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Dr Michael Buttery

Principal Project Scientist

MSci Astrophysics from University of Liverpool, PhD Engineering from University of Central Lancashire

Dr Michael Buttery is an honest and professional R&D Project Manager, Engineer, and Scientist with a proven track record in vacuum testing and tribology within the space industry. Skilled in managing tribology-related R&D projects, including tribometer and component-level testing, with expertise in planning, costing, and resource management.

Highly proficient in experimental techniques and analytical methods for tribology research, and uniquely experienced in operating the Spiral Orbit Tribometer (SOT), including the development of new testing procedures. He is highly organised, analytical, and thorough professional with excellent communication skills and holds a PhD in Engineering (Tribology) and is a Chartered Physicist (CPhys) with the Institute of Physics.

Email: michael.buttery@esrtechnology.com 

Dr Michael Buttery is an honest and professional R&D Project Manager, Engineer, and Scientist with a proven track record in vacuum testing and tribology within the space industry. Skilled in managing tribology-related R&D projects, including tribometer and component-level testing, with expertise in planning, costing, and resource management.

Highly proficient in experimental techniques and analytical methods for tribology research, and uniquely experienced in operating the Spiral Orbit Tribometer (SOT), including the development of new testing procedures. He is highly organised, analytical, and thorough professional with excellent communication skills and holds a PhD in Engineering (Tribology) and is a Chartered Physicist (CPhys) with the Institute of Physics.

Email: michael.buttery@esrtechnology.com