Latham is a Research Associate in cementitious materials in the Sustainable Materials at

Sheffield group, researching the application of low carbon cements for the encapsulation of

radioactive waste materials.

Latham’s PhD (sponsored by Nuclear Waste Services and the GREEN CDT) was as a part

of the Immobilisation Science Laboratory at the University of Sheffield, investigating the

immobilisation of separated PuO₂ in mineral-derived ceramic materials. This was with a

particular focus on the role of radiation on long term structural evolution and aqueous

durability.

Before his PhD, Latham completed his undergraduate masters degree in the Department of

Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield. Latham has been heavily

involved with public engagement and science outreach including Pint Of Science, the

international festival of glass, and primary outreach.