Dr James Coombs OBrien

Dr James Coombs OBrien
Alumni

Dr James Coombs OBrien

2013 Cohort
Currently
Innovation Lead Innovate UK · UK
Last updated: 19 May 2025
After the CSCT

Career Journey

CSCT
MRes / PhD
First destination
Academia
Current
Innovation Lead Innovate UK UK
Research

PhD Project

Processing, forming and modifying cellulose to produce sustainable materials and composites

Supervisor
Professor Janet Scott, Dr Davide Mattia, Dr Laura Torrente Murciano and Dr Paul Murray
Industry Partner
University of São Paulo and The Ohio State University
Profile

About

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.

Research

MRes Projects

MRes Project 1

Composite materials from renewable polymers

MRes Project 2

Identification of natural materials for tissue engineering

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