We are a dynamic research team based in the Department of Materials at The University of Manchester, working at the cutting edge of polymer science and materials innovation. Our labs are located in the state-of-the-art Henry Royce Institute, the UK’s national hub for advanced materials research.
Our research explores how to design and create smart, sustainable polymers and polymer-based materials that can solve real-world problems. We work on a wide range of applications, including:
Eco-friendly coatings and adhesives
Advanced nanocomposites
3D printing of functional materials
Biomedical diagnostics
Regenerative medicine
Whether it's developing new materials for healthcare or improving the sustainability of everyday products, our goal is to make a meaningful impact through science.
You can find out more about who we are, our publications, our research activities and latest news from the group by following the links at the top of this page.
We’re always excited to connect with new collaborators, and we welcome interest from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers who are passionate about materials science. When funding is available, open positions are listed on:
If you're interested in joining us—whether you're applying for a funded position, have your own scholarship, or are considering self-funding—please don’t hesitate to reach out. You can find our contact details at the bottom of this page.
Our recent article in Macromolecules reports the synthesis of fluorescently decorated block copolymer nanoparticles and how particle morphology affects their luminescent behaviour. Congratulations to Xueyuan Li for the second paper arising from his PhD thesis being published!
Well done to Giulio for winning the best poster award at the 2025 NOWNANO CDT conference!
Congratulations to Xueyuan on passing his PhD viva! He completed his PhD on pyrene-decorated polymer nanoparticles and graphene nanoplatelets and published his first 1st author paper in JCIS.
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Henry Royce Institute Hub Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL, UK.