Hugo R. Williams

Hugo Williams studied Aerospace Engineering at the University of Bristol, where he subsequently undertook a PhD in polymer composite materials. On completion of his PhD, Hugo worked as a Systems Engineer in the Nuclear industry and later moved to the University of Leicester where his research has supported the development of radioisotope power and thermal control systems, including RTG breadboard rig testing and novel thermoelectric materials. He has led the University of Leicester contribution to UK Space Agency Space Nuclear Power through-life requirements study. Hugo is a Chartered Engineer, Member of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.