Prof Peter Kelly

Who am I?

Joined MMU from Salford University in 2005 as Professor of Materials Science.

Head of Surface Engineering and Advanced Materials Research Centre

Academic and professional qualifications

PhD in Surface Engineering, awarded 1997 University of Salford

Previous employment

Reader, University of Salford

Other academic service (administration and management)

• Head of Research Development, School of Research, Enterprise and Innovation
• Former Director of Dalton Research Institute
• Head of Surface Engineering Group

Why study ?

Postgraduate supervision (completed/in progress)

Over 20 PhD completions as DoS or Co-I

Research expertise

The development and applications of magnetron sputtering processes, particularly pulsed sputtering; deposition and characterisation of thin films; tribology

Academic collaborations

Univeristy of Liverpool

University of Manchester

University of Central Lancashire

Oxford University

Hubei University, Wuhan, China

University of Milan, Italy

Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand

Federal University of Mineas Gerais, Belo Horizonte, Brazil

University of Minho, Guimaraes, Portugal

Anshan University of Science and Technology

Publications

• Featured Works

  J. Kulczyk-Malecka, PJ. Kelly, G. West, GCB. Clarke, JA. Ridealgh, et al. KP. Almtoft, AL. Greer, ZH. Barber. (2013). Investigation of silver diffusion in TiO2/Ag/TiO2 coatings. Acta Materialia.

• Journal articles

  G. Gulten, B. Yaylali, I. Efeoglu, Y. Totik, P. Kelly, et al. J. Kulczyk-Malecka. (2024). Effect of Nb and V doped elements on the mechanical and tribological properties of CrYN coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology. 477,

  B. Yaylali, G. Gulten, I. Efeoglu, Y. Totik, P. Kelly, et al. J. Kulczyk-Malecka. (2024). Influence of Nb and Ta on the corrosion and mechanical properties of CrYN coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology. 476, pp.130249-130249.

  K. Steier, PJ. Kelly, J. Kulczyk-Malecka (2023). Vanadium-Doped Ni/YSZ Anode Functional Layers for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Produced via Magnetron Sputtering. ECS Meeting Abstracts. MA2023-01(54), pp.76-76.

  A. Villamayor, T. Pomone, S. Perero, M. Ferraris, VL. Barrio, et al. E. G-Berasategui, P. Kelly. (2023). Development of photocatalytic nanostructured TiO2 and NiO/TiO2 coatings by DC magnetron sputtering for photocatalytic applications. Ceramics International. 49(11(B)), pp.19309-19317.

  X. Peng, S. Xie, S. Xiong, R. Li, P. Wang, et al. X. Zhang, Z. Liu, L. Hu, B. Gao, P. Kelly, PK. Chu. (2023). Ultralow-voltage hydrogen production and simultaneous Rhodamine B beneficiation in neutral wastewater. Journal of Energy Chemistry. 81, pp.574-582.

  K. Steier, PJ. Kelly, J. Kulczyk-Malecka (2023). Vanadium-Doped Ni/YSZ Anode Functional Layers for Solid Oxide Fuel Cells Produced via Magnetron Sputtering. ECS Transactions. 111(6), pp.469-474.

  SB. Bell, T. Graening, A. Evans, P. Kelly, BA. Pint, et al. KA. Kane. (2022). Burst and oxidation behavior of Cr-coated Zirlo during simulated LOCA testing. Journal of Nuclear Materials. 564, pp.153679-153679.

  LL. Coelho, M. Grao, T. Pomone, M. Ratova, P. Kelly, et al. M. Wilhelm, RDFPM. Moreira. (2022). Photocatalytic microfiltration membranes produced by magnetron sputtering with self-cleaning capabilities. Thin Solid Films. 747,

  M. Grao, J. Redfern, P. Kelly, M. Ratova (2022). Photocatalytic degradation of contaminants of emerging concern using a low-cost and efficient black bismuth titanate-based water treatment reactor. Journal of Water Process Engineering. 45, pp.102525-102525.

  J. Kulczyk-Malecka, IVJD. Santos, M. Betbeder, SJ. Rowley-Neale, Z. Gao, et al. PJ. Kelly. (2021). Low-temperature synthesis of vertically aligned graphene through microwave-assisted chemical vapour deposition. Thin Solid Films. 733, pp.138801-138801.

  M. Grao, M. Ratova, P. Kelly (2021). Design and optimisation of a low-cost titanium dioxide-coated stainless steel mesh photocatalytic water treatment reactor. Journal of Cleaner Production. 297,

  Z. Gao, J. Kulczyk-Malecka, Z. Zhang, H. Liu, X. Zhang, et al. Y. Chen, P. Hill, P. Kelly, P. Xiao. (2021). Oxidation and degradation of amorphous SiAlN coating via forming Si-Si bond. Corrosion Science. 183, pp.109318-109318.

  Z. Gao, Z. Zhang, X. Zhang, J. Kulczyk-Malecka, H. Liu, et al. P. Kelly, PJ. Withers, P. Xiao. (2020). A Conformable High Temperature Nitride Coating for Ti Alloys. Acta Materialia. 189, pp.274-283.

  O. Mekasuwandumrong, N. Jantarasorn, J. Panpranot, M. Ratova, P. Kelly, et al. P. Praserthdam. (2019). Synthesis of Cu/TiO2 catalysts by reactive magnetron sputtering deposition and its application for photocatalytic reduction of CO2 and H2O to CH4. Ceramics International. 45(17B),

  C. Struller, P. Kelly, N. Copeland (2019). Conversion of aluminium oxide coated films for food packaging applications—From a single layer material to a complete pouch. Food Packaging and Shelf Life. 20,

  NS. Allen, V. Vishnyakov, PJ. Kelly, RJ. Kriek, N. Mahdjoub, et al. C. Hill. (2019). Characterisation and photocatalytic assessment of TiO2 nano-polymorphs: Influence of crystallite size and influence of thermal treatment on paint coatings and dye fading kinetics. Journal of Physics and Chemistry of Solids. 126, pp.131-142.

