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Third Oxford Advanced Materials Network Event | Materials Innovation for / and Secure Supply Chains
This event is open to all members of the University of Oxford, members of the Oxford Advanced Materials Network and invited industrial partners. If you are not a member of the University of Oxford please register using the external delegates link.
The third Oxford Advanced Materials Network (OxAMN) meeting brings together researchers from across Oxford to explore Materials Innovation for and in support of Secure Supply Chains. This event aims to spark transdisciplinary collaboration across departments and colleges by highlighting the breadth of Oxford’s expertise, from fundamental materials science to advanced manufacturing, modelling, and applications in healthcare, sustainability, and national security.
Arriving at a moment shaped by the UK Government’s 10‑year Strategy for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, the meeting provides a platform to connect Oxford’s research strengths with emerging national priorities. The programme features sessions on manufacturing and bio‑inspired materials, advanced modelling and characterisation, and applications ranging from bioelectronics to laser machining and interface chemistry. Contributions from the Government Office for Science and the Department of Business and Trade underscore the importance of materials innovation to secure and resilient supply chains.
The day includes the introduction of MPLS’s first OPEN Fellow and the launch of the OxAMN Mini Talk Series: Advanced Materials in UK Policy, as well as opportunities for discussion and networking through poster presentations, lunch, and coffee breaks.
We look forward to an engaging day of ideas, connections, and collaboration across Oxford’s advanced materials community.
Date:
20 March 2026, 9:45
Venue:
Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL
Speakers:
Professor Martin Booth (Department of Engineering, University of Oxford),
Professor Sonia Antoranz Contera (Department of Physics, University of Oxford),
Associate Professor Giuliana Di Martino (Department of Materials, University of Oxford),
Dr Thanuja Galhena (Department of Business and Trade),
Professor Patrick Grant (Department of Materials, University of Oxford),
Professor Nicole Grobert (Department of Materials, University of Oxford),
Professor Michael Johnston (Department of Physics, University of Oxford),
Associate Professor Rebecca Nicholls (Department of Materials, University of Oxford),
Professor Christopher Proctor (Department of Engineering, University of Oxford),
Professor Dominic Vella (Mathematical Institute, University of Oxford),
Professor Kylie Vincent (Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford),
Professor Robert Weatherup (Department of Materials),
Professor Mark Wilson (Department of Chemistry, University of Oxford)
Organising department:
Department of Materials
Organiser:
Professor Nicole Grobert (University of Oxford)
Organiser contact email address:
oxamn@materials.ox.ac.uk
Host:
Professor Nicole Grobert (University of Oxford)
Part of:
Oxford Advanced Materials Network (OxAMN)
Booking required?:
Required
Booking url:
https://www.advancedmaterials.ox.ac.uk/oxamn-events
Booking email:
oxamn@materials.ox.ac.uk
Audience:
Members of the University & Industry
Editor:
Samantha Pearce
