Research Output per year
Personal profile
Biography
- 970 BA(Hons) Cantab Metallurgy & Chemistry
- 1973 MA University of Cambridge
- 1974 PhD University of Cambridge in field of Metallurgy and Materials Science
Worked in industry (NPC), Research Associations (PRA and BNF) and Academia (Trent Polytechnic,Nottingham University and North Dakota Sate university ) before joining University of Northampton on the permanent staff in 1999
Scholarly Activities/Staff Development
- Elected Member of Higher Education Academy
- PhD/MPhil examiner for University of Swansea and for University of Manchester
- Editorial Board Member: Journal Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology – also Conference Reporter/reviewer for same journal-regularly review annual EuroCorr conferences and anti-corrosive organic corrosion conferences
- Technical Secretary to Institute of Corrosion
- Writes regular Technical Topics article (titles like “Corrosion in Concrete”, “Electrochemical Methods – are they any use?”, “Corrosion and Health”) in Corrosion Management, the Journal of the Institute of Corrosion
Administration
- Member of ISO committee TC 35 SC9 WG 29 developing standard for examination of anti-corrosive paints using AC Impedance (ISO 16773)
Research Interests
- Over 70 publications mainly in the field of Coatings/Corrosion protection. Co-edited 2 books. Co-Organised several conferences in the field
- Research at University of Northampton on Corrosion & Coating. Presentation of papers at Symposiums & Conferences (world-wide). Special area: Interpretation of electrochemical response of coating on metals using techniques like AC Impedance(EIS) & Electrochemical Noise method (ENM).
- PhD completion and MPhil completion under his supervision
- TCS Scheme Pronto Paints successfully completed
- Involved in Erasmus-Socrates Exchange scheme with Technical University of Gdansk (inc. running research project in collaboration with industrial company)
Teaching Interests
- Eng 1007 First Year Materials and Manufacturing Processes : Module Leader
- Eng 3001 Final year Applications of Technology
- Eng 4004 Engineering Final year project – Module Leader and supervisor of several projects in the materials area
Industry Connections
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Education/Academic qualification
PhD, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 1 Feb 1974
Master, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 6 Jun 1973
Bachelor, University of Cambridge
Award Date: 6 Jun 1970
Keywords
- TP Chemical technology
- organic coatings
- corrosion prevention
- electrochemical techniques
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Research Output
Mechanism of ionic conduction in multi-layer polymeric films studied via electrochemical measurement and theoretical modelling
Jamali, S. S., Suesse, T., Jamali, S., Mills, D. J. & Zhao, Y., 1 Jul 2017, In : Progress in Organic Coatings. 108, p. 68-74 7 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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A critical review of electrochemical noise measurement as a tool for evaluation of organic coatings
Jamali, S. S. & Mills, D. J., 1 Jun 2016, In : Progress in Organic Coatings. 95, p. 26-37 12 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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Advances in corrosion protection by organic coatings: what we know and what we would like to know
Lyon, S. B., Bingham, R. & Mills, D. J., 6 May 2016, In : Progress in Organic Coatings. 102, Part AResearch output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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AfriCORR 2016 African Corrosion Congress Midrand Conference Centre, Witwatersrand South Africa
Mills, D. J., 25 Nov 2016, In : Corrosion Engineering, Science and Technology. 51, 8, p. 551-555 5 p.Research output: Contribution to Journal › Conference Article
Analysis of electrochemical noise measurement on an organically coated metal
Jamali, S. S., Mills, D. J., Cottis, R. A. & Lan, T. Y., 8 Feb 2016, In : Progress in Organic Coatings. 96Research output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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An historical perspective on the corrosion protection by paints
Kendig, M. & Mills, D. J., 28 Sep 2016, In : Progress in Organic Coatings. 102, Part AResearch output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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The application of organic coatings in conservation of archaeological objects excavated from the sea
Schaefer, K. & Mills, D. J., 19 May 2016, In : Progress in Organic Coatings. 102, Part AResearch output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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The best tests for anti-corrosive paints. And why: a personal viewpoint
Mills, D. J. & Jamali, S. S., 19 May 2016, In : Progress in Organic Coatings. 102, Part AResearch output: Contribution to Journal › Article
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Activities
- 1 Participating in a conference or workshop
European Corrosion Congress (EUROCORR) 2009
Douglas Mills (Participant)
6 Sep 2009 → 10 Sep 2009
Activity: Participating in or organising a conference or workshop › Participating in a conference or workshop › Research
Thesis
A review and development of accelerated test methods for anti-corrosive organic coatings
Author: Woodcock, C. P., 2007Supervisor: Mills, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Master's Thesis
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Investigation into corrosion protection by coatings using the electrochemical noise method
Author: Mabbutt, S., 2000Supervisor: Boutle, N. (Supervisor) & Mills, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
Study on corrosion protection of organic coatings using electrochemical techniques: developing electrochemical noise method, effective of surface preparation and inhomogeneity of organic coatings
Author: Jamali, S. S., 2013Supervisor: Mabbutt, S. (Supervisor) & Mills, D. (Supervisor)
Student thesis: Doctoral Thesis
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