The UK & I FIB ToF-SIMS Network Workshop, held at Cranfield University on 27 April 2026, brought together researchers, engineers, and industry specialists to explore the theory and practical applications of FIB-based ToF-SIMS.
The one-day event combined expert presentations with hands-on sessions, offering participants practical insights into advanced workflows, data processing, and real-world analytical challenges.
Senior Technical Officer at Cranfield University, managing the Electron Microscopy Suite within the Cranfield Centre for Materials. Her work focuses on FIB ToF-SIMS, FIB-SEM, and SEM across applications ranging from aerospace to planetary science.
Electron Microscopy Specialist at the UK National Nuclear Laboratory (UKNNL), specialising in advanced characterisation of nuclear materials. She leads PFIB ToF-SIMS capability, focusing on irradiated materials.
Emily Curtis is a Graduate Materials Scientist at the UK Atomic Energy Authority, focusing on ceramic coatings for tritium permeation barriers and lithium corrosion resistance. She specialises in coating characterisation, including thermal and irradiation stability and hydrogen isotope permeation. She holds a BA and MSci in Natural Sciences (Materials Science) from the University of Cambridge.
Tomáš Šamořil is Product Marketing Manager for Materials Science at Tescan, specialising in electron microscopy and advanced materials analysis. His work focuses on analytical FIB-SEM and integrated ToF-SIMS workflows, with particular experience in battery research and complex material characterisation.
Jeremie Silvent leads product sales activities across NSR, Nanospace, ion beam (IB), and UHV platforms at Tescan. He supports advanced FIB-SEM and integrated analytical solutions, working closely with research and industry partners to align instrument capabilities with demanding application needs.
