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Staff Profile

Adriana Sierra Romero

Research Assistant

Background

Profile

I am a nanotechnologist with a focus on polymer and polymer nanocomposites synthesis and characterisation. My current position as Research Assistant involves investigating the production of water-based adhesives for zero-waste economy.

I am also interested in science communication and I am member of the STEM Ambassador Programme.


Academic background

- PhD Mechanical Engineering by Queen's University Belfast, 2021.

  • Thesis title: Polymer/clay nanocomposite hydrogels with anisotropic properties.

- MSc Polymers and Polymer Composites Science and Engineering by The University of Sheffield, 2016.

  • Thesis title: Poly(glycerol sebacate)-clay nanocomposites for cartilage tissue engineering.

- BSc Nanotechnology and Molecular Engineering by Universidad de las Americas Puebla, 2015.

Research

Research interests

- Structural control of polymeric materials.

- Sustainable applications of polymers and polymer composites.

- Polymer nanocomposites synthesis, characterisation and processing.

Publications