Third OxAMN Meeting

24 February 2026
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Materials Innovation for / and Secure Supply Chains

Third Oxford Advanced Materials Network Meeting

 

Date: Friday, 20 March 2026

Venue: Life and Mind Building, South Parks Road, Oxford, OX1 3EL

 

The third Oxford Advanced Materials Network (OxAMN) meeting brings together researchers from across Oxford to explore Materials Innovation for and in support of Secure Supply Chains. This event aims to spark transdisciplinary collaboration across departments and colleges by highlighting the breadth of Oxford’s expertise, from fundamental materials science to advanced manufacturing, modelling, and applications in healthcare, sustainability, and national security.

Arriving at a moment shaped by the UK Government’s 10‑year Strategy for Advanced Materials and Manufacturing, the meeting provides a platform to connect Oxford’s research strengths with emerging national priorities. The programme features sessions on manufacturing and bio‑inspired materials, advanced modelling and characterisation, and applications ranging from bioelectronics to laser machining and interface chemistry. Contributions from the Government Office for Science and the Department of Business and Trade underscore the importance of materials innovation to secure and resilient supply chains.

The day includes the introduction of MPLS’s first OPEN Fellow and the launch of the OxAMN Mini Talk Series: Advanced Materials in UK Policy, as well as opportunities for discussion and networking through poster presentations, lunch, and coffee breaks.

We look forward to an engaging day of ideas, connections, and collaboration across Oxford’s advanced materials community.

Event information:

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  • Prof Martin Booth — Statutory Prof of Electrical Engineering; Chair of Optical & Photonic Engineering, Department of Engineering
  • Prof Sonia Contera — Prof of Biological Physics, Department of Physics
  • Dr Giuliana Di Martino — Associate Prof of Materials Science & Tutorial Fellow, St Anne’s College
  • Dr Thanuja Galhena — Head of Advanced Materials, Department for Business & Trade; MPLS OPEN Fellow
  • Prof Patrick Grant — Vesuvius Prof of Materials & Pro‑Vice‑Chancellor (Research), Oxford
  • Prof Nicole Grobert — Prof of Nanomaterials; Lead, Oxford Advanced Materials Network, Department of Materials
  • Prof Michael Johnston — Prof of Physics, Department of Physics
  • Prof Rebecca Nicholls — Associate Prof of Materials Modelling, Department of Materials
  • Dr Christopher Proctor — Associate Prof in Bioelectronics & BBSRC David Phillips Fellow; Tutorial Fellow at Keble College
  • Prof Dominic Vella — Prof of Applied Mathematics, Maths
  • Prof Kylie Vincent — Prof of Inorganic Chemistry & Associate Head of Department (People)
  • Prof Robert Weatherup — Prof of Energy Materials, Department of Materials
  • Prof Mark Wilson — Prof of Physical & Theoretical Chemistry; Head of Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Government Office for Science — Speaker TBC
  • Department for Business & Trade — Speaker TBC

Poster prize for interdisciplinary research in advanced materials

Eligibility: Postdoctoral researchers

Requirements: The poster should highlight fundamental interdisciplinary research in advanced materials and possible areas of impact and its wider relevance for society. Please note standard conference posters will not be considered by the judges. The aim is to communicate your science to a wider audience including academics outside your field (including the social sciences and humanities), and policymakers.

Award: Certificate and vouchers for 1st prize and runner ups respectively.

If you need further information please contact:

Email: oxamn@materials.ox.ac.uk

Tel: + 44 (01865) 283763

OPENING at the end of February 2026 - limited spaces available; allocation on a first come first served basis.