ICorr is delighted to introduce Dr. Joshua Owen as the newly appointed Interim Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber branch. An AGM to endorse the full committee will follow in the near future.
Stepping into this leadership role, Dr. Owen brings a wealth of expertise and a strong commitment to advancing corrosion science and engineering in the region. Learn more about him in his own words below.
“I am Josh, a lecturer in the School of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Leeds. I have a PhD from the University of Leeds, focused on the erosion-corrosion of carbon steel. Having previously been part of the Young ICorr committee, I now chair the Yorkshire and Humber branch of ICorr.
At the University of Leeds, we host the Institute of Functional Surfaces research group, dedicated to the study of corrosion and material degradation. We have over 20 active PhD and postdoctoral researchers tackling various corrosion challenges, from flow accelerated corrosion to corrosion challenges faced in the energy transition, with a strong focus on addressing industry needs.
As Chair, I am excited to establish a committee and organise events for the Yorkshire and Humber corrosion community in the coming months. My vision for the branch is to create a vibrant community within the region that bridges leading academic research and industry expertise through a series of events”.
If you are interested in joining the committee or participating in our events, please contact yorkshirechair@icorr.org
