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Dr Nick Weston

MEng, PhD, MIMMM

School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering

Application Scientist (Advanced Metals Processing) | Henry Royce Institute

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
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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 ��«Ӱҵ. 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 – Present: Henry Royce Institute Application Scientist (Advanced Metals Processing).
Oct 2018 – July 2022: Research Associate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, ��«Ӱҵ, UK. Innovate UK funded project () “FAST STEP 3 - Swarf Titanium to Engine Parts in 3 Steps” with Prof Martin Jackson.
Aug 2016 – Sept 2018: Research Associate, Department of Materials Science and Engineering, ��«Ӱҵ, 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 – Oct 2017: PhD in Metallurgy via the Advanced Metallic Systems Centre for Doctoral Training at ��«Ӱҵ, UK. Thesis: “”&�Բ��;
Sept 2007 – June 2011: MEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering (1st Class) at ��«Ӱҵ, UK

Research interests: Current and future research focuses on utilising Field Assisted Sintering Technology’s (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.
Marshall K, Schillinger P, Weston NS, Epler M & Jackson M (2022) . Advances in Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering, 5, 100103-100103.
Childerhouse T, M’Saoubi R, Franca L, Weston N, Crawforth P & Jackson M (2022) . International Journal of Fatigue, 163, 107054-107054.
Weston NS & Jackson M (2020) . Metals, 10(2).
Westona NS, Thomasa B & Jacksona M (2020) . MATEC Web of Conferences, 321, 02006-02006.
Pope JJ, Calvert EL, Weston NS & Jackson M (2019) . Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 269, 200-207.
Weston NS, Thomas B & Jackson M (2019) . Materials Science and Technology, 35(11), 1306-1328.
Calvert E, Wynne B, Weston N, Tudball A & Jackson M (2018) . Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 254, 158-170.
Benson LL, Benson Marshall LA, Weston NS, Mellor I & Jackson M (2017) . Metallurgical and Materials Transactions A, 48(11), 5228-5232.
Weston NS & Jackson M (2017) . Journal of Materials Processing Technology, 243, 335-346.
Weston NS, Derguti F, Tudball A & Jackson M (2015) . Journal of Materials Science, 50(14), 4860-4878.
Lister S, Levano Blanch O, Fernández Silva B, Weston N & Jackson M () . Materials Science and Technology.

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
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
Weston N, Derguti F & Jackson M () (pp 123-128)

Media and public engagement

Finalist of the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee’s .
Henry Royce Institute Ambassador
Nick co-developed the ‘FAST-forge’ process, which has featured in a number of media publications:
- UK Government website news article “”, where the Secretary of State for Defence said: “This 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.”
- IMechE’s website news articles “” and “”.
- IOM3’s Materials World magazine article “”.

ASM’s Advanced Materials and Processes magazine article “”.