Professor Malavika Nair appointed Royce Research Area Lead for Biomedical Materials

In her new role, Prof Malavika Nair (Institute of Biomedical Engineering) will help shape the strategic direction of her research area, Biomedical Materials, within the Royce network, which spans leading UK universities and research institutions. She will contribute to national and international collaborations, support innovation across academia and industry, and lead initiatives that advance the UK’s capabilities in materials science and engineering.

This appointment highlights Oxford’s central role in the Royce partnership and reflects her expertise in biomaterials and biomedical engineering, with a strong focus on developing advanced materials to address the needs of future healthcare.

Speaking on the announcement, Prof Nair said:

“It’s an honour to join the Royce team as a Research Area Lead. This is an exciting time for materials research in the UK, with big opportunities to make real impact. I’m looking forward to working with colleagues across the Royce network to drive innovation and build stronger collaborations. I’m proud to represent the IBME, the Department of Engineering Science as well as the UK biomaterials community in this national effort.” 

This appointment marks an important step forward in Oxford’s engagement with the national materials research landscape and reinforces the Department’s commitment to world-class, interdisciplinary research with global impact.

More information on the new Royce research area leads can be found here: https://www.royce.ac.uk/news/royce-welcomes-new-research-area-leads-mar25/