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.
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.
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.
Dr Joe Roberts
Senior Researcher
Materials scientist and nanotechnology expert, Joe designs novel ink compositions and optimises manufacturing techniques for enhanced performance and efficiency.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.