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find out how they are connected. Dr Ian L HosierSchool of Electronics and Computer Science Extension: 23176 Telephone: Work (Voice): +44 (0)23 8059 3176 Email: ilh@ecs.soton.ac.uk URI: http://id.ecs.soton.ac.uk/person/5146 [browse] Interests: christianity, computing, dielectrics, electronics, football, formula 1, microscopy, polymer physics, real ale, science fiction, solar energy BiographyMy interest in Science and Technology began at an early age; I recieved my first electronics kit at the age of 12, begun experimenting with motors and generators at 14 and built my first solar panel when I started college. More formally, I took the degree of Physics with Subsidiary Mathematics at the University of Reading, graduating with honours in 1992. I then went on to take a PhD at the same university, exploring the morphology and dielectric properties of polymer blends under Prof. Alun Vaughan, graduating in 1996. Following this I went on to do a period of postgraduate training from 1996 to 2001 at the same institution; I started by exploring laser ablation in polymeric materials (in collaboration with National Grid) then went on to do some work with conducting polymers - both projects being supervised by Prof. Alun Vaughan. I also worked on two projects with Prof. David Bassett (now retired); the first looking at polyethylene hip cups for hip and knee implants (sponsored by Howmedica) and then a three year (EPSRC funded) program looking at the crystallisation and structure of monodisperse n-alkanes which involved lots of Electron Microscopy and trips to both Germany and Japan. I then left the UK and worked for almost two years at Florida State University under Prof. Rufina Alamo looking at polypropylene crystallisation and morphology using Atomic Force Microscopy. This was my first introduction to polypropylenes (up to now I'd been working with polyethylene systems) and to the rather new (at the time!) technique of AFM. Upon my return to the UK in 2003 I once again linked up with Prof. Alun Vaughan and started my current post at Southampton. I started by looking at the ageing behaviour of dodecylbenzene, an oil which is replacing mineral oil in underground paper/oil cables in the UK ( funded by National Grid). I then moved on to working on two projects simultaneously; SODA (an acronym for Silicone Oil Degradation Analysis), funded by National Grid, looked at the ageing behaviour of silicone oils and Supergen V, an EPSRC funded project, looked at both solid and liquid insulation systems which are both renewable and recyclable. Oils by thier nature involve chemistry and I am virtually self-taught in this discipline having no formal qualifications in this field. During this time I have had the oppertunity to supervise numerous undergraduate project and PhD students, many of whom have sucessfully published thier work in journals and conference proceedings. I am currently working (80 %) on a project with ABB looking at advanced composite materials for high voltage DC electrical transmission whilst the remaining 20 % of my time is spent working for the school - currently this involves building equipment for the new MSc energy and sustainability laboratory. I see publication as a vital and neccessary part of research and have written over 50 journal and conference papers in the field of polymers, ageing and dielectrics as well as contributed to a book on Polymer Chemistry. My hobbies are equally varied and diverse; on TV I like to watch documentaries, football (I support three teams: Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham), science fiction (favourite programs being Dr Who and Star Trek) and I am an avid Formula 1 fan. I like to experiment with both electronic and mechanical systems and I am currently exploring embedded microcontrollers and digital sampling techniques. My hobby in electronics has resulted in various "spin off" projects to support my research activities many of which are now routinely used by other researchers; major examples being DC and AC electrical breakdown rigs, two types of electrical ageing rigs with in-situ monitoring capability, an electrical treeing rig incorporating an integrated partial discharge measurement system, an apparatus for measuring thermal conductivity and I am currently working on a pulsed electro-acoustic (PEA) system to measure space charge distributions in solid dielectrics. At home I have built an audio amplifier, high efficiency switch mode power supplies and battery chargers, efficient low voltage replacements for mains lighting and a control and monitoring system for my solar energy system. I am running a program called "solar power under non-ideal conditions", this is looking at the potential of using daylight (rather than sunlight which isn't often found in the UK) to generate useful electrical power to charge batteries which can then be used in various items of low voltage equipment. With the purchase of a larger solar panel, all of my "DC power" needs and almost all of my lighting needs are met by this system, demonstrating the potential of daylight as a viable and useful source of free, dependable and environmentally friendly electricity. Despite my deep interest in all things technical, I am also deeply spiritual at heart and am a committed member of my local church where I run the AV equipment and publish the monthly church magazine. Duties
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Conferences AttendedSince joining Southampton I have attended and presented at the following international conferences;
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