About
Dorian Dixon is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Engineering, Ulster University, and a member of the Engineering Research Institute. With over two decades of experience, he specializes in nanomaterials, medical polymers, and aerospace applications.
- Research Associate (2001): Polymers for medical packaging
- Research Fellow (2003): Medical device development
- Lecturer in Nanotechnology (2006)
- Senior Lecturer (2014–present)
Education
- BEng Mechanical Engineering (1996), Queen’s University Belfast
- MSc Polymer Engineering and Science (1997), QUB & Ulster University
- PhD (2001), Queen’s University Belfast (industry-sponsored)
Research Focus
His work centers on functionalized gold nanoparticles for cancer therapeutics and advanced polymers in medical/aerospace sectors. Collaborations with over 25 industrial partners demonstrate his applied research emphasis.Publication Trends
Recent outputs span polymer aging behavior, filtration simulation (CFD), biomedical implant materials (PEEK composites), and sustainable packaging solutions (PLA/PET). Keywords highlight intersections between polymer science and healthcare/environmental engineering.Leadership
Course Director for MSc programs, teaching across undergraduate and postgraduate curricula. Active in commercial R&D and international conferences like PPS36.0Publications listed
