Prof James Busfield
FREng, MA, PhD, CEng, FIMMM, FHEA
Professor of Materials
Deputy Head of The School of Engineering and Materials Science
School of Engineering and Materials Science
Queen Mary University of London
Research
Rubber, Elastomer, Sensors, Actuators, Modelling, Tyres
Interests
Examining the physical behaviour by experiment and modelling techniques of soft matter such as elastomers and rubber materials. Properties of interest include abrasion, friction, fracture, creep, fatigue, viscoelastic behaviour, modulus enhancement, self healing, recycling, ageing and composite filler reinforcement. Developing smart soft polymer materials that can sense their environment and soft actuating materials that can change shape in response to a physical stimulus.
Publications of specific relevance to the Centre for Advanced Robotics
Publications of specific relevance to the Centre for Advanced Robotics
2026
Recyclable Semi-EV Sulphur Cured Natural Rubber Elastomer CompositesGriggs T Kaur A Fefar MM Akutagawa K Peijs T Chen B Busfield JJC
Industrial Chemistry and Materials,
Royal Society of Chemistry (Rsc) 06-04-2026Flexible ultrasound sensor based on ErPMNPT ceramics for vascular monitoringLi Z Wang X Liu D Wang Y Lindsey B Bartlett M Abrahams I Busfield J et al.
IEEE Sensors Journal,
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) vol. PP (99), 1-1.
27-03-2026 2023
An Electric Self‐Sensing and Variable‐Stiffness Artificial MuscleLiu C Busfield JJC Zhang K
Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Wiley vol. 5 (9)
01-09-2023 An Electric Self‐Sensing and Variable‐Stiffness Artificial MuscleLiu C Busfield JJC Zhang K
Advanced Intelligent Systems,
Wiley 08-07-2023
Grants
Grants of specific relevance to the Centre for Advanced Robotics
SRI - PhD#2 - Elastomer Materials Collaboration (S&E PhD Studentship, 2025/26, Commercial, Fully External, Band B, 3.5Y)James Busfield£163,816
Sumitomo Corporation Europe01-01-2026 - 30-06-2029 2025 Copy of Bridgestone Elastomer Research Annual Renewal #21James Busfield£4,000
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2025 - 30-09-2026 Copy of Bridgestone Elastomer Research Annual Renewal 21James Busfield£4,000
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2025 - 30-09-2026 Aston Martin F1 PhD Studentship #2 (S&E Flexible PhD Studentship, 2024/25, Commercial, Fully External, Band B, 3.5Y)James Busfield£161,268
Aston Martin Formula One Team01-04-2025 - 30-09-2028 Continental Tires PhD Studentship (S&E Flexible PhD Studentship, 2024/25, Commercial, Fully External, Band B, 3.5Y)James Busfield£161,268
Continental Tires01-04-2025 - 30-09-2028 Birla Carbon PhD Studentship #2 (Filler Reinforcement)James Busfield£159,453
Birla Carbon USA Inc.01-01-2025 - 30-06-2028 SLB PhD Studentship #7 (Elastomer Research)James Busfield£133,219
Schlumberger Technology Corporation01-01-2025 - 30-06-2028 Aston Martin F1 PhD Studentship #1 (Tyre Wear Optimisation)James Busfield£135,655
Aston Martin Formula One Team20-09-2021 - 31-12-2026 SRI - PhD Studentship #1 (Tyre Wear Analysis)James Busfield£125,155
Sumitomo Corporation Europe20-09-2021 - 19-03-2027
Bridgestone Annual Grant (Elastomer Research)James Busfield£4,000
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2024 - 30-09-2025 Bridgestone Elastomer Research #20James Busfield£4,409
Bridgestone Corporation01-09-2023 - 31-08-2024 Bridgestone Elastomer Research #19James Busfield£4,948
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2022 - 30-09-2023 EPSRC Sustainable Manufacturing (Circular Economy Elastomer Products)James Busfield£401,990
EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council18-07-2022 - 12-10-2025 Bridgestone Elastomer Research #18James Busfield£5,269
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2021 - 30-09-2022 iCASE - Schlumberger PhD #6 (Ageing of Elastomers)James Busfield£30,954
