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Ian Hosier received his BSc degree in physics in 1992 and completed his Ph.D. in polymer physics in the same year at the University of Reading, UK, with funding from National Grid. He then engaged in postdoctoral research, leading to extensive collaborations with institutions in Germany and Japan. In 2001, he accepted a placement at Florida State University, USA, focusing on atomic force microscopy of semi-crystalline polymer blends. Returning to the UK in 2003, he took on a research post at the University of Southampton where he investigates the aging behavior of various solid and liquid insulation materials. His research interests include dielectric materials, aging, and microscopy related to polymer morphology, contributing to projects like the IDEAL project, which is funded by National Grid and focuses on the aging behavior of synthetic and natural esters. Ian is involved in research which encompasses both active and completed projects, including work on polymeric materials development for HVDC cable applications, in collaboration with Emeritus Professor Alun Vaughan and funded by ABB Switzerland Ltd.