  V. Vishnyakov, PJ. Kelly, J. Humblot, RJ. Kriek, NS. Allen, et al. N. Mahdjoub. (2018). Use of ion-assisted sputtering technique for producing photocatalytic titanium dioxide thin films: Influence of thermal treatments on structural and activity properties based on the decomposition of stearic acid. Polymer Degradation and Stability. 157, pp.1-8.

  R. Long, P. Kelly, S. Sun, J. Feng, X. Wang, et al. W. Li. (2018). The Influence of Pits on the Tribological Behavior of Grey Cast Iron under Dry Sliding. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2018,

  SJ. Rowley-Neale, M. Ratova, LTN. Fugita, GC. Smith, A. Gaffar, et al. J. Kulczyk-Malecka, PJ. Kelly, CE. Banks. (2018). Magnetron Sputter-Coated Nanoparticle MoS2 Supported on Nanocarbon: A Highly Efficient Electrocatalyst toward the Hydrogen Evolution Reaction. ACS Omega. 3(7), pp.7235-7242.

  M. Bernareggi, GL. Chiarello, G. West, M. Ratova, AM. Ferretti, et al. P. Kelly, E. Selli. Cu and Pt clusters deposition on TiO2 powders by DC magnetron sputtering for photocatalytic hydrogen production. Catalysis Today.

  NS. Allen, N. Mahdjoub, V. Vishnyakov, PJ. Kelly, RJ. Kriek (2018). The effect of crystalline phase (anatase, brookite and rutile) and size on the photocatalytic activity of calcined polymorphic titanium dioxide (TiO2). Polymer Degradation and Stability. 150, pp.31-36.

  J. Kamieniak, PJ. Kelly, AM. Doyle, CE. Banks (2018). Influence of the metal/metal oxide redox cycle on the catalytic activity of methane oxidation over Pd and Ni doped hydroxyapatite. Catalysis Communications. 107, pp.82-86.

  J. Kamieniak, PJ. Kelly, CE. Banks, AM. Doyle (2018). Mechanical, pH and Thermal Stability of Mesoporous Hydroxyapatite. Journal of Inorganic and Organometallic Polymers and Materials. 28(1), pp.84-91.

  X. Zhang, YW. Zhou, JB. Gao, ZW. Zhao, YY. Guo, et al. ZW. Xie, P. Kelly. (2017). Effect of the filament discharge current on the microstructure and performance of plasma-enhanced magnetron sputtered TiN coatings. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 725, pp.877-883.

  S. Sun, L. Xie, P. Kelly, R. Long, M. Li, et al. J. Feng. (2017). The Influence of Rotating Direction on the Tribological Behavior of Grey Cast Iron with Curve Distributed Pit Textured Surface. Mathematical Problems in Engineering. 2017,

  DAG. Sawtell, Z. Abd-Allah, JW. Bradley, GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2017). Mechanisms of atmospheric pressure plasma treatment of BOPP. Plasma Processes and Polymers. 15(1),

  LJW. Seidelmann, JW. Bradley, M. Ratova, J. Hewitt, J. Moffat, et al. P. Kelly. (2017). Reel-to-reel atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasma treatment of polypropylene films. Applied Sciences. 7(4),

  F. Wu, X. Tong, Z. Zhao, J. Gao, Y. Zhou, et al. P. Kelly. (2017). Oxygen-controlled structures and properties of transparent conductive SnO2:F films. Journal of Alloys and Compounds. 695, pp.765-770.

  O. Priha, M. Raulio, K. Cooke, L. Fisher, C. Hill, et al. S. Hylkinen, P. Kelly, P. Navabpour, S. Ostovarpour, K. Tapani, C. Tattershall, A-K. Vehviläinen, J. Verran, E. Storgårds. (2015). Microbial populations on brewery filling hall surfaces – Progress towards functional coatings. Food Control. 55, pp.1-11.

  P. Navabpour, S. Ostovarpour, J. Hampshire, P. Kelly, J. Verran, et al. K. Cooke. (2014). The effect of process parameters on the structure, photocatalytic and self-cleaning properties of TiO2 and Ag-TiO2 coatings deposited using reactive magnetron sputtering. Thin Solid Films. 571(P1), pp.75-83.

  M. Ratova, GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2014). HiPIMS deposition of tungsten-doped titania coatings for photocatalytic applications. Vacuum. 102, pp.48-50.

  N. Farahani, P. Kelly, G. West, C. Hill, V. Vishnyakov (2013). Photocatalytic Activity of Reactively Sputtered Titania Coatings Deposited Using a Full Face Erosion Magnetron. Coatings. 3(4), pp.177-193.

  J. Kulczyk-Malecka, P. Kelly, G. West, G. Clarke, J. Ridealgh (2013). Characterisation Studies of the Structure and Properties of As-Deposited and Annealed Pulsed Magnetron Sputtered Titania Coatings. Coatings. 3(3), pp.166-176.

  N. Farahani, P. Kelly, G. West, M. Ratova, C. Hill, et al. V. Vishnyakov. (2013). An Investigation into W or Nb or ZnFe2O4 Doped Titania Nanocomposites Deposited from Blended Powder Targets for UV/Visible Photocatalysis. Coatings. 3(3), pp.153-165.

  M. Ratova, PJ. Kelly, GT. West, I. Iordanova (2013). Enhanced properties of magnetron sputtered photocatalytic coatings via transition metal doping. Surface and Coatings Technology. 228(SUPPL.1),

  CF. Struller, PJ. Kelly, NJ. Copeland, SJ. Read (2013). Characterization and conversion of aluminum oxide coated flexible barrier films. Web Coating and Handling Conference 2013. 2, pp.1429-1450.

  J. Kulczyk-Malecka, PJ. Kelly, G. West, GCB. Clarke, JA. Ridealgh, et al. KP. Almtoft, AL. Greer, ZH. Barber. (2013). Investigation of silver diffusion in TiO2/Ag/TiO2 coatings. Acta Materialia.

