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Sam Astbury

24 Jun 2026

Sam Astbury

Sam develops novel target technologies for HPL experiments such as cryogenic, tape-driven and liquid targetry systems.

24 Jun 2026

Ann-Marie Norton

Her work focuses on developing and refining advanced characterisation methods for analysing inertial confinement fusion (ICF) shells to support the next generation of high-energy-density physics experiments.

24 Jun 2026

Donna Wyatt

She plays a key role in the daily operations of the team, liaising closely with experimental user groups to define and deliver the exact target requirements needed for successful high-power laser experiments.

12 Jun 2026

Adeel Shafqat

Adeel focuses on improving robotic pick-and-place systems for the precision assembly of micro-targets used in high-repetition-rate laser experiments.

28 Apr 2026

Martin Tolley

Martin joined CLF Target Fabrication Group in 2001 and became Group Leader in 2004.

28 Apr 2026

Emily Reynolds

Emily is a chemistry graduate working as part of the UPLiFT program on the research and development of inertial confinement fusion targets, with focus on their manufacture by two-photon polymerisation printing.

28 Apr 2026

Claire Dobson

Claire specialises in fabricating micro targets for high-powered experiments.

27 Apr 2026

Pawala Ariyathilaka

Pawala joined the CLF in 2022 following six years of experience at CLF Scitech Precision Ltd as a Target Fabrication Scientist.

27 Apr 2026

Chris Spindloe

Chris’s current research interests are high rep rate target solutions and developing novel targets for studying matter under extreme conditions.

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