Aims

• To lead major innovative research programmes within the framework of the Advanced Technology Institute in order to protect IP for the UK community.
• To initiate collaborative research projects and stimulate multi-disciplinary interactions, with the University, nationally and internationally.
• To enable innovative research programmes requiring the use of ion beams, including the introduction of ion beam methods to new discipline areas.
• To provide high quality facilities, intellectual input and a broad knowledge base to users.
• To strengthen close interaction with the user community and industry to determine and agree priorities in future resource development.
• To train and educate the UK community in the applications and technology of ion beams and provide a technology transfer to industry and academia.
• To contribute to the prosperity and competitiveness of UK industry.