  J. Kulczyk-Malecka, PJ. Kelly, G. West, C. G C B, JA. Ridealgh (2013). Diffusion studies in magnetron sputter deposited silicon nitride films. Surface and Coatings Technology.

  CF. Struller, PJ. Kelly, NJ. Copeland (2013). Aluminum oxide barrier coatings on polymer films for food packaging applications. Surface and Coatings Technology.

  CF. Struller, PJ. Kelly, NJ. Copeland, V. Tobin, HE. Assender, et al. CW. Holliday, SJ. Read. (2013). Aluminium oxide barrier films on polymeric web and their conversion for packaging applications. Thin Solid Films.

  CF. Struller, PJ. Kelly, NJ. Copeland, CM. Liauw (2012). Aluminum oxide barrier layers on polymer web. Web Coating and Handling Conference 2012. 1, pp.661-683.

  DJ. Wickens, G. West, PJ. Kelly, J. Verran, S. Lynch, et al. KA. Whitehead. (2012). Antimicrobial activity of nanocomposite zirconium nitride/silver coatings to combat external bone fixation pin infections. Int J Artif Organs. 35(10), pp.817-825.

  PJ. Kelly, PM. Barker, S. Ostovarpour, M. Ratova, GT. West, et al. I. Iordanova, JW. Bradley. (2012). Deposition of photocatalytic titania coatings on polymeric substrates by HiPIMS. Vacuum. 86(12), pp.1880-1882.

  CF. Struller, PJ. Kelly, NJ. Copeland, CM. Liauw (2012). Characterization studies of aluminum oxide barrier coatings on polymeric substrates. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films. 30(4),

  I. Iordanova, PJ. Kelly, M. Burova, A. Andreeva, B. Stefanova (2012). Influence of thickness on the crystallography and surface topography of TiN nano-films deposited by reactive DC and pulsed magnetron sputtering. Thin Solid Films. 520(16), pp.5333-5339.

  M. Ratova, PJ. Kelly, GT. West, I. Iordanova (2012). Enhanced properties of magnetron sputtered photocatalytic coatings via transition metal doping. Surface and Coatings Technology.

  TO. Kääriäinen, PJ. Kelly, DC. Cameron, B. Beake, H. Li, et al. PM. Barker, CF. Struller. (2012). Nanoscratch testing of atomic layer deposition and magnetron sputtered TiO 2 and Al 2O 3 coatings on polymeric substrates. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films. 30(1),

  N. Farahani, PJ. Kelly, G. West, M. Ratova, C. Hill, et al. V. Vishnyakov. (2011). Photocatalytic activity of reactively sputtered and directly sputtered titania coatings. Thin Solid Films. 520(5), pp.1464-1469.

  J. Kulczyk-Malecka, PJ. Kelly, G. West, GCB. Clarke, JA. Ridealgh (2011). Investigations of diffusion behaviour in Al-doped zinc oxide and zinc stannate coatings. Thin Solid Films. 520(5), pp.1368-1374.

  GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2011). Influence of inert gas species on the growth of silver and molybdenum films via a magnetron discharge. Surface and Coatings Technology. 206(7), pp.1648-1652.

  A. Mishra, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2011). The 2D plasma potential distribution in a HiPIMS discharge. Journal of Physics D: Applied Physics. 44(42),

  KA. Whitehead, H. Li, PJ. Kelly, J. Verran (2011). The antimicrobial properties of titanium nitride/silver nanocomposite coatings. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 25(17), pp.2299-2315.

  B. Liebig, NSJ. Braithwaite, PJ. Kelly, R. Chistyakov, B. Abraham, et al. JW. Bradley. (2011). Time-resolved plasma characterisation of modulated pulsed power magnetron sputtering of chromium. Surface and Coatings Technology. 205(SUPPL. 2),

  PJ. Kelly, KA. Whitehead, H. Li, J. Verran, RD. Arnell (2011). The influence of silver content on the tribological and antimicrobial properties of ZrN/Ag nanocomposite coatings. J Nanosci Nanotechnol. 11(6), pp.5383-5387.

  I. Iordanova, PJ. Kelly, V. Antonov, H. Li (2011). Influence of concentration of Ag on electron and crystallographic structure of reactively cosputtered CFUBMS TiN/Ag nanocomposite coatings. Materials Technology. 26(1), pp.40-45.

  P. Poolcharuansin, JW. Bradley, PJ. Kelly (2011). Time-resolved Langmuir probe measurements in preionised HiPIMS discharge. Materials Technology. 26(1), pp.25-27.

  P. Kelly (2011). Continual development keeps reactive sputter deposition at the forefront of surface engineering processes. MATERIALS TECHNOLOGY. 26(1), pp.1-2.

  B. Liebig, NSJ. Braithwaite, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2010). Spatial and temporal investigation of high power pulsed magnetron discharges by optical 2D-imaging. Thin Solid Films. 519(5), pp.1699-1704.

  PJ. Kelly, H. Li, PS. Benson, KA. Whitehead, J. Verran, et al. RD. Arnell, I. Iordanova. (2010). Comparison of the tribological and antimicrobial properties of CrN/Ag, ZrN/Ag, TiN/Ag, and TiN/Cu nanocomposite coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology. 205(5), pp.1606-1610.

  GT. West, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2010). A comparison of thin silver films grown onto zinc oxide via conventional magnetron sputtering and HiPIMS deposition. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 38(11 PART 1), pp.3057-3061.

  J. Verran, A. Packer, PJ. Kelly, KA. Whitehead (2010). Use of the atomic force microscope to determine the strength of bacterial attachment to grooved surface features. Journal of Adhesion Science and Technology. 24(13-14), pp.2271-2285.

  J. Verran, A. Packer, P. Kelly, KA. Whitehead (2010). Titanium-coating of stainless steel as an aid to improved cleanability. Int J Food Microbiol. 141 Suppl 1, pp.S134-S139.

