Bio:

Jonathan Swingler received a Joint BSc (Hons) in Physics and Chemistry from Keele University, UK, in 1990 followed by a PhD at Loughborough University, UK, for his work into the degradation of electrical contacts. He subsequently moved to the University of Southampton, UK, where he pursued his research into the physics of degradation and reliability of electrical/electronic materials and devices. Currently Jonathan is developing reliability engineering science in connection with energy systems at Heriot-Watt University, UK. His is an Associate Professor of Energy at Heriot-Watt University and Fellow of the Institute of Physics.