Following a BSc and PhD in Physics at the University of Bristol, Dr Wakefield spent five years at the University of Oxford researching novel applications of nanoparticles and quantum semiconductors. Dr Wakefield has over 15 years of experience of developing nanoparticle technology in University of Oxford spin out companies, Oxonica and Oxford Advanced Surfaces. Dr Wakefield co-founded Oxonica in 1999, managing the technical team through development of Optisol sunscreen additives and Envirox diesel catalysts and through to Oxonica’s successful AIM listing in summer 2005.