  A. Mishra, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2010). The evolution of the plasma potential in a HiPIMS discharge and its relationship to deposition rate. Plasma Sources Science and Technology. 19(4),

  N. Mahdjoub, N. Allen, P. Kelly, V. Vishnyakov (2010). SEM and Raman study of thermally treated TiO2 anatase nanopowders: Influence of calcination on photocatalytic activity. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 211(1), pp.59-64.

  J. Verran, A. Packer, P. Kelly, KA. Whitehead (2010). The retention of bacteria on hygienic surfaces presenting scratches of microbial dimensions. Lett Appl Microbiol. 50(3), pp.258-263.

  N. Mahdjoub, N. Allen, P. Kelly, V. Vishnyakov (2010). Thermally induced phase and photocatalytic activity evolution of polymorphous titania. Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology A: Chemistry. 210(2-3), pp.125-129.

  K. Whitehead, P. Kelly, H. Li, J. Verran (2010). Surface topography and physicochemistry of silver containing titanium nitride nanocomposite coatings. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology B. 28(1), pp.180-187.

  PJ. Kelly, H. Li, KA. Whitehead, J. Verran, RD. Arnell, et al. I. Iordanova. (2009). A study of the antimicrobial and tribological properties of TiN/Ag nanocomposite coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology. 204(6-7), pp.1137-1140.

  JA. Freeman, PJ. Kelly, GT. West, JW. Bradley, I. Iordanova (2009). The effects of composition and pulsed biasing on chromium nitride films. Surface and Coatings Technology. 204(6-7), pp.907-910.

  S. Carpenter, PJ. Kelly (2009). Sub-microstructure and surface topography of reactive unbalanced magnetron sputtered titanium and titanium compound thin films. Surface and Coatings Technology. 204(6-7), pp.923-926.

  YW. Zhou, Z. Zhao, CY. Zheng, PJ. Kelly (2009). Properties of multi-component CrBMoS coatings by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets. Materials Science and Technology Conference and Exhibition 2009, MS and T'09. 4, pp.2173-2180.

  A. Mishra, JW. Bradley, PJ. Kelly (2009). Spatial and temporal evolution of plasma potential in HIPIMS discharge. IEEE International Conference on Plasma Science.

  PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2009). Pulsed magnetron sputtering - process overview and applications. Journal of Optoelectronics and Advanced Materials. 11(9), pp.1101-1107.

  I. Swindells, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2008). Spatially-resolved optical emission from a bi-polar pulsed DC magnetron discharge. Surface and Coatings Technology. 203(3-4), pp.391-395.

  GCB. Clarke, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2008). Time-resolved optical imaging of an AC magnetron discharge. IEEE Transactions on Plasma Science. 36(4 PART 1), pp.1372-1373.

  GA. Jones, D. Arnell, P. Kelly (2008). On the potential of CVD diamond films as mechanical seal face materials. Tribology and Lubrication Technology. 64(6), pp.50-60.

  Y. Zhou, P. Kelly, QB. Sun (2008). The characteristics of the plasma in a powder sputtering. THIN SOLID FILMS. 516(12), pp.4030-4035.

  M. Audronis, A. Leyland, PJ. Kelly, A. Matthews (2008). Composition and structure-property relationships of chromium-diboride/ molybdenum-disulphide PVD nanocomposite hard coatings deposited by pulsed magnetron sputtering. Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing. 91(1), pp.77-86.

  I. Iordanova, R. Mirchev, PJ. Kelly, V. Antonov (2008). Evolution of micro- and substructure parameters of TiN films applied by reactive CFUBMS on steel substrates. Galvanotechnik. 99(4),

  M. Audronis, ZM. Rosli, A. Leyland, PJ. Kelly, A. Matthews (2008). Tribological behaviour of pulsed magnetron sputtered CrB2 coatings examined by reciprocating sliding wear testing against aluminium alloy and steel. Surface and Coatings Technology. 202(8), pp.1470-1478.

  PJ. Kelly, T. vom Braucke, Z. Liu, RD. Arnell, ED. Doyle (2007). Pulsed DC titanium nitride coatings for improved tribological performance and tool life. Surface and Coatings Technology. 202(4-7), pp.774-780.

  PJ. Kelly, G. West, YN. Kok, JW. Bradley, I. Swindells, et al. GCB. Clarke. (2007). A comparison of the characteristics of planar and cylindrical magnetrons operating in pulsed DC and AC modes. Surface and Coatings Technology. 202(4-7), pp.952-956.

  M. Čada, JW. Bradley, GCB. Clarke, PJ. Kelly (2007). Measurement of energy transfer at an isolated substrate in a pulsed dc magnetron discharge. Journal of Applied Physics. 102(6),

  R. Mirchev, I. Iordanova, V. Antonov, PJ. Kelly (2007). Investigation of texture and residual stresses in reactive magnetron sputtered TiN coatings on M2 steel substrates. AIP Conference Proceedings. 899,

  I. Iordanova, R. Mirchev, V. Antonov, PJ. Kelly, K. Varblianska (2007). Analysis of substructure parameters in different texture components and structure-formation in magnetron sputtered TiN coatings. AIP Conference Proceedings. 899,

  SA. Voronin, GCB. Clarke, M. Čada, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2007). An improved method for IEDF determination in pulsed plasmas and its application to the pulsed dc magnetron. Measurement Science and Technology. 18(7), pp.1872-1876.

  PJ. Kelly, AA. Onifade, Y. Zhou, GCB. Clarke, M. Audronis, et al. JW. Bradley. (2007). The influence of pulse frequency and duty on the deposition rate in pulsed magnetron sputtering. Plasma Processes and Polymers. 4(3), pp.246-252.

  I. Iordanova, PJ. Kelly, R. Mirchev, V. Antonov (2007). Crystallography of magnetron sputtered TiN coatings on steel substrates. Vacuum. 81(7), pp.830-842.

  M. Audronis, A. Leyland, PJ. Kelly, A. Matthews (2006). The effect of pulsed magnetron sputtering on the structure and mechanical properties of CrB2 coatings. Surface and Coatings Technology. 201(7 SPEC. ISS.), pp.3970-3976.

