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Liam Critchley is a writer, journalist and communicator who specializes in chemistry and nanotechnology and how fundamental principles at the molecular level can be applied to many different application areas. Liam is perhaps best known for his informative approach and explaining complex scientific topics to both scientists and non-scientists. Liam has over 350 articles published across various scientific areas and industries that crossover with both chemistry and nanotechnology.

Liam is Senior Science Communications Officer at the Nanotechnology Industries Association (NIA) in Europe and has spent the past few years writing for companies, associations and media websites around the globe. Before becoming a writer, Liam completed master’s degrees in chemistry with nanotechnology and chemical engineering.

Aside from writing, Liam is also an advisory board member for the National Graphene Association (NGA) in the U.S., the global organization Nanotechnology World Network (NWN), and a Board of Trustees member for GlamSci–A UK-based science Charity. Liam is also a member of the British Society for Nanomedicine (BSNM) and the International Association of Advanced Materials (IAAM), as well as a peer-reviewer for multiple academic journals.


Quantum Computing Paves a Smarter Path to Resource Optimization Liam Critchley
Explore how quantum computing can transform resource optimization across sectors, particularly with energy efficiency and sustainability. To get there, though, challenges lie ahead.

Emerging Battery Testing Approaches: A New Era of Diagnostics Liam Critchley
Even though different battery testing approaches have been developed over the years, the growing power and safety demands are prompting new testing approaches that can probe smaller-scale degradation mechanisms and defects for QC, in-field diagnostics, and R&D stages.

Thermoelectric Nanomaterials for Energy Harvesting in Electronics Liam Critchley
Learn how thermoelectric nanomaterials are enabling more efficient, compact, and sustainable power solutions for modern electronics, ranging from wearables and IoT devices to industrial systems and space exploration.

How Space Robots Survive Extreme Heat, Radiation, and Terrain Liam Critchley
Discover how advanced materials like ceramics, refractory metals, and graphene protect space robots from extreme heat, radiation, and terrain.

Quantum Computing Set to Revolutionize Gaming and Entertainment Liam Critchley
Quantum computing is poised to transform gaming with immersive AR/VR, intelligent NPCs, and secure environments for next-gen entertainment.

3D Metal Printing Improves Customization for Medical Implants Liam Critchley
3D metal printing offers design freedom and customization opportunities in the medical space. Tailoring the size, shape, and properties of different medical implants enables patients to have biocompatible and properly fitting implants, which are less likely to degrade over time.

Using EC-AFM for Nanoscale Battery Testing Liam Critchley
EC-AFM is an analytical characterization technique that offers nanoscale resolution. By imaging and deducing properties at the nanoscale, EC-AFM can help provide new insights to improve the performance of the next generation of advanced batteries.

CoAP Boosts Power and Resource Efficiency for the IoT Liam Critchley
Small IoT devices often require low power and minimal resource use, which can cause some protocols to struggle. Learn how CoAP aligns with IoT networks' low-power and low-resource requirements by saving power and optimizing communication processes.

How Robodoctors Are Shaping the Future of Healthcare Liam Critchley
Thanks to advancements in sensor technology, responsive materials, HMI, and AI, robotic doctors show great promise in transforming the medical field. Explore how robotics is advancing healthcare by providing routine services, responding to disasters, and performing complex medical procedures.

Quantum Dot Fluorescence Creates New Opportunities and Applications Liam Critchley
Quantum dots have unique fluorescent properties that can be tuned by changing their size. Discover how the tunability around the emitted color enables quantum dots to be well-suited in a wide range of applications, such as QLED displays, solar cells, bioimaging, and biosensors.

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