A. N. Jones, C. A. Rego, Manchester Metropolitan University, Manchester, United Kingdom; M. J. Jackson, W. Ahmed, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN; B. D. Beake, Micro Materials Ltd, Wrexham, United Kingdom

Summary: Studied for a PhD in Chemistry since 2002 at the MMU. Concentrating on the Chemical Vapour Deposition of Nanocrystalline films with a focus towards biomaterials. Principally studying growth, properties and applications of thin film coatings to improve the longevity and biocompatibility of implants. Msc at Manchester Metropolitan Univerisity in Electrochemistry. 2000-2002.