Paul graduated with a degree in Mathematics at the University of York, and qualified as a Chartered Accountant at Grant Thornton. Following a period as Finance Director in several medium sized companies, Paul joined the Board of Micro Materials in 1996. He has successfully overseen the growth of MML over the past fifteen years.
After a degree and PhD (1994) in Chemistry both from the University of Exeter, Ben worked at the Universities of Hull, Nottingham and UMIST, before joining Micro Materials as an Applications Scientist in 1999.
He was promoted to Director of Materials Research in April 2006 and is a Fellow of the Institute of Nanotechnology.
Since 2010 Ben has been a visiting professor at Manchester Metropolitan University.
In 1988, Jim Smith left his position as Manager of Engineering Physics at Eaton Corporation in Boston to develop the original MML NanoTest.
Jim continues to provide valuable technical input to the modern day systems, and collaborates on a wide range of highly innovative projects with a number of our user sites around the globe.
Jim is widely acknowledged as a leading figure in the field of nanoindentation.
Steve completed a BSc in Physics and Computer Science from the University of Aberystwyth, and continued to complete a PhD in the area of non-destructive characterisation.
Following a post-doc appointment, Steve joined MML in 1992 and since that time has had a leading role in the development of the NanoTest system, in particular the software and associated electronics.
Denise graduated from UMIST with a Masters degree in Physics with French and went on to complete an MSc in Medical and Radiation Physics at the University of Birmingham. She then worked in the Medical Physics sector for six years, successfully achieving Chartered Scientist status.
Denise joined Micro Materials Ltd in Nov 2006 as a sales engineer and, having demonstrated a natural affinity for the role, now directs global sales and distribution activity.
After undertaking a Beng in Electrical Engineering and Electronics Paul went on to complete a PhD in plasma surface modification from the University of Liverpool. Paul joined the MML team in 2008 as a production engineer and has since taken control of system production and service support.
