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Conference activities

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It has been a busy and productive time for the Faul Research Group over the past week, with members actively participating in two key events: the EPoMM Conference in Bath and VIVO Hub research workshop in Bristol!

At the 2nd Conference on Engineering Porous Materials at Multiple Scales (EPoMM), held at the University of Bath, PhD students Jerry Mintah, Aya Abdo, Mary Donkor, and MRes student Jun Yao presented their research posters, contributing to the growing dialogue on porous material design and applications.

Meanwhile, Charl Faul, Research Associate Xinzhen Fan, and PhD student Junru Chen attended the VIVO Hub two-day research workshop at the Engineering House Conference Venue in Bristol. It was a fantastic opportunity for fruitful discussions and to connect with researchers across a wide range of disciplines!

EPoMM at Bath
VIVO Hub workshop at Bristol

Faraday Discussions 2025 at Oxford

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PhD students Jerry Mintah and Junru Chen attended the Faraday Discussions 2025 – Polymerisation and depolymerisation chemistry: the second century held in Oxford, where both presented posters showcasing their latest research.

This year’s Faraday Discussions brought together leading researchers from around the world and focused on four key themes: (1) novel feedstocks for sustainable polymers; (2) catalysts for polymerisation and depolymerisation; (3) closing the loop; (4) computational methods for polymer processes.

It was a fantastic opportunity to present the work of the Faul Research Group, gain new insights, and learn from others in the rapidly evolving field of polymer science!

Ulia presents at IX. Polymer Science and Technology Conference, Ankara, Turkey

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Last week, Ulia spoke and presented her research during the IX. Polymer Science and Technology Congress, organised biennially by the Polymer Science and Technology Association, at Middle East Technical University in Ankara.

This congress aims to unite top researchers, industry professionals, and students to discuss the latest advances in polymer science and technology, fostering collaboration and innovation.

Faraday Discussion at Trinity College, University of Oxford, Oxford

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During this month, Xue attended and presented at the data-driven discovery in the chemical sciences Faraday Discussion in Oxford, focused on the role of big data, machine learning, and artificial intelligence in various areas of chemistry. The event brought together researchers from both academic and industrial backgrounds.

Thanks for representing the group, Xue!

Prof. Olli Ikkala visits Bristol from Aalto University

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Professor Olli Ikkala is a faculty member in the Department of Applied Physics at Aalto University (previously known as Helsinki University of Technology) in Espoo, near Helsinki. His research focuses on creating functional materials through hierarchical self-assemblies, biomimetics, and natural starting materials. Trained initially in physics, he spent ten years in the chemical industry, primarily working on the development of polymer blends and electrically conducting polymers before returning to academia. The Faul Group hosts him as he visits.

Prof. Ikkala is photographed giving a lecture on life-inspired soft matter dynamics and functionalities below.

Royce summer intern interview with ex-Faul Group member Jerry Mintah

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Jerry Mintah, a Royce Summer Intern, shares his experience of working with the Faul Research Group in an interview with Dr. George Miller, the Royce Student Engagement Manager. During the eight-week internship, Jerry worked alongside his mentor, Basiram Brahma Narzary, and supervisor, Professor Charl F. J. Faul.

Jerry’s Royce Summer Internship project was focused on porous polyimide networks for CO2 capture and conversion. The project has the potential to significantly contribute to industrial decarbonisation and combat the urgent climate crisis brought about by global warming.

Jerry was also co-author on a recent paper from the Faul Group, which was featured on the inside front cover of the RSC journal Materials Chemistry Frontiers.

More information can be found at Royce.ac.uk and the complete interview is available below.

Faul Group at Future Materials Conference 2023, Valencia, Spain

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Some Faul Group members invited to speak about their work at the 4th International Conference on Materials Science & Nanotechnology last week.

The conference aims to provide an international platform to discuss emerging trends and advancement in the research and development of various classes of materials and is divided into four major themes: (i) Future Biomaterials-Biomedical, Medicine and Other Applications; (ii) Future Materials for Energy and Sustainability; (iii) Materials for Electronics, Optics, and Photonics; and (iv) Nanomaterials.