Kris Walker

Managing Editor/Head of Content

Kris has a BA(hons) in Media & Performance from the University of Salford. Aside from overseeing the editorial and video teams, Kris can be found in far flung corners of the world capturing the story behind the science on behalf of our clients. Outside of work, Kris is finally seeing a return on 25 years of hurt supporting Manchester City.

Articles from Kris

University of Manchester Graphene Researcher Honoured with EPSRC Fellowship

The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC) has awarded a Fellowship to Dr Artem Mishchenko of the University of Manchester.

30 Nov 2015

Working with Carbon Nanoparticles

Carbon nanoparticles are nanosized carbon elements created through various methods including carbonization, heating, activation, and grinding.

19 Nov 2015

Types and Preparation of Nanomaterials

Nanomaterials are, as defined by Standford University's Environmental Health & Safety Department as "materials with a minimum of one external dimension that ranges in size between 1-100 nanometers

17 Nov 2015

Will Nano Vent-Skin Micro-Turbines Soon Be Powering Your Home?

When we think of turbines, we automatically think of those impressive wind turbines reaching 400 feet in height topped by huge blades spinning endlessly on a vast expanse of flat grassland.

17 Jun 2014

Looking to the Future: Advances in Nanotechnology

AZoNano talks to Travis Earles from Lockheed Martin discussing future innovations within nanotechnology as well as the advanced research being undertaken at Lockheed Martin.

11 Dec 2013

Nanotechnology in Life Sciences

The fusion of nanotechnology and medicine is changing healthcare as we know it. Organizations and government entities are investing huge amounts in nanotech R&D; life science technology innovators across the world are delivering new products and technologies that almost seem straight from a sci-fi m

11 Dec 2013

Thermo-photovoltaics made Possible with Nanostructured Ceramics

Nanostructured ceramics are attractive materials that are employed in a wide range of applications, from small-scale uses such as paints and pigments to complex ones such as sensors and imaging.

20 Nov 2013

Advanced Materials Used in Military Technology

DARPA, the research arm of the United States defense agencies, has been in pursuit of special suit for warriors that would utilize advanced robotics and nanomaterials technology to prevent injury and improve stamina on the battlefield.

15 Nov 2013

Additive Manufacturing Gets High Tech: 3D Printing with Graphene

3D printing is an additive manufacturing technology where parts are "grown" layer by layer in a controlled chamber when successive layers of a melted material - typically plastic - are laid down again and again until a three dimensional part is created.

8 Nov 2013