Last updated: 19 May 2025
Current Sector: Research Management
Current Company: Innovate UK
PhD Project Title: Processing, forming and modifying cellulose to produce sustainable materials and composites
Supervisor(s): Professor Janet Scott, Dr Davide Mattia, Dr Laura Torrente Murciano and Dr Paul Murray
External Partner: University of São Paulo and The Ohio State University
MRes Project 1: Composite materials from renewable polymers
Supervisor(s): Professor Janet Scott and Professor Matthew Davidson
MRes Project 2: Identification of natural materials for tissue engineering
Supervisor(s): Dr Ram Sharma and Professor Janet Scott
James completed his undergraduate MChem degree in Chemistry at the University of Leicester, graduating in July 2013. His final year masters project was looking into and creating new renewable biodegradable composites based on starch. He enjoys cycling, playing sports such as squash and rugby league as well as socialising with friends.
