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Professor Kate Black
CEO
Professor of Manufacturing at the University of Liverpool, and serial advanced manufacturing entrepreneur, Atomik is Kate’s vision for sustainable manufacturing brought to life.
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Jonny Poole
IT & Data Manager
Bringing over 25 years’ IT experience, Jonny ensures Atomik is data-driven. He is responsible for effective data management, secure procedures, and data analysis.
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Kiran Southworth
Business Manager
With a bachelor’s in business management, Kiran ensures that Atomik meets legal and financial regulations, as well as managing the business’s finance and HR systems, and training needs.
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Dr Joe Roberts
Senior Researcher
Materials scientist and nanotechnology expert, Joe designs novel ink compositions and optimises manufacturing techniques for enhanced performance and efficiency.
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Connor Quilter
Researcher
With a PhD in material science & additive manufacturing, Connor works across engineering design, mechanical maintenance and development, binder jet printing and novel binder formulation.
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Daniel Potts
Senior Engineer
Using his integrated master’s in mechanical engineering, Daniel designs and maintains the electrical systems used in Atomik’s printers, experimental rigs & heat treatment machines.
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Christian Churchman
Engineer
An industrial design engineering graduate, with a PhD in inkjet printing of invisible security features for high value metal components, Christian is the go-to for formulations.
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Anthony Maddison
Graduate Engineer
Anthony continuously improves the design and build of Atomik’s machines, using his master’s in mechanical and automotive engineering with a focus on CAD and component selection.
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Oliver Rogan
Graduate Chemist
With a master’s in chemistry and a PhD in inorganic chemistry, Oliver designs the most effective formulations possible, providing bespoke and sustainable solutions for Atomik’s customers.
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James McArdle
Graduate Chemist
Drawing on his synthetic organometallic chemistry PhD, James formulates novel materials for printing applications, designed to control the physical properties of printed parts.
Meet the Board
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Emma Nolan
Non-Executive Director
Head of the Enterprise team at the University of Liverpool & technology transfer expert, Emma brings specialisms in company formation, investment and start-up ecosystems.
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Dr Simon Hart
Investor & Non-Executive Director
Part of Oxford University spin-out YASA, Simon is Chief Technology Officer & Director at Innovation Catalyst, supporting companies to differentiate their tech innovation.
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Nick Weeks
Non-Executive Director
An IET Chartered Engineer and Site & Partnership Director at Carpenter Additive, Nick has a vast global network and provides mentorship and support to the Atomik team.
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Eric Solomons
Non-Executive Director
Drawing on his professional services background, Eric brings deep financial and governance knowledge from varied industry sectors, offering Atomik a wide commercial perspective.