  M. Audronis, PJ. Kelly, A. Leyland, A. Matthews (2006). Microstructure of direct current and pulse magnetron sputtered Cr-B coatings. Thin Solid Films. 515(4), pp.1511-1516.

  PJ. Kelly, Y. Zhou (2006). Zinc oxide-based transparent conductive oxide films prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets: Process features and film properties. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films. 24(5), pp.1782-1789.

  JW. Bradley, GCB. Clarke, NSJ. Braithwaite, PM. Bryant, PJ. Kelly (2006). Time resolved 2-D optical imaging of a pulsed unbalanced magnetron plasma. Plasma Sources Science and Technology. 15(2),

  GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2006). Improved properties of optical coatings through substrate pre-treatment. Thin Solid Films. 502(1-2), pp.55-58.

  M. Audronis, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, AV. Valiulis (2006). Pulsed magnetron sputtering of chromium boride films from loose powder targets. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 200(14-15), pp.4166-4173.

  I. Swindells, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2006). Influence of substrate conditions on the temporal behaviour of plasma parameters in a pulsed dc magnetron discharge. New Journal of Physics. 8,

  GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2006). Improved durability of dielectric coatings for large-area applications on glass via ion beam pretreatment of the substrate. Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films. 24(2), pp.334-339.

  AA. Onifade, PJ. Kelly (2006). The influence of deposition parameters on the structure and properties of magnetron-sputtered titania coatings. Thin Solid Films. 494(1-2), pp.8-12.

  M. Audronis, PJ. Kelly, A. Leyland, A. Matthews (2006). A TEM study of the structure of magnetron sputtered chromium diboride coatings. Journal of Physics: Conference Series. 26(1), pp.355-358.

  PJ. Kelly, Y. Zhou, J. Hisek, M. Audronis, EM. Alkoy (2005). Pulsed magnetron sputtering of powder targets: A new development tool for multi-component coatings. Proceedings, Annual Technical Conference - Society of Vacuum Coaters. pp.495-500.

  M. Audronis, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, A. Leyland, A. Matthews (2005). Deposition of multicomponent chromium boride based coatings by pulsed magnetron sputtering of powder targets. Surface and Coatings Technology. 200(5-6), pp.1616-1623.

  M. Audronis, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, A. Leyland, A. Matthews (2005). The structure and properties of chromium diboride coatings deposited by pulsed magnetron sputtering of powder targets. Surface and Coatings Technology. 200(5-6), pp.1366-1371.

  GCB. Clarke, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2005). Cathode current distributions in an unbalanced magnetron. Surface and Coatings Technology. 200(5-6), pp.1341-1345.

  EM. Alkoy, PJ. Kelly (2005). The structure and properties of copper oxide and copper aluminium oxide coatings prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering of powder targets. VACUUM. 79(3-4), pp.221-230.

  GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2004). Substrate pre-treatment for improvements in structural and mechanical properties of zinc oxide coatings on glass. THIN SOLID FILMS. 469-470, pp.70-74.

  M. Yehya, PJ. Kelly (2004). Novel enhances magnetron sputtering system. SURFACE ENGINEERING. 20(3), pp.177-180.

  PJ. Kelly, J. Hisek, Y. Zhou, RD. Pilkington, RD. Arnell (2004). Advanced coatings through pulsed magnetron sputtering. SURFACE ENGINEERING. 20(3), pp.157-162.

  PJ. Kelly, J. O'Brien, RD. Arnell (2004). The production of porous and chemically reactive coatings by magnetron sputtering. VACUUM. 74(1), pp.1-10.

  H. Bäcker, JW. Bradley, PS. Henderson, PJ. Kelly (2003). Plasma Parameters During Thin Film Deposition. Proceedings, Annual Technical Conference - Society of Vacuum Coaters. pp.479-485.

  PJ. Kelly, CF. Beevers, PS. Henderson, RD. Arnell, JW. Bradley, et al. H. Backer. (2003). A comparison of the properties of titanium-based films produced by pulsed and continuous DC magnetron sputtering. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 174, pp.795-800.

  PJ. Kelly, Y. Zhou, A. Postill (2003). A novel technique for the deposition of aluminium-doped zinc oxide films. THIN SOLID FILMS. 426(1-2), pp.111-116.

  M. Yehya, PJ. Kelly (2003). Combined AFM and XPS analysis of complex surfaces. Surface and Coatings Technology. 174-175, pp.286-289.

  JW. Bradley, H. Backer, Y. Aranda-Gonzalvo, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (2002). The distribution of ion energies at the substrate in an asymmetric bi-polar pulsed DC magnetron discharge. PLASMA SOURCES SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY. 11(2), pp.165-174.

  PJ. Kelly, R. Hall, J. O'Brien, JW. Bradley, P. Henderson, et al. G. Roche, RD. Arnell. (2001). Studies of mid-frequency pulsed dc biasing. JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A-VACUUM SURFACES AND FILMS. 19(6), pp.2856-2865.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, MD. Hudson, AEJ. Wilson, G. Jones (2001). Enhanced mechanical seal performance through CVD diamond films. VACUUM. 61(1), pp.61-74.

  JW. Bradley, H. Backer, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (2001). Time-resolved Langmuir probe measurements at the substrate position in a pulsed mid-frequency DC magnetron plasma. SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. 135(2-3), pp.221-228.

  PJ. Kelly, PS. Henderson, RD. Arnell, GA. Roche, D. Carter (2000). Reactive pulsed magnetron sputtering process for alumina films. JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A-VACUUM SURFACES AND FILMS. 18(6), pp.2890-2896.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1999). Control of the structure and properties of aluminum oxide coatings deposited by pulsed magnetron sputtering. JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A. 17(3), pp.945-953.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1998). Development of a novel structure zone model relating to the closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering system. JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY A-VACUUM SURFACES AND FILMS. 16(5), pp.2858-2869.

  E. Serra, PJ. Kelly, DK. Ross, RD. Arnell (1998). Alumina sputtered on MANET as an effective deuterium permeation barrier. Journal of Nuclear Materials. 257(2), pp.194-198.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1998). The influence of substrate temperature on the properties of Al, Zr and W coatings deposited by closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering. VACUUM. 49(1), pp.43-47.

