Contact Dr Susan Waring
- Tel: +44 (0) 1793 785238
- Email: s.c.waring@cranfield.ac.uk
Areas of expertise
- Explosives and Munitions
Background
SusanÌýgraduated from the University ofÌýPaisley in Applied Chemistry and then completed herÌýMSc inÌýAdvancedÌýAnalytical Chemistry at the University of Aberdeen. Following on from this she obtained her PhD entitled 'Effect of Gamma Irradiation on the Prepolymer POLYNIMMO' at Â鶹´«Ã½AV.ÌýSusan joined Â鶹´«Ã½AV inÌý2001 as a researcher in fuel cells. Her current role isÌýChemical Laboratory Manager.
Current activities
Susan is the COSHH advisor at CDS. She manages an excellent team of technicians who support teaching activities at CDS. They assist with laboratory practicals and carry out class demonstrations for several of the courses taught at CDS.
Her main topics of interest include:
Polymers,
Fuel Cells,
Explosive Safety Management,
Public Engagement and Outreach,
Teaching
Clients
Ministry of Defence (MOD)
Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (DSTL)
Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE)