Background:
As Infinity CEO, I am accountable for a significant new endeavour in the UK Midlands region. Infinity shall deliver advanced manufacturing methods, skills & supply chain development, and high-TRL technology development, not currently available within the UK. The Advanced Manufacturing technologies shall be world-leading and attract international interest and collaborative programmes.
Outline of main research interests:
- Advanced Manufacturing Technologies, specifically HIP, AM and Power Beam Welding.
- Business & Innovation, from start-ups to prime industry.
- Technology & Innovation leadership, building collaborations between industry, government and academia.
Keynote Presentations:
- 2024: WAMS24, Orlando, Florida, USA. “Nuclear Space Reactors; Powering Human Endeavour”.
- 2023: Nuclear Manufacturing Summit 2023, Sheffield, UK. “Nuclear Space Power; a Giant Leap for the UK”.
- 2022: Rolls-Royce Global Manufacturing Symposium, UK. “Innovation in Nuclear Products”.
Academic Publications:
- Jones, G. HIP Replacement: an alternative to forging. IMechE Technology Working Group 2020. Jones, G., Warner, E. HIP for nuclear industry applications. EPMA2020, Oslo, Norway.
- Jones, G., Sulley, J. HIP Low Alloy Steel for Nuclear Pressure Vessels. ICONE27, 19-24 May 2019, Japan.
- Jones, G.R, Hooper, R.H. (2005). The effect of garment layers on backpack pressure. Applied Ergonomics.
- Jones, G.R, Hooper, R.H. (2003). The ‘in-field ’assessment of military load carriage systems. IEC Seoul.
External colaborators:
- Rolls-Royce
- BAE Systems
- AWE
- UKIFS
- The Manufacturing Technology Centre
- University of Derby
- University of Leicester
- University of Strathclyde
- Advanced Manufacturing Research Centre
- TWI
External roles and appointments:
- Fellow of the Nuclear Institute
- Chartered Scientist
- Non-Executive Director roles held at Research Technology Organisations