FAST-forge processes to produce affordable engine components for the automotive industry (). This work has been featured as a case study for the Henry Royce Institute.

Qualifications

  • Oct 2022 鈥 Present: Henry Royce Institute Application Scientist (Advanced Metals Processing).

  • Oct 2018 鈥 July 2022: Research Associate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 9 1免费版下, UK. Innovate UK funded project () 鈥淔AST STEP 3 - Swarf Titanium to Engine Parts in 3 Steps鈥 with Prof Martin Jackson.

  • Aug 2016 鈥 Sept 2018: Research Associate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, 9 1免费版下, UK. Innovate UK funded project () "FAST-forge - from rutile sand to novel titanium alloy aerospace component in 3 steps" with Dr Martin Jackson.

  • Sept 2011 鈥 Oct 2017: PhD in Metallurgy via the Advanced Metallic Systems Centre for Doctoral Training at 9 1免费版下, UK. Thesis: 鈥鈥&苍产蝉辫;

  • Sept 2007 鈥 June 2011: MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (1st Class) at 9 1免费版下, UK

Research interests

Current and future research focuses on utilising Field Assisted Sintering Technology鈥檚 (FAST) unique processing conditions, as well as understanding and overcoming its limitations, to solve real-world industrial manufacturing problems. Broad areas of interest include: (1) Improvements in FAST specimen geometric complexity and moving towards near net-shape. (2) Microstructural control and manipulation, including subsequent post-FAST processing. (3) Joining of dissimilar alloys and materials via FAST. (4) FAST modelling/simulation for improved process control and component optimisation.

Publications

Journal articles

  • Weston NS, Premoli D, Childerhouse T, Blanch OL & Jackson M (2024) . Powder Metallurgy, 67(1), 70-85. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Marshall K, Schillinger P, Weston NS, Epler M & Jackson M (2022) . Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, 5, 100103-100103. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Childerhouse T, M鈥橲aoubi R, Franca L, Weston N, Crawforth P & Jackson M (2022) . International Journal of Fatigue, 163, 107054-107054. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Weston NS & Jackson M (2020) . Metals, 10(2). RIS download Bibtex download
  • Westona NS, Thomasa B & Jacksona M (2020) . MATEC Web of Conferences, 321, 02006-02006. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Pope JJ, Calvert EL, Weston NS & Jackson M (2019) . Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 269, 200-207. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Weston NS, Thomas B & Jackson M (2019) . Materials Science and Technology, 35(11), 1306-1328. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Calvert E, Wynne B, Weston N, Tudball A & Jackson M (2018) . Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 254, 158-170. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Benson LL, Benson Marshall LA, Weston NS, Mellor I & Jackson M (2017) . Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 48(11), 5228-5232. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Weston NS & Jackson M (2017) . Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 243, 335-346. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Weston NS, Derguti F, Tudball A & Jackson M (2015) . Journal of Materials Science, 50(14), 4860-4878. RIS download Bibtex download
  • Lister S, Levano Blanch O, Fern谩ndez Silva B, Weston N & Jackson M () . Materials Science and Technology. RIS download Bibtex download

Conference proceedings papers

  • Weston NS, Holden C, Ingall D, Lunn D, Williams S, Balderson J & Jackson M (2021) FAST STEP 3: Field Assisted Sintering Technology for Swarf Titanium to Engine Parts in 3 steps. Euro PM2021 Congress Proceedings RIS download Bibtex download
  • Marshall LB, Benson LL, Weston NS, Repper SE, Jackson M & Mellor I (2017) Development of titanium alloy powders produced via the metalysis process. Proceedings Euro PM 2017: International Powder Metallurgy Congress and Exhibition RIS download Bibtex download
  • Weston N, Derguti F & Jackson M () (pp 123-128) RIS download Bibtex download
Media and public engagement
  • Finalist of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee鈥檚 .
  • Henry Royce Institute Ambassador
  • Nick co-developed the 鈥楩AST-forge鈥 process, which has featured in a number of media publications:
    • UK Government website news article 鈥鈥, where the Secretary of State for Defence said: 鈥淭his ground-breaking method is not only faster and cheaper but could see a huge expansion of titanium parts and equipment throughout the military. It is a clear example of how our world-class scientists are working behind the scenes to help our Armed Forces as well as bringing prosperity and security to Britain.鈥
    • IMechE鈥檚 website news articles 鈥鈥 and 鈥鈥.
    • IOM3鈥檚 Materials World magazine article 鈥鈥.
  • ASM鈥檚 Advanced Materials and Processes magazine article 鈥鈥.