Schlumberger Limited21-09-2021 - 20-09-2025 iCASE - Schlumberger PhD #5 (Filler Reinforcement)James Busfield£30,954
Schlumberger Limited01-04-2021 - 31-12-2025 RAEng Fellowship (Smart Ropes)Emiliano Bilotti and
James BusfieldRoyal Academy of Engineering29-01-2021 - 22-01-2023 Bridgestone Elastomer Research #17James Busfield£5,982
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2020 - 30-09-2021 RAEng Visiting Professorship for Andy LewisJames Busfield£30,000
Royal Academy of Engineering01-10-2020 - 31-07-2023 AHRC - Aluminium Recycling into Fashion ProductsHaixue Yan,
James Busfield and Emiliano Bilotti
£74,404
AHRC Arts and Humanities Research Council08-06-2020 - 31-03-2023 Bridgestone Elastomer Research #16James Busfield£6,224
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2019 - 30-09-2020 Birla Carbon PhD Studentship #1 (Rubber Reinforcement)James Busfield£142,604
Birla Carbon USA Inc.01-08-2019 - 31-01-2024 Weir Group PhD Studentship (Self Healing Rubber)James Busfield and Caglar Becer
£70,000
WEIR GROUP PLC , The01-05-2019 - 31-10-2022 AHRC - Business of Fashion, Textiles & Technology (Sustainable Fashion)James Busfield£345,900
AHRC Arts and Humanities Research Council01-02-2019 - 31-05-2024 KTP Project - Next Generation Solar Steam TechnologyJose Castrejon Pita and
James Busfield£279,773
Innovate UK01-02-2019 - 31-01-2022 Bridgestone Elastomer Research #15James Busfield£5,768
Bridgestone Corporation01-10-2018 - 30-09-2019 SLB - PDRA Project (Elastomer Seal Modelling)James Busfield£34,532
Schlumberger Limited24-09-2018 - 23-03-2019 Infineum - PhD Studentship (Polymeric oil additives)James Busfield£90,000
Infineum UK Ltd01-09-2018 - 31-08-2021 SLB PhD Studentship #4 (Elastomer Friction)James Busfield£70,000
Schlumberger Limited22-09-2017 - 31-12-2022 SLB PhD Studentship #3 (Elastomer Seals)James Busfield£148,000
Schlumberger Limited22-09-2017 - 31-12-2022 EPSRC iCASE Award (with SLB)James Busfield£80,670
EPSRC Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council01-10-2015 - 30-09-2020 MICACTJames Busfield£176,767
EU Commission - Horizon 202001-01-2015 - 31-12-2018 Jaguar LandRover PhD Studentship (Dynamic Modelling of Rubber)James Busfield and Ettore Barbieri
£105,000
Jaguar Land Rover Ltd01-09-2014 - 31-12-2018
Research Group
Research Staff
PhD Students
- Max Dixey
The Effect of Filler Surface Activators on The Reinforcement of Elastomer Materials - Emilio Gomez Ulloa
Developing Crashworthy and Thermally Conductive Graphene Related Composite Materials For Electrical Car Battery Assembly - Abhishek Kaitheri Edathil
- Zilong Li
Wearable Ultrasound Sensor - María José Munguía Romero
Sustainable Future Footwear and Fashion Technology - Nu Numard
The Effects of Carbon Black Surface Activity on The Filler Reinforcement of Natural Rubber - Sarah Pedroni
Developing Next Generation Sustainable Tyres Utilising 3D Microstructural Simulations of Filler Reinforcement - Thao Pham
A Transient Friction Model of Rubber - Orkid Ramekaj
Effect of Thermochemical Degradation on Elastomer Fatigue Life and Fracture in High Pressure Sealing - Afni Restasari
Self-Healing Polyurethane Composites as Coating Materials For Wind Turbine Blades - Parinchaya Srithavorn
Development of Reprocessable Thermoset Rubber From Epoxidize - Vicky Sun
Innovative Tactile and Optical Sensing and Actuating Devices - Cuba Vanderpuye
Data-Driven Multiscale Optimisation of Resilient Composite Materials
News
November 2024
15 November 2024
James Busfield from the School of Engineering and Materials Science has made an appearance on the BBC Radio 4 show The Infinite Monkey Cage.
In the episode, titled Fantastic Elastic, James joins an incredible panel, including gold medal winning Olympian Bryony Page, comedian Jessica Fostekew, and materials expert Anna Ploszajski, alongside ... [more]