  PJ. Kelly, OA. Abu-Zeid, RD. Arnell, J. Tong (1996). The deposition of aluminium oxide coatings by reactive unbalanced magnetron sputtering. Surface and Coatings Technology. 86-87(PART 1), pp.28-32.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1996). The influence of deposition parameters on the structure of Al, Zr and W coatings deposited by closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering. Surface and Coatings Technology. 86-87(PART 1), pp.425-431.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, W. Ahmed, A. Afzal (1996). Novel engineering coatings produced by closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering. Materials and Design. 17(4), pp.215-219.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, W. Ahmed (1993). Novel materials by unbalanced magnetron sputtering. Materials World. 1(3), pp.161-165.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, W. Ahmed (1993). Some recent applications of materials deposited by unbalanced magnetron sputiering. Surface Engineering. 9(4), pp.287-292.

  PV. McCrory, S. Tinston, V. Piddock, P. Kelly, EC. Combe, et al. RD. Arnell. (1991). Tin oxide coating of aluminous porcelain by reactive ion plating. J Dent. 19(3), pp.171-175.

• Chapters in books

  J. Verran, A. Packer, PJ. Kelly, KA. Whitehead (2011). Use of the atomic force microscope to determine the strength of bacterial attachment to grooved surface features. A. Carre. In: Surface and Interfacial Aspects of Cell Adhesion. Leiden: Koninklijke Brill NV, pp.225-239.

• Conferences

  AK. Evans, PJ. Kelly, DT. Goddard, A. Cole-Baker, G. Obasi, et al. M. Preuss, EP. Vernon. (2020). Fabrication, characterization, and testing of Cr-coated Zr alloy nuclear fuel rod cladding for enhanced accident tolerance. In: GLOBAL 2019 - International Nuclear Fuel Cycle Conference and TOP FUEL 2019 - Light Water Reactor Fuel Performance Conference. pp.864-872.

  C. Struller, P. Kelly, N. Copeland (2016). Conversion of aluminium oxide coated films - From a single layer material to the finished & filled pouch. In: Web Coating and Handling Conference 2016, WCHC 2016. pp.611-630.

  Z. Abd-Allah, D. Sawtell, G. West, P. Kelly, J. Bradley (2015). Mass spectrometric investigation of the ionic species in a dielectric barrier discharge operating in He-H2O and N2-C2H2 mixtures. Antwerp, Belgium,

  Q. Murtaza, P. Kelly (2015). Optimization of two-wire arc thermal spray process for the production of free-standing tin alloy coating. In: AES-ATEMA International Conference Series - Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications. pp.33-39.

  Z. Abd-Allah, D. Sawtell, K. McKay, G. West, P. Kelly, et al. J. Bradley. (2014). Mass spectrometry study of plasma ion chemistry in an atmospheric pressure DBD based plasma reactor. Zinnowitz, Germany,

  A. Shah, N. Renevier, I. Sherrington, D. Wickens, P. Kelly (2014). Mechanical and tribological behaviour of thin ceramic coatings deposited on PET and PEN substrates. In: 5th World Tribology Congress, WTC 2013. pp.2354-2357.

  Q. Murtaza, P. Kelly (2011). Optimization of two-wire Arc thermal spray process for the production of free-standing Tin alloy coating. In: AES-ATEMA International Conference Series - Advances and Trends in Engineering Materials and their Applications. pp.279-286.

  KA. Whitehead, PJ. Kelly, H. Li, . Benson PS, J. Verran, et al. RD. Arnell, I. Iordanova. Comparison of Tribological and Anti-Microbial Properties of CrN/Ag, ZrN/Ag, TiN/Ag, and TiN/Cu Nanocomposite Coatings. San Diego, USA, 2010.

  J. Verran, A. Packer, P. Kelly, KA. Whitehead Surface topography and organic soil factors affecting the hygienic status of open food contact surfaces. In: Fouling and Cleaning in Food Processing Conference Proceedings. Cambridge, UK, 2010. pp.1-6.

  P. Kelly, H. Li, KA. Whitehead, J. Verran Comparison of tribiological and antimicrobial properties of TiN/Ag and ZrN/Ag nanocomposite coatings. In: Fouling and Cleaning in Food Processing Conference Proceedings. Cambridge, UK, 2010. pp.16-23.

  G. Clarke, A. Mishra, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2009). Cathode current density distributions in high power impulse and direct current magnetron sputtering modes. In: Plasma Processes and Polymers.

  PJ. Kelly, H. Li, KA. Whitehead, PS. Benson, J. Verran The influence of silver content on the tribological and antimicrobial properties of TiN/Ag ZrN/Ag nanocomposite coatings. Manchester, United Kingdom, 21/7/2009.

  G. West, P. Kelly, P. Barker, A. Mishra, J. Bradley (2009). Measurements of Deposition Rate and Substrate Heating in a HiPIMS Discharge. In: Plasma Processes and Polymers.

  A. Packer, P. Kelly, KA. Whitehead, J. Verran Use of the Atomic Force Microscope to Determine the Effect of Defined Linear Features on the Adhesion of Bacteria. Santa Clara, CA USA, 11/5/2009. pp.177-180.

  KA. Whitehead, PJ. Kelly, J. Verran, RD. Arnell, I. Iordnova A Study of the Anti-Microbial and Tribological Properties of TiN/Ag. San Diego, USA, 2009.

  A. Mishra, G. Clarke, P. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2009). High Temporal Resolution Ion Energy Distribution Functions in HIPIMS Discharges. In: PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS. Garmisch Partenkirchen, GERMANY, 15/9/2008. pp.S610-S614.

  KA. Whitehead, A. Packer, P. Kelly, J. Verran (2008). Influence of Varied Defined Linear Features on the Retention of Microorganisms. In: Proc. SVC 51st Annual Technical Conference. Chicago, pp.243-246.

