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Professor Colin Bain serves as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research) at Durham University and holds a professorship in the Chemistry Department. He also directs the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Soft Matter for Formulation and Industrial Innovation (SOFI2), overseeing strategic research initiatives and doctoral training programs.
His academic credentials include a BA in Natural Sciences from Cambridge University and a PhD in Physical Chemistry from Harvard University. Prior to joining Durham in 2005, he held positions as a Royal Society Research Fellow at Christ’s College, Cambridge, and Lecturer at Magdalen College, Oxford University.
Professor Bain's research specializes in colloid and interface science with cross-disciplinary applications spanning chemistry, physics, biology, and engineering. His work focuses on soft matter systems for industrial formulation, driving innovation in material science and product development through the SOFI2 Centre.
His distinguished contributions have earned major international recognitions:
- Craig Lectureship from the Australian National University
- Founder’s Lecture at India's National Chemical Laboratory
- Tilden Medal awarded by the Royal Society of Chemistry
- 2020 Sir Eric Rideal Award for lifetime achievements in colloid science
In his leadership capacity, Professor Bain manages Durham's Research and Engagement Strategy while directing the EPSRC-funded SOFI2 Centre, which trains doctoral students in industry-aligned soft matter research. His current role involves securing research funding and fostering academic-industrial partnerships across the university.
He leads the SOFI2 research consortium, which integrates academic expertise with industrial applications in formulation science through collaborative projects and doctoral training.
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