The Cutting Edge
To ensure that everyone attending Surfex has access to the latest in development and innovation, a 2-day programme of university-based achievement has been introduced in 2022. The Cutting Edge features 7 universities presenting their latest achievements suitable to be adopted for industry applications. The universities include Cranfield, Durham, Manchester Metropolitan, Salford, Sheffield & UCL.
If you are working in a University and want to be included, or know a University department that you feel should be included, please contact
Victoria Emerton at Step Exhibitions on 01892 518877.
7 June
09:30 - 09:50
Warwick Cross Faculty Plastics Group – Making Plastics Environmentally Sustainable
Speaker
Professor Stefan Bon University of Warwick
09:50 - 10:10
Polymer and Materials at The University of Warwick, How Can We Help?
Speaker
Dr Daniel Lester Platform Manager, Polymer Characterisation Research Technology Platform - University of Warwick
10:10 - 10:30
How Do We Determine the Efficacy of an Antimicrobial Surface?
Speaker
Dr James Redfern Senior Lecturer, Department of Natural Science - Manchester Metropolitan University
11:30 - 11:50
Technology Development For Wide Area, In-line Deposition of Functional Coatings
Speaker
Dr Heather M. Yates Reader - University of Salford
11:50 - 12:10
12:10 - 12:30
Virtual Reality Games to Engage Stakeholders in the Importance of Microbial Growth on Surfaces and Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance
Speaker
Dr Chloe James Senior Lecturer, Medical Microbiology - University of Salford
14:00 - 14:20
Nanoengineering Amphiphobic Surfaces for Liquid Impact Resistance and Pollution Control
Speaker
Prof. Manish Tiwari Professor of Nanoengineering - University College London
14:20 - 14:40
Multifunctional Coatings for Energy Efficient Buildings
Speaker
Prof. Ioannis Papakonstantinou Professor of Photonics and Nanofabrication - University College London
14:40 - 15:00
16:00 - 16:20
16:20 - 16:40
Flexible Films for Smart Colouring Windows With Photovoltaic Generation
Speakers
Dr Sue Impey Cranfield University
Dr Indrat Aria Cranfield University
16:40 - 17:00
Materials and Devices for Medical Applications
Speakers
Dr Edith Rogers Cranfield University
Dr Iva Chianella Cranfield University
8 June
11:30 - 11:50
An Introduction to Surface Analysis by X-Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
Speaker
Dr Marc Walker Platform Manager, Photoemission Research Technology Platform - University of Warwick
11:50 - 12:10
I-CARE: Innovative Coatings and Adhesives for Recycling
Speaker
Prof. Andrew Slark EPSRC Manufacturing Fellow - University of Sheffield
12:10 - 12:30
Nature Inspired Functional Surfaces for Technological and Societal Applications
Speaker
Professor Jas Pal Badyal Professor of Chemistry - Durham University
14:00 - 15:00
Innovation Framework and the Journey of Disruptive Technology
Speaker
Prof. Ghasem Nasr University of Salford
