Committee members
Organising Committee
Dr Gloria Zhao (Chair)
Research Fellow in Physics
Reimagining diamonds—from luxury to leading-edge technology—making them everyone’s friend through science and innovation.
Dr Carlo Ferri
Research Fellow in Automation Systems, WMG
Advancing the state of the art in automation technologies with predictive analytics for data-driven insights.
Dr Victoria Sodré
Research Fellow in Enzymology/Biotechnology
Harnessing the power of microbes and enzymes to turn plant waste into valuable products—from sweet-smelling aromas to pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, and agrochemicals.
Dr Ravi Prakash Singh
Research Fellow, Warwick Mathematics Institute (WMI) and WMG
Engaged in an interdisciplinary collaboration between WMG and the Mathematics Institute, focusing on metal forming and sustainable manufacturing through computational modelling, multiscale simulation, and digital integration for Industry 4.0.
Dr Mahyar Koshkouei
Research Fellow in Battery Testing and Characterisation, WMG
Helping make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and more reliable—advancing the technologies that power phones, vehicles, and the grid through testing and modelling.
Dr Barbara Abreu
Research Fellow in Computational Biology/Biophysics, SLS
Decyphering the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance through 3D protein models.
Dr Evelien Zwanenburg
Research Fellow, WMG
Using X-ray Computed Tomography to uncover secrets inside objects, from batteries to biscuits.