Dr. Samuel Humphry Baker

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Samuel Humphry-Baker is an Assistant Professor in the Ceramics Department of Materials at Imperial College London. His research group focuses on developing advanced materials for next-generation nuclear fusion reactors, specifically targeting high-performance radiation shielding materials, plasma-facing components, and high-temperature structural materials. The group aims to improve the understanding of the degradation of materials in extreme fusion reactor environments, including thermal-mechanical stresses, corrosion, and irradiation damage. By employing this understanding, they seek to optimize processing and microstructure for enhanced performance. His research spans refractory metals, structural ceramics, and associated composites. The team includes 2 post-doctoral research associates (PDRAs), 4 PhD students, and 3 Master's students, and is actively involved in collaborations with industrial partners in the nuclear energy sector, including UKAEA, Tokamak Energy, and H. C. Starck Tungsten.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer in Ceramics

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and research in the field of ceramics.

EPSRC Open Research Fellow

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Conducted research under an open fellowship.

Imperial College Research Fellow

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Worked as a research fellow in the Department of Materials.

Post-Doctoral Research Associate

— Present

Imperial College London • London, United Kingdom

Conducted post-doctoral research in the Department of Materials.

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.