Rebecca Buxton
About Rebecca Buxton
Rebecca Buxton is the Codification Team Lead at Ceres Power, where she has worked since 2020. She has a strong background in chemistry and electrochemistry, with previous roles including Materials Technician and QC Chemist, as well as experience in teaching and academia.
Work at Ceres
Rebecca Buxton currently serves as the Codification Team Lead at Ceres Power, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she oversees the codification processes within the organization, contributing to the development of fuel cell technologies. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Materials Technician at Ceres Power from 2018 to 2020, where she focused on materials development related to fuel cell applications.
Education and Expertise
Rebecca Buxton holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Physical and Electrochemistry from the University of Southampton, which she completed from 1996 to 1999. She also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc Hons) in Industrial Chemistry from the University of Wales, Cardiff, from 1992 to 1996. Her expertise lies in fuel cell electrocatalyst development, reflecting her strong academic background and research experience.
Background
Rebecca Buxton began her career in academia, studying at the University of Wales and the University of Southampton. She transitioned into the industry with various roles, including a position as a Teaching Assistant at Somerset County Council in 2008. Her experience spans several organizations, including roles as a QC Chemist at Lafarge Tarmac and an Industrial Placement at ICI Paints.
Previous Employment Experience
Before joining Ceres Power, Rebecca Buxton gained diverse experience in the chemical and materials sectors. She worked as a QC Chemist at Lafarge Tarmac in 2013 and 2014, contributing to quality control processes in the Dunbar Plant, Scotland. Additionally, she completed an industrial placement at ICI Paints, which provided her with practical experience in the field of chemistry.
Skills and Competencies
Rebecca Buxton possesses strong interpersonal skills and is recognized as an excellent communicator. Her flexible and proactive approach to work enables her to adapt quickly to new ideas and information, making her an asset in collaborative environments. These skills complement her technical expertise in fuel cell technology and materials science.