Agba Salman

Professor Agba Salman is a distinguished academic at the School of Chemical, Materials and Biological Engineering, University of Sheffield, holding the Chair in Particle Technology. He serves as Director of the Diamond Pilot Plant and Course Director for MSc Pharmaceutical Engineering. His research bridges fundamental particle science with industrial applications across food, pharmaceuticals, fertilizers, and catalysts.

Salman's work focuses on granulation processes, powder restructuring, and continuous manufacturing. He has pioneered methodologies linking early-stage granulation science with equipment design through computational modeling and real-time monitoring systems. Collaborations with major companies like Nestlé, AstraZeneca, and GSK demonstrate his industrial impact.

• Key article trends reveal expertise in:
  • High-shear granulation for food/pharma
  • Roll compaction optimization
  • Sustainable granulation practices
  • PAT implementation in continuous processing
  • Lipid/oil migration analysis
  • Microstructure engineering

Salman has received recognition through 10 International Granulation Workshops he hosted and 18 special journal issues edited. His group's work on industrial-scale continuous manufacturing (powder-to-tablet systems) addresses critical knowledge gaps while enhancing economic efficiency across multiple sectors.