Dr Richard Dawidek is the Research and Business Engagement Manager for Royce at the University of Sheffield. Richard oversees Research and Business Engagement activity for the Royce Research Area of Advanced Metals Processing.
Richard brings a variety of industrial experience to the role, having worked in R&D and Operations for multinational Magnesium and Aluminium alloy manufacturing companies. His academic experience ranges from materials systems such as functional nanomaterials to traditional ferrous alloys, aligning well with the range of equipment sited in the Royce Discovery Centre at The University of Sheffield.
A resident of Sheffield for 11 years, Richard is keen to leverage his academic and industrial experience to accelerate materials translation in the region and beyond, as well as widening access to top-level research from large industries to SMEs.
