WMG Professor awarded the prestigious Leslie Holliday Prize
Monday 23 June 2025
WMG Professor awarded the prestigious Leslie Holliday Prize
Congratulations to Ton Peijs, Professor of Polymer Engineering and Head of the Centre for Polymers and Composites (CPC) at WMG, University of Warwick, who has won this year’s esteemed Leslie Holliday PrizeLink opens in a new window.
Awarded by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3)Link opens in a new window, the prize recognises significant or technological contributions to composite materials and is one of the most illustrious prizes in the field.
Professor Peijs is only the second person to receive an IOM3 award for contributions to both composite and plastic engineering (rather than composites alone), making his achievement even more notable.
He said: “I'm really honoured to have won this year's Leslie Holliday Prize from the IOM3. It means a lot to be recognised by your peers, especially knowing that some of the most respected people in the field of composite materials have received this prize before me. This isn’t just about my work though – it's also credit to the amazing colleagues and students I've had the chance to work with.”
With over 35 years of experience, Professor Ton Peijs is a major contributor to the field of composite materials. He pioneered the development of sustainable composites, including fully recyclable all-polymer composites, and has led innovations in natural fibres and biobased materials; polymer fibres; multifunctional composites; and nanocomposites.
His current research at WMG focuses on advanced manufacturing techniques for sustainable polymer composites.
Professor Peijs also leads the new £13.6 million Manufacturing Research Hub in Sustainable Engineering Plastics (SEP) at WMG. Funded by the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC)Link opens in a new window, the hub is a nucleus for sustainable material development and supply chain innovation, which will help solve some of the UK’s biggest manufacturing problems.
For more information about WMG’s polymer and plastics research, visit Centre for Polymers and Composites (CPC).