Contact Dr Lisa Humphreys
Areas of expertise
- Counter-IED
- Defence Sensors
- Explosives and Munitions
- Structures and Materials
Background
Dr Humphreys graduated from the University of Strathclyde with a MSci in Forensic and Analytical Chemistry (2006 - 2011). Following on from this she obtained her PhD entitled 'Mixing and Characterisation of Multi-Component Materials for Pyrotechnic Applications' (2011 - 2015) from the University of Southampton. Lisa joined Cranfield University in 2015 where she primarily focused on developing and characterising novel energetic formulations. As part of this research, she has established skills in the use of advanced novel mixing techniques and has supported several pressing campaigns to create an assortment of both inert and explosive pellets. Lisa has also conducted research on metal-organic frameworks (MOFs) for both detection purposes and for the generation of novel energetic materials. More recently Lisa has shifted her focus from high explosives back to pyrotechnics.
Lisa also supports the wider energetics community by being part of the SSSG Education and Training Working Group and the Emerging Professionals Focus Group (EPFG). She is also a co-hub lead for the Centre of Excellence in Energetic Materials (CoEEM) Formulation, Manufacturing and Processing (FM&P) Hub.
Research opportunities
Explosives, Pyrotechnics, Formulation Chemistry, Detection, X-ray Diffraction and X-ray Tomography, Teaching, Public Engagement and Outreach
Current activities
Dr Humphreys is responsible for the development and delivery of research and education in energetic materials. She supports several formulation research contracts and investigates advanced novel mixing techniques to support numerous research contracts. Lisa is also developing new metal organic frameworks (MOFs) for both detection purposes and for the generation of novel energetic materials.
Dr Humphreys supervises MSc projects and supports PhD students with their research. She is also a visiting academic within the Chemistry department at the University of Southampton.
Clients
- Atomic Weapons Establishment
- Defence Science and Technology Laboratory
- Defence Equipment and Support (MOD)
- Defence Ordnance Safety Group
- Roxel (MBDA)
- Weapons Sector Research Framework
Publications
Articles In Journals
- Lefferts MJ, Humphreys LH, Mai N, Murugappan K, Armitage BI, .... (2021). ANFO vapour detection with conducting polymer percolation network sensors and GC/MS. The Analyst, 146(7)
- Smy V, Cahillane M, MacLean P, Hilton M & Humphreys L. (2021). Evaluating teamwork development in combat training settings: An exploratory case study utilising the Junior Leaders’ Field Gun competition. Applied Ergonomics, 95(September)
- Lefferts MJ, Humphreys LH, Mai N, Murugappan K, Armitage BI, .... (2021). Ammonium Nitrate/Fuel Oil Vapour Detection with Conducting Polymer Percolation Network Sensors. ECS Meeting Abstracts, MA2021-01(56)
- Bhowon MG, Jhaumeer‐Laulloo S, Moosun S, Humphreys L, Coles S, .... (2017). Formation and Structural Characterization of Metal Complexes derived from Thiosalicylic Acid. Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, 643(18)
- Moosun SB, Blair LH, Coles SJ, Bhowon MG & Jhaumeer-Laulloo S. (2017). Synthesis, crystal structure and applications of palladium thiosalicylate complexes. Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 21(4)
- Moosun SB, Jhaumeer-Laulloo S, Coles SJ, Blair LH, Hosten EC, .... (2015). Slow diffusion in situ ruthenium/ligand reaction: Crystal structures, fluorescence and biological properties. Inorganic Chemistry Communications, 62
- Moosun SB, Blair LH, Coles SJ, Bhowon MG & Jhaumeer-Laulloo S. (2015). Erratum to: Versatile coordinating capabilities of thiodibenzoic acid copper complexes bearing N-donor ligands. Transition Metal Chemistry, 40(5)
- Moosun SB, Blair LH, Coles SJ, Laulloo SJ & Bhowon MG. (2015). Novel Copper(II) Thiodibenzoic Acid Coordination Polymers by in situ Extrusion of Sulfur from 2,2′‐Dithiodibenzoic Acid and the Unique Oxidation of Disulfide to Sulfate. Zeitschrift für anorganische und allgemeine Chemie, 641(5)
- Blair LH, Colakel A, Vrcelj RM, Sinclair I & Coles SJ. (2015). Metal–organic fireworks: MOFs as integrated structural scaffolds for pyrotechnic materials. Chemical Communications, 51(61)
- Moosun SB, Blair LH, Coles SJ, Bhowon MG & Jhaumeer-Laulloo S. (2015). Versatile coordinating capabilities of thiodibenzoic acid copper complexes bearing N-donor ligands. Transition Metal Chemistry, 40(2)
