Email: l.m.jones@soton.ac.uk
Postgraduate Researcher with 5+ years of broad-based experience working in different industries and currently in the third year of an industry co-funded PhD. Has gained experience within in-vitro diagnostics, medical devices and currently the energy sector industry. Ambitious scientist with a passion for scientific research proficient in a wide range of multi-disciplinary technical skills. Capable of managing research and development projects to meet business needs within set timeframes.
Current, research is focused on 'Development of a model system to investigate the role of biofilm communities within MIC and their control using industrial biocides'. The energy sector continues to face corrosion challenges, with significant pipeline failures due to microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC). My research aims to develop a representative model system in which inoculae relevant to operating pipelines can be cultured to investigate biofilms and MIC using multiple lines of evidence (MLOE), incorporating a multidisciplinary approach to develop understanding of the mechanistic relationship between the biofilm and metallic degradation. These insights will support a move towards evidence-based biocide dosing and influence recommendations for new industry standards.
Mr Liam Jones is a postgraduate research student in Biological Sciences at the University of Southampton and is a part of the South Coast Biosciences Doctoral Training Programme (SoCoBio DTP). Liam has studied Biochemistry at undergraduate and Masters level at the University of Waikato, NZ and University of Manchester, UK respectively. Liam worked as a technical assistant at Qiagen and a scientist at Medtrade Products Ltd before returning to academia. At Medtrade Liam was particularly interest in the research and development of new technologies in advanced wound care to help manage biofilms.
Liam is striving to become a specialist in the area of biofilm research. His PhD focusses on the development of a model system to investigate the role of biofilm communities within microbiologically-influenced corrosion (MIC) and their control using industrial biocides.
During his Masters project he participated in research studying a novel gene, DAP3, thought to be associated with Perrault Syndrome. Additionally, he researched the thioredoxin system and the effects on ER homeostasis.
In his free time, Liam’s hobbies include bouldering, yoga, calisthenics, PC gaming and anime to name a few.