Laura Jones FREng

Fellow in Advanced Materials, Dstl (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory)

Laura Jones is a Fellow in Advanced Materials at the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory. She instigates and leads ambitious programmes of materials research that enable military systems to operate effectively in challenging environments. Laura is a highly respected and influential expert adviser to UK government on assuring the supply of critical materials and safeguarding nationally sensitive materials engineering capabilities.

She is a successful international collaborator, particularly with the UK's closest allies and in key science and technology initiatives that are central to the UK's defence and security strategy. Laura is a champion for equality, diversity and inclusion, and a highly active volunteer. She is a Chartered Engineer and Chartered Environmentalist and is an approved assessor for both registrations.