Academic Credentials
  • D.Phil., Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford, UK, 2025
Academic Appointments
  • Postdoctoral Research Associate, Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford, 2025
Professional Honors
  • EPSRC Impact Acceleration Account Award, 2025.
  • Jamie Ferguson Chemistry Innovation Award, 2024.

Dr. Evans specializes in materials characterization and application testing. He has extensive experience in a variety of polymerization techniques and polymer applications, specifically concerning adhesives, coatings, construction, and the oil and gas industry. Additionally, Dr. Evans has worked in projects related to emulsion polymerization chemical plant process optimization, route cause analysis, and quality improvement.

He holds a D.Phil. in Inorganic Chemistry from the University of Oxford and an MChem from the University of Warwick. His graduate research focused on the synthesis, characterization, and applications of functionalized polypropylenes. His expertise spans a broad array of analytical techniques, including differential scanning calorimetry (DSC), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), gel permeation chromatography (GPC), 1D, 2D, and variable temperature (VT) nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (NMR), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDS), powder and single crystal X-ray diffraction (XRD), rheology, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and dynamic light scattering (DLS). Through the application of these techniques and a fundamental understanding of polymer chemistry, Dr. Evans investigates the behavior and performance of materials in industries including coatings, adhesives, batteries, automotive, and more.

After completion of his doctorate, Dr. Evans worked as a postdoctoral research associate at the University of Oxford, where he gained experience in taking new synthetic routes to pilot scale production. Prior to starting his D.Phil. and joining Exponent, Dr. Evans worked as a Product Improvement Chemist at Synthomer plc., where he led emulsion polymerization chemical plant process optimization, route cause analysis, and quality improvement projects within Europe. He provided operational support ensuring adherence to process safety standards while maintaining a strong focus on hazard identification, risk assessment, and safe operating procedures.