David Rugg, materials scientist. Portrait of materials scientist Professor David Rugg whose research uses crystallography to help identify superior me

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David Rugg, materials scientist. Portrait of materials scientist Professor David Rugg whose research uses crystallography to help identify superior metal alloys that can withstand the extreme stresses experienced by jet engines during flight. In the background are wide-chord fan blades manufactured from advanced titanium alloys. He currently works for Rolls Royce.

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