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Qualifications
Qualifications
MA, PhD, FREng, FRS
My group
Research Group(s)
Other research
Research Institutes
- Photon Science
- UMARI
- National Graphene Institute
Biography
The research interests of Professor Young are in all aspects of the relationships between structure and mechanical properties of polymers and composites, and he has published a number of books and more than 450 papers in the field. He is listed in HighlyCited and has an H-index of 100. He has a number of research programmes in collaboration with academics and industrial companies in the UK, Mainland Europe and China. The application of the technique of Raman spectroscopy to monitor deformation processes in high-performance fibres and composites has been developed and now extended to other materials such as carbon nanotubes and spider silk. More recently he has been concerned using Raman spectroscopy to follow the deformation of graphene in composites in collaboration with Professor Novoselov of the School of Physics and Astronomy. This is now the main activity of his research group which investigates all aspects of the structure and deformation of graphene and other 2D materials in nanocomposites.
Research interests
Overview
All aspects of the structure and deformation of graphene and other 2D materials in nanocomposites.
Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms
- Advanced materials
- Photon Science Institute
- National Graphene Institute
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 2 Zero Hunger -
SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Development of robust materials system for dielectric elastomer generators (DEGs)
Liu, M., Thomas, M. R., McDonald, H., Young, R. & Chen, T., 11 Nov 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) IEEE Conference on Electrical Insulation and Dielectric Phenomena. IEEEResearch output: Chapter in Book/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
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Mechanical properties of transition metal dichalcogenides: towards high-performance polymer nanocomposites
Papageorgiou, D. G., Dong, M., Zhang, H., Liu, M. & Young, R. J., 2025, In: 2D Materials. 12, 1, 012002.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Multifunctional ultrahigh molecular weight polyethylene nanocomposites produced through controlled segregation of graphene nanoplatelets
Khan, T., Zehni, O. C., Deng, Y., Bissett, M. A., Sampson, W. W., Young, R. J. & Kinloch, I. A., Dec 2025, In: Advanced Composites and Hybrid Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Next-Generation Wave Energy Harvesting with Dielectric Elastomer Generators
Liu, M., Young, R. & Chen, T., 12 Mar 2025, In: IEEE Electrical Insulation Magazine. 41, 2, p. 15-23Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The 2D Materials Roadmap
Ren, W., Boggild, P., Redwing, J. M., Novoselov, K. S., Sun, L., Qi, Y., Jia, K., Liu, Z., Burton, O., Alexander-Webber, J. A., Hofmann, S., Long, Y., Yang, Q.-H., Choi, S. H., Kim, K. K., Lee, Y. H., Li, M., Huang, Q., Gogotsi, Y. & Clark, N. & 47 others, , 11 Dec 2025, In: 2D Materials.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Projects
- 1 Finished
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Graphene-based disruptive technologies (H2020 Graphene Flagship Core1)
Falko, V. (PI), Baker, J. (CoI), Bussy, C. (CoI), Dryfe, R. (CoI), Geim, A. (CoI), Grigorenko, A. (CoI), Grigorieva, I. (CoI), Kinloch, I. (CoI), Kostarelos, K. (CoI), Novoselov, K. (CoI) & Young, R. (CoI)
1/04/16 → 31/03/18
Project: Research
Prizes
Impacts
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Polymers for Drinks Vending Applications
Young, R. (Participant), Fairclough, J. P. A. (Participant), O'Kane, W. (Participant), Meakin, C. (Participant), Tanaka, M. (Participant) & Rannou, S. (Participant)
Impact: Economic, Technological
Press/Media
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Raman microscope aids the development of the world's lightest mechanical watch
21/05/19
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Research
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NATURE WORLD NEWS: Making Silly Putty Useful: Graphene and Polysilicone Make Extremely Sensitive Sensors
13/12/16
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Research