Prof James Busfield
Material Science
Queen Mary, University of London
United Kingdom
Biography
James has been the Head of the Soft Matter Group at QMUL since 1994. During his time here he has innovated extensively with his teaching as was reflected by his award of a National Teaching Fellowship in 2009. He has also been recognised for his research excellence by the award of the Colwyn Medal (the premier medal for rubber research awarded by the IOM3) in 2009 and the Sparks-Thomas Award (also for rubber research by the ACS) in 2010. Before 1994, he designed suspension components for an automotive industry supply company, designing systems for companies such as Jaguar, Volvo and Mercedes.
Research Interest
Experimental and Theoretical Polymer Physics, Modelling of Rubbers and Elastomers, Filler Reinforcement & Nano-composites, Tyre Behaviour and Design, Abrasion & Friction, Fracture and Fatigue, Creep and Stress Relaxation, Viscoelastic Behaviour, Elastomers used with Oil & Gas, Dielectric Elastomers & Electro-Active Polymers