  A. Packer, P. Kelly, KA. Whitehead, J. Verran (2007). Effects of Defined Linear Features on Surface Hygiene and Cleanability.

  M. Audronis, PJ. Kelly, A. Leyland, A. Matthews (2007). A new approach to the deposition of elemental boron and boron-based coatings by pulsed magnetron sputtering of loosely packed boron powder targets. In: Plasma Processes and Polymers.

  YN. Kok, PJ. Kelly (2007). Properties of pulsed magnetron sputtered TiO2 coatings grown under different magnetron configurations and powerdeliver modes. In: Plasma Processes and Polymers.

  AA. Onifade, PJ. Kelly (2007). The introduction of alternative process gas regimes during the reactive sputter deposition of titania coatings. In: Plasma Processes and Polymers.

  GA. Jones, D. Arnell, P. Kelly (2008). On the Potential of CVD Diamond Films as Mechanical Seal Face Materials. In: TRIBOLOGY TRANSACTIONS. Philadelphia, PA, 6/5/2007. pp.33-43.

  R. Mirchev, V. Antonov, I. Iordanova, PJ. Kelly (2006). Influence of magnetron sputtering conditions on the parameters of TiN coatings on steel substrates. In: ZEITSCHRIFT FUR KRISTALLOGRAPHIE. Prague, CZECH REPUBLIC, 2/9/2004. pp.269-274.

  P. Kelly (2004). Guest Editorial. In: Surface Engineering. pp.153-154.

  RD. Arnell, PJ. Kelly, JW. Bradley (2004). Recent developments in pulsed magnetron sputtering. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. San Diego, CA, 19/4/2004. pp.158-163.

  Y. Zhou, PJ. Kelly (2004). The properties of tin-doped indium oxide films prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets. In: THIN SOLID FILMS. San Diego, CA, 19/4/2004. pp.18-23.

  GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2004). Substrate pretreatment for improvements in structural and mechanical properties of zinc oxide coatings on glass. In: THIN SOLID FILMS. San Diego, CA, 19/4/2004. pp.70-74.

  J. Hampshire, PJ. Kelly, DG. Teer (2004). The structure of co-deposited aluminium-titanium alloy coatings. In: THIN SOLID FILMS. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 28/4/2003. pp.418-424.

  J. Hampshire, PJ. Kelly, DG. Teer (2004). The tribological properties of co-deposited aluminium-titanium alloy coatings. In: THIN SOLID FILMS. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 28/4/2003. pp.392-398.

  GT. West, PJ. Kelly (2004). Improved mechanical properties of optical coatings via an enhanced sputtering process. In: THIN SOLID FILMS. SAN DIEGO, CA, 28/4/2003. pp.20-25.

  MG. Brookes, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (2004). Mechanical property measurement of titanium/titanium nitride and aluminium-magnesium/magnesium freestanding multilayer foils. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. SAN DIEGO, CA, 28/4/2003. pp.518-524.

  Y. Zhou, PJ. Kelly, A. Postill, O. Abu-Zeid, AA. Alnajjar (2004). The characteristics of aluminium-doped zinc oxide films prepared by pulsed magnetron sputtering from powder targets. In: THIN SOLID FILMS. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 28/4/2003. pp.33-39.

  PS. Henderson, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell, H. Backer, JW. Bradley (2003). Investigation into the properties of titanium based films deposited using pulsed magnetron sputtering. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. GARMISCH PARTENKI, GERMANY, 9/9/2002. pp.779-783.

  H. Backer, PS. Henderson, JW. Bradley, PJ. Kelly (2003). Time-resolved investigation of plasma parameters during deposition of Ti and TiO2 thin films. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. GARMISCH PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY, 9/9/2002. pp.909-913.

  J. Hampshire, PJ. Kelly, DG. Teer (2002). Structure and mechanical properties of co-deposited TiAl thin films. In: THIN SOLID FILMS. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 22/4/2002. pp.386-391.

  H. Backer, JW. Bradley, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (2001). Using Langmuir probes to measure the plasma decay rates in pulsed RF magnetron discharges. In: JOURNAL OF PHYSICS D-APPLIED PHYSICS. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, 19/3/2001. pp.2709-2714.

  JW. Bradley, H. Backer, PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (2001). Space and time resolved Langmuir probe measurements in a 100 kHz pulsed rectangular magnetron system. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY, 17/9/2000. pp.337-341.

  PJ. Kelly, R. Hall, J. O'Brien, JW. Bradley, G. Roche, et al. RD. Arnell. (2001). Substrate effects during mid-frequency pulsed DC biasing. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY, 17/9/2000. pp.635-641.

  J. O'Brien, PJ. Kelly (2001). Characterisation studies of the pulsed dual cathode magnetron sputtering process for oxide films. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. PARTENKIRCHEN, GERMANY, 17/9/2000. pp.621-627.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (2000). Magnetron sputtering: a review of recent developments and applications. In: VACUUM. MANCHESTER METROPOLITAN UNIV, MANCHESTER, ENGLAND, 31/3/1999. pp.159-172.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1998). The influence of magnetron configuration on ion current density and deposition rate in a dual unbalanced magnetron sputtering system. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA, 25/4/1998. pp.317-322.

  RD. Arnell, PJ. Kelly (1999). Recent advances in magnetron sputtering. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA, 5/10/1997. pp.170-176.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1997). Characterization studies of the structure of Al, Zr, and W coatings deposited by closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. GARMISCH PARTENKI, GERMANY, 9/9/1996. pp.595-602.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1998). The determination of the current-voltage characteristics of a closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering system. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. GARMISCH PARTENKI, GERMANY, 9/9/1996. pp.1370-1376.

  PJ. Kelly, RD. Arnell (1996). The influence of deposition parameters on the structure of Al, Zr and W coatings deposited by closed-field unbalanced magnetron sputtering. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. SAN DIEGO, CA, 22/4/1996. pp.425-431.

