Talha J. Pirzada

C.Eng. FIMechE

Stipendiary Lecturer in Material Science
Post-doc Research Fellow
JRF (Lady Margaret Hall)
PhD (Materials), M.Sc (Eng), B.Eng (Hons)

Education

2017 – 21

DPhil in Materials Science
University of Oxford (Full scholarship)

2018 – 18

Strategy and Innovation Course (Full scholarship)
Saïd Business School, University of Oxford

2018 – 18

Electron Microscopy training
Harvard University (Full scholarship)

2014 – 15

M.Sc. (Eng.) Mechanical Engineering
University College London (Full scholarship)
Key Modules: Renewable Energy, Project Management, Group Design Project, (Distinction)

2009 – 13

B.Eng. (Hons.) Aerospace Engineering
University of Bath
Dissertation: Constructing Hematite based solar cells. (Mark: Distinction)

Awards

2014

Full masters scholarship at University College London
£45,000

2017

Full PhD scholarship at University of Oxford
£350,000

2018

Best Pitch Award “Creating support networks for researchers for mental health and wellbeing.“
The Royal Society

2021

I have been Elected Fellow’ JRF at Linacre College, University of Oxford.
University of Oxford

2022

Fellow at the Institute of Mechanical Engineers

Work Experience

2021

Research and Technology Manager, Cross Manufacturing Limited

  • Working with 13 organizations to manufacture the first UK ceramic matrix composite facility which could be used to manufacture Jet engines, Rockets and Missiles.
  • Responsible for all R&D projects across the three factories namely aerospace, automotive and power generation.
  • Working on manufacturing process optimization for three different facilities including aerospace, automotive and power generation
  • Work on customer related queries and carry out detailed investigation in case a failure is reported.

2021

Lecturer, University of Oxford (current)

  • Tutoring mathematics and composites to 14 second-year material science undergraduates at Mansfield and Queen’s College (Reviews 9.5/10)
  • Taught second year modules which covered topics including Composites, Elastic deformation, Structural failure, Creep and Fatigue
  • Tutoring mathematics to first-year material science undergraduates at St Catharine’s college

2013 - 2017

Materials Scientist, Cross Manufacturing Limited

  • Working in teams on production projects with individuals at different levels of technical expertise and experience
  • In charge of the metallurgical laboratory which involved leading a team of four people and delegating work
  • Responsible for optimizing production methods, establishing principles and techniques by monitoring the structure of alloys during the production process.

2015 - 2017

Visiting Researcher, University College London

  • Teaching “Quality Technology” and “Production Engineering” laboratory sessions every week to undergraduate students
  • Provided industrial supervision to 5 MSc research students

2011 - 2012

Junior Research Scientist, National Physical Laboratory

  • National Physical Laboratory is one of the best scientific facility in the UK involved in cutting edge research.