Matthew Caldwell
About Matthew Caldwell
Matthew Caldwell is a Cell Manufacturing Engineer at Ceres, where he has worked since 2021. He holds a Master of Engineering in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nottingham and has experience in solid-oxide fuel cell manufacturing and process development.
Work at Ceres
Matthew Caldwell has been employed at Ceres as a Cell Manufacturing Engineer since 2021. In this role, he focuses on the manufacturing processes related to cell production. Prior to this position, he worked at Ceres as a Materials Engineer in Ink Manufacturing for a brief period of three months in 2020. Additionally, he served as a Process Development Engineer during a 12-month internship from 2019 to 2020, where he gained valuable experience in process development.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Caldwell studied Chemical Engineering at the University of Nottingham, where he achieved a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree from 2016 to 2021. His academic background has equipped him with a strong foundation in engineering principles, particularly in the context of chemical processes. He has specialized knowledge in process commissioning and development, particularly in the area of solid-oxide fuel cells.
Background
Matthew Caldwell completed his secondary education at Larkmead School from 2009 to 2016. He began his professional career as a Customer Assistant at Co-op, where he worked for three years from 2015 to 2018. His early work experience provided him with customer service skills that complement his technical expertise.
Achievements
During his industrial placement year, Matthew Caldwell played a key role in the setup of the UK's first full-scale solid-oxide fuel cell manufacturing facility. This experience highlights his involvement in significant industry projects and his contributions to advancing renewable energy technologies. Additionally, he gained practical experience through a one-month renewable energy research work placement at the Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) in 2018.