Matthew Davidson is Whorrod Professor of Chemical Sustainable Technologies at the University of Bath. Besides Executive Director of iCAST, he is also Director of the Centre for Sustainable and Circular Technologies (CSCT) at the University of Bath and leads the Catalysis for the Circular Economy strand of the UK Catalysis Hub.

Charlotte Williams OBE FRS is a Professor of Inorganic Chemistry and Associate Head of Department (Research) at the University of Oxford. Her work focusses on new sustainable technologies for polymer production and carbon dioxide usage.

Francesca has worked in project management within the sustainability sector for over 15 years. As iCAST Centre Manager, Francesca manages the overall operational delivery of iCAST to ensure it delivers its strategic objectives.

Zakir has over seven years of experience in multidisciplinary projects with industry, in particular conducting feasibility studies. He is firmly committed to continuing research on sustainable materials to replace current synthetic formulations in commercial products.

Oska has a background in synthetic organic chemistry focused on new synthetic methodology.  As a postdoc in the Vincent group, he will be focusing on developing new methodology based on biocatalytic hydrogenation reactions. 

Strachan has experience in the preparation and analysis of sustainable polymers, including catalyst design, mechanistic analysis of polymerisation reactions, and process optimisation. He has previously collaborated with industry (TotalEnergies Corbion PLA), developing IP in the area of industrially relevant biopolymer production processes.

Gemma has over seven years experience working towards novel sustainable oxygenated polymers in academia and industry. Her role as Polymer Materials Analytical Suite Manager brings this knowledge together to facilitate the smooth running of the laboratory and projects.

Xiang has experience in conducting polymers, electrospinning, and sustainable energy technologies. As one of iCAST’s core postdoctoral researchers, he will work on developing sustainable polymers and exploring their application using electrospinning technique.

Jon is an iCAST core postdoctoral researcher based in Bath. He is an experienced academic and industrial chemist with expertise in organic chemistry applied to bio-macromolecular applications including in the complex analysis and upgrading of real waste feedstocks.

Gavin has extensive experience in the synthesis and characterisation of polymers. As one of iCAST’s Technology Translators he is working on the preparation and application of sustainable polymers systems alongside industrial partners.

Clair has over 30 years of experience in office management and administration. As Facility Coordinator, Clair helps with the daily operational running and administration of the iCAST Creative Hub in Swindon.