  PJ. Kelly, OA. AbuZeid, RD. Arnell, J. Tong (1996). The deposition of aluminium oxide coatings by reactive unbalanced magnetron sputtering. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. SAN DIEGO, CA, 22/4/1996. pp.28-32.

  PJ. KELLY, SF. TINSTON (1994). PYROTECHNIC DEVICES BY UNBALANCED MAGNETRON SPUTTERING. In: VACUUM. BRIGHTON, ENGLAND, 19/4/1993. pp.507-511.

  PJ. KELLY, SF. TINSTON, RD. ARNELL (1993). THE DEPOSITION AND ANALYSIS OF PYROTECHNIC DEVICES DEPOSITED BY MAGNETRON SPUTTERING. In: SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY. GARMISCH PARTENKIR, GERMANY, 26/10/1992. pp.597-602.

• Other

  N. Keller, P. Kelly, C. Tavares, E. Selli (2019). Selected contributions from the 4th Photocatalytic and Superhydrophilic Surfaces Workshop, PSS2017. Catalysis Today.

Invited papers

Selected recent invited papers:

‘Pulsed Magnetron Sputtering – Process Overview and Applications.’ Presented at the 11th Plasma Surface Engineering Conference, PSE2008, Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Sept 15-19 2008. – Plenary Lecture.

‘Comparisons of the Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Ceramic Coatings on ‘Hard’ and ‘Soft’ Substrates.’ Presented at ICMCTF 2011, San Diego, May 2-6 2011. – Invited talk

‘Production of Photocatalytically Active Titania Coatings by Reactive Sputtering and Direct Sputtering from Powder Targets.’ Presented at Asian-European Plasma Surface Engineering Conference, AEPSE 2011, Dalian, Sept 19-22, 2011 – Plenary Lecture

‘Photocatalytic Activity of Doped Titania and Tantala Sputtered Coatings under UV and Fluorescent Light Sources.’ Presented at the 6th Int’l Conf. on Technological Advances of Thin Films and Surface Coatings, July 14-17, 2012, Singapore. – Invited Lecture

‘Photocatalytic titania coatings by magnetron sputtering techniques’. Presented at the 72nd IUVSTA Workshop on Plasma-assisted vapour deposition of oxide-based thin films and coatings, 6-11 April 2014, Schloss Seggau, Austria - Invited talk

‘Optimisation of photoactive coatings.’ Presented at the 7th Int’l Conf. on Technological Advances of Thin Films and Surface Coatings, July 15-18, 2014, Chongqing. – Invited Lecture

‘Structural formation and photocatalytic activity of magnetron sputtered titania and doped-titania coatings’. Presented at 19th Int’l Conf on Semiconductor Photocatalysis and Solar Energy Conversion, SPASEC19, San Diego, 17-20 Nov 2014. – Invited Lecture

‘Functional films by magnetron sputtering.’ Presented at 2015 Shanghai Thin Film Conference, AVS Topical Conference, Shanghai, Oct 24-25, 2015. Keynote Talk

‘Visible light activated photocatalytic materials deposited by magnetron sputtering.’ Presented at the 1st Int’l Conf. on New Photocatalytic Materials for Environment, Energy and Sustainability, NPM1, Goettingen, June 7-10, 2016. – Invited Lecture

Conference organisation

Reactive Sputter Deposition, RSD 2009

Photocatalytic and Superhydrophobic Surfaces Pss 2011, 2013, 2015, 2017

Grants

EP/N031717/1 HiPIMS-CVD Hybrid Process for Advanced Functional Coatings: Proof of concept
EP/N001877/1 Additive Manufacturing Next Generation Supergen Energy Storage Devices
EP/K017306/1 Ambient Processing of Polymeric Web: Advanced Diagnostics and Applications
EP/I50155X/1 Industrial CASE Account
EP/H000291/1 Bridging the Gaps: Nano-Info-Bio
EP/F056117/1 Access to Multi-functional nano-scale analysis system
EP/F003951/1 A New Route to high-Performance Functional Films on Polymeric Web
EP/F014325/1 Production and Characterisation of Wear-Resistant and Anti-Microbial TiN/Ag Nanocomposite Coatings
EP/E003133/1 Dual Source Pulsed Plasmas for the Production of Ultra-High Performance Coatings
EP/D509238/1 Use of Metal and Metal Derivatives in Plastics (CASE award)

GR/S25418/02 Development of large area pulsed deposition systems
GR/S26682/02 Diagnostic study of pulsed-magnetron plasmas: a route to advanced engineering coatings

GR/R06229/01 Purchase of Scratch and Tribology Tester To Support Research Infrastructure and Industrial Collaboration
GR/R11483/01 Development of An Enhanced Magnetron Sputtering System

Practitioner roles

• • Member of the EPSRC College.
  • UK representative on the EU COST action MP0804 Highly Ionised Pulsed Plasma Processes and Financial Rapporteur.
  • Member of the British Standards Committee for Advanced Technical Ceramics.
  • Member of the Steering Committee for the GM Hydrogen Partnership.
  • Appointed to the Science Board of the Hydrogen and Fuel Cells SUPERGEN Hub.
  • Regular session chair at major international conferences, including ICMCTF, ISSP, SVC, PSE and RSD.
  • Regular paper referee for major surface engineering and materials journals
  • Regular external PhD examiner in the UK and worldwide – I have examined Masters and PhD theses from Germany, Finland, Belgium, Australia, South Africa and Denmark.
  • Presented guest seminars at many universities including Manchester, Surrey, Aarhus, Aachen, Fraunhofer IST, NUAA, Anshan, Colorado, Federal University of Minas Gerais, Università degli Studi di Milano.
  • Member of the International Advisory Panel to the Plasma Surface Engineering conference series (2000-present).
  • Former Honorary Secretary to the Ion and Plasma Surface Interactions Group at the Institute of Physics.
  • Former member of the Surface Engineering Committee of the IoM3.
  • Former member of the Technical Advisory Committee to the SVC conference series (2005-2013).
  • Appointed Visiting Chair at UCLan and at Hubei University, Wuhan, China.

Other distinctions

FIMMM
Fellow of the IoM3