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
91探花
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 91探花. 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, 91探花, 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, 91探花, 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 91探花, UK. Thesis: 鈥鈥&苍产蝉辫;

  • Sept 2007 鈥 June 2011: MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (1st Class) at 91探花, 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.