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Dr. Colin Crick is a Senior Lecturer in Materials Science and Director of Academic Standards (QMES) at Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science. His research focuses on functional materials, particularly superhydrophobic coatings, surface functionalization, and sustainable materials for applications like water purification, antifouling, and sensor development. He leads the Crick Research Group, emphasizing applied science approaches to engineer materials with tailored surface chemistries and morphologies.
Key research areas include superhydrophobic materials for drag reduction, antifouling, and self-cleaning surfaces; novel coating processes such as room-temperature polymer deposition; advanced characterization techniques like water bouncing and slip-length measurements; and plasmonic sensor materials. His work bridges academic and industrial collaboration for real-world impact, including scalable manufacturing and eco-friendly materials.
Dr. Crick has secured significant funding, including a £941,955 EPSRC grant for single-crystal perovskite device manufacturing. Current projects involve bio-inspired materials, food-grade wax coatings, and sustainable oil-water separation technologies. His group collaborates with industry partners to translate innovations into practical solutions.
Advising includes mentoring PhD student Emma Sadler on advanced materials for water remediation and resilient electronics. The group’s future directions emphasize scalable production, low-cost sustainable materials, and interdisciplinary applications in environmental and biomedical engineering.
