Postgraduate student profiles

Read what our students and alumni have to say about their experiences of being a student in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield.

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This degree is certainly strengthening and developing not only my technical profile but also my personal skills as an overseas student.

Maria Dutto MSc student, MMet Advanced Metallurgy

Maria is studying Advanced Metallurgy MMet. Before starting the course Maria had been working in industry for 10 years and felt this course would be a strategic step in her long-term career.

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I enjoy my MSc research project the most. It is a chance to learn many new practical skills from the lab technicians who are incredibly helpful.

Crystal Yu MSc student, MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials

Crystal thought this MSc offered the perfect combination of modules for her interest in specialising in metals and composites. 
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The material which I learned, the skills obtained and the people that I met have all been and continue to be instrumental, in my ongoing career.

Owen McGann Principal Technologist, Glass Technology Services, UG Chemical Physics, MSc Nuclear Environmental Science & Technology, PhD Nuclear waste vitrification

After completing their PhD Owen started working at Glass Technology Services through a KTP (Knowledge transfer partnership) between GTS and the University of Leeds. This introduced Owen to the area of photonic glass materials. Once the KTP finished GTS employed Owen on a permanent basis and over the following eight years has risen to their current position leading the R&D work in the area of photonics. Owen has been involved in a wide range of interesting and impactful research work while at GTS.
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The city of Sheffield is one that embraces you and makes you feel warm

Guillermo Zavala MMet Advanced Metallurgy, Winner of a Postgraduate Merit Scholarship

“By coming to Sheffield, you will not only become a better professional but a better person thanks to all of the experiences you’ve had.”
MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials graduate Jamin Daniel Selvakumar

I worked on a multi-disciplinary based research project, so I got to work in four or five different laboratories

Jamin Daniel Selvakumar Research Scientist, National Physical Laboratory, Aerospace Materials MSc(Eng)

Jamin Daniel Selvakumar graduated in 2019 with an MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials. He enjoyed the research side of his course and now is employed as a research scientist at the National Physical Laboratory
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My time at Sheffield made it very clear to me that I am passionate about research and that is what I eventually pursued to do.

Michelle Rodrigues PhD student at KU Leuven in Belgium, MSc Nanomaterials and Materials Science

Since graduating in 2020, with a MSc in Nanomaterials and Materials Science, Michelle has been studying for a PhD at KU Leuven in Belgium. KU Leuven is a world top 50 university with a motto of 'Inspiring the outstanding'.
Dhia Binti Nor Shaharom

I was given the freedom to direct and steer how I wanted the labs to be conducted.

Dhia Binti Nor Shaharom Graduate, Polymers and Composites MSc(Eng)

Materials Science and Engineering graduate, Dhia, enjoyed polymers and composites so much that she decided to stay on to study our MSc(Eng) Polymers and Composites.
Jiajie Mo

Sheffield is one of the best universities to specialise in industrial subjects.

Jiajie Mo Graduate, Polymers and Composites MSc(Eng)

Jiajie graduated with a 2:2 in Materials Science and Engineering and wanted to increase his knowledge of Polymers and Composites.
Student Maria standing in the Diamond

The great thing about Materials Science is that it's a field that is related and connected to many others.

Graciela Vazquez Structural Analyst, Solar Turbines, Aerospace Materials MSc(Eng)

Having gained experience working in the aerospace industry, Graciela chose to study a masters degree in Aerospace Materials.
Materials Science and Engineering Alumna Hadiza

There are so many opportunities for students to travel, meet new people and work on exciting projects.

Hadiza Mohammed Manager of Partnerships and International Business Development – Nuclear Sector, CEA, Nuclear Science and Technology MSc

Nuclear Materials MSc student took her experiences of studying in Sheffield to build her career in the nuclear energy industry in France.
Materials MSc Graduate Ebbie Varghese

My focus was primarily on developing my knowledge and skills as a Material scientist

Ebbie Varghese MSc Materials Science and Engineering Graduate, Studying at University of Sheffield gave me a great learning experience

Ebbie wanted to develop the Materials Science and Engineering knowledge and skills that he gained at Mahatma Gandhi University by studying a postgraduate degree at the University of Sheffield.
Materials MSc Graduate Roger Del Barco

I personally think that the “Steel City” is the right place to go if you are interested in Materials Science.

Roger Del Barco MSc Materials Science and Engineering Graduate, The “Steel City” is the right place to go if you are interested in Materials Science

Roger came from Bolivia to study for a Masters in Materials Science and Engineering in Sheffield. He found that the course developed him professionally and personally, and that life outside university was very rewarding.
Anirudh Gullapalli

The MSc Materials Science and Engineering for me was a repository of materials that I could use to build a path to my future.

Anirudh Gullapalli MSc Materials Science and Engineering Graduate, Currently researching magnetic materials

Ani came to the MSc Materials Science and Engineering as a Mechanical Engineer and quickly became aware that, to be a proper engineer, he needed a broader appreciation of other engineering disciplines.
Gloria Taiwo

I have enjoyed that we constantly apply the knowledge we gain in lectures into real-life problems

Gloria Taiwo Engineering Doctorate in Machining Science, MSc(Eng) Aerospace Materials

Gloria built on the knowledge gained from her BEng in Aerospace Materials Engineering by undertaking an MSc in Aerospace Materials, and is now studying for her Engineering Doctorate in Machining Science.
Claudia Burgos Organista

Sheffield is well located, very well connected. One can get anywhere from Sheffield

Claudia Burgos Organista Nuclear Energy Professional, MSc Nuclear Science and Technology

Claudia has studied in her home country of Colombia and in Canada, but chose the University of Sheffield and the Nuclear Technology Education Consortium to specialise in her chosen field of Nuclear Science and Technology.
Manasi Ravindra Mulay

Finding sustainable solutions to environmental problems

Manasi Ravindra Mulay Doctoral Researcher, Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures, MSc Nanomaterials for Nanoengineering

My research involves design of materials using blends of computational and green chemistry approaches to tackle the water pollutants removal by sustainable routes.
Priyanshu Bajaj

An education from the University of Sheffield relieves you of your mental barriers and opens a world of opportunities

Priyanshu Bajaj Masters student, MMet Advanced Metallurgy

Priyanshu Bajaj studied for his MMet Advanced Metallurgy in the department after spending some time working in the Manufacturing Industry in India. He chose this course because of the reputation it has in his home country.