Nanofunctional Materials Group

LinkedIn 3 November 2026

The Nanofunctional Materials Group has a new website: https://nanofun.uk It brings together what we do at the Department of Materials - University of Manchester, Graphene - The University of Manchester and Henry Royce Institute at The University of Manchester and The University of Manchester Faculty of Science and Engineering: • Research: six themes, from #graphene for water purification to polymer composites, MEMS sensors and biointerfaces • Publications: updated automatically from ORCID • People: current PhD students and researchers, and alumni since 2011 • Sustainability: how our work links to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and our #LEAF Bronze lab • News: from this LinkedIn feed and the AIAM Substack If you’re interested in a PhD, a project or working together, the Join page explains how to get in touch. Thank you to everyone in the group, past and present, who helped put it together. #Graphene #Nanomaterials #MaterialsScience #UniversityOfManchester #NationalGrapheneInstitute

LinkedIn 29 October 2026 Reposted from Ani Kaprekar, FRSA

An afternoon experiencing Physics, Passion and Persistence! 🔬✨ A fascinating visit to the National Graphene Institute (NGI) at The University of Manchester, organised by TiE Manchester. Graphene was first isolated right here in Manchester in 2004, and the NGI is truly a pride of Manchester! 🐝 I've visited NGI a few times before, but what made this visit special was seeing how far the research and innovation have progressed, and the sheer passion of the people behind it. A huge thank you to Prof. Aravind Vijayaraghavan, who patiently took us through a detailed tour, explaining the science, the engineering, the breakthroughs and the possibilities. 🙌🏻 And his most simple and memorable instruction? "Don't touch anything!" (dramatic pause) "In fact, don't touch anything!" … Absolutely loved it.  Message received, Professor! (Especially as I have a bit of Frank Spencer in me! 😁) It was also wonderful to rekindle my love for physics, especially alongside my friend Raam S., past President of TiE Manchester, who brought his deep engineering and materials science perspective to our conversations. A lovely exchange of ideas, curiosity and a shared passion for science! Equally inspiring was meeting some brilliant PhD researchers from India and hearing about collaborations with leading Indian institutions, including the IITs and IISc. Another reminder of how science and innovation connect talent and ideas across borders. 🇬🇧🇮🇳 What stayed with me was not just the extraordinary science, but the curiosity, patience and persistence of people like Prof Aravind, who dedicate themselves to turning scientific discovery into real-world impact. After all, breakthroughs don't happen overnight. They happen because people refuse to stop asking questions. A big thank you to my friend Sunil Mohindra, Chair Emeritus and a past president of TiE Manchester for the invite, and the entire TiE North team for organising such an enriching visit. Do read about NGI here: https://lnkd.in/gx4Wurki #India #UK #Tech #Creative #Storyteller | Graphene - The University of Manchester