Meet the Advanced Enabling Technologies Pillar and Research Team
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Bernal Research Structure
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Advanced Enabling Technologies Pillar
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Research Pillar Lead Ning Liu
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Deputy Lead Shayon Bhattacharya
The Advanced Enabling Technologies Pillar: Powered by Three Expert Teams
Multiscale Characterization & Imaging
Computational Modelling, Cybersecurity & Digital Engineering
Process Engineering
The Advanced Enabling Technologies Pillar unites Bernal’s analytical, computational, and process-engineering strengths to accelerate discovery and innovation. We develop state-of-the-art characterisation platforms, predictive digital workflows, and scalable process solutions that empower all Bernal pillars. By integrating these cross-cutting capabilities, we catalyse collaboration, enhance funding competitiveness, and translate fundamental research into real-world impact.
The Multiscale Characterization & Imaging​ Team
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Ursel Bangert
Professor
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Jenn Array
Assistant Professor
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Syed Ansar Tofail
Professor
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Ning Liu
Professor
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Christophe Silien
Professor
The Computational Modelling, Cybersecurity & Digital Engineering Team
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Giovanni Zucco
Associate Professor
Team Lead
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Matthias Vandichel
Associate Professor
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Shayon Bhattacharya
Associate Professor
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Orest Shardt
Associate Professor
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Damien Thompson
Professor
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Harry Van Den Akker
Professor
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David Tanner
Professor
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Donna O'Shea
Professor
The Process Engineering Team
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Vivek Ranade
Professor
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Eoin Hinchy
Associate Professor