Liam Mistry

Liam is a project manager specialising in industry-driven R&D projects that bridge academic research with industrial application. His focus lies in bio-based materials, chemical process development and sustainability, supporting industrial partners in developing innovative and sustainable solutions.

He is driven by a passion for science, continuous learning and discovering connections between disciplines. Liam strives to contribute to a more sustainable and better world through his work and commitment to research and innovation.

His expertise includes Vinnova and Formas grant applications, troubleshooting, spectroscopy, chemical analysis, chemical innovation, polymers, inorganic materials, catalyst design, report writing and workshop facilitation.

Liam has completed two postdoctoral positions at Chalmers University of Technology. The first was in applied chemistry, focusing on the extraction and characterisation of lignin using EPR spectroscopy. The second was in physical chemistry, where he worked on the development of solar-to-fuel materials for CO2 reduction.

He also holds a PhD from Newcastle University, UK, in inorganic chemistry, where his research focused on the fabrication of nanomaterials using M-DNA complexes. Earlier in his career, Liam completed an industrial placement at Domino UK in formulation chemistry and ink development for DOD systems, as well as undertaking research in organic synthesis during his Master’s studies at the University of Huddersfield.