William Hamby
About William Hamby
William Hamby is an Application and Product Specialist in Materials Characterisation at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc., where he has worked since 2021. He has a strong academic background with a PhD in Thermoplastic Composites and extensive experience in research and education at the University of Birmingham.
Work at Mettler-Toledo International
William Hamby has been serving as an Application and Product Specialist in Materials Characterisation at Mettler-Toledo International, Inc since 2021. His role is based in Leicester, England, United Kingdom. In this position, he focuses on providing expertise in materials characterisation, contributing to the development and application of products in this field.
Education and Expertise
William Hamby holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Thermoplastic Composites from the University of Birmingham, which he completed from 2017 to 2021. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Sport and Materials Science from the same institution between 2014 and 2017. His educational background provides a strong foundation in materials science and engineering.
Background in Research and Academia
Prior to his current role, Hamby worked at the University of Birmingham in various capacities from 2017 to 2021. He was involved in collaborative research with the Warwick Manufacturing Group and served as a Co-Supervisor to Master's students. Additionally, he worked as a Research Scientist for Science 2 Industry for six months in 2021, focusing on applied research in materials science.
Early Career Experience
William Hamby began his career at Tesco as a Customer Service Assistant from 2014 to 2018. This role provided him with foundational skills in customer service and communication. He also worked as a Postgraduate Lab Demonstrator at the University of Birmingham during his doctoral studies, where he assisted in teaching and laboratory management.
Academic Qualifications
William Hamby completed his secondary education at Penistone Grammar School, where he achieved 12 GCSEs, including an A* in Mathematics and a B in English. He also completed A Levels in Biology, Chemistry, Physical Education, and Mathematics from 2012 to 2014. His academic journey laid the groundwork for his subsequent studies in materials science.