Glen West

Dr. Glen West is a Reader in Advanced Materials and Surface Engineering at Manchester Metropolitan University. He serves as the REF Lead for UoA12 Engineering and Programme Lead for the BEng Biomedical Engineering degree. His research focuses on surface engineering techniques, including magnetron sputter deposition and plasma surface modification, with applications in photocatalysis, anti-microbial coatings, and functional films. He collaborates with industry partners such as NSG (Pilkington), Atomic Weapons Establishment (AWE), and Innovia Films Ltd to advance material science solutions.

Dr. West holds a BEng in Mechanical and Marine Engineering, an MSc in Energy Technology for Sustainable Development, and a PhD in Surface Engineering. He is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) and a Member of the Institute of Physics (MInstP). His professional roles include serving on the Thin Films and Surfaces Group committee of the IoP and previously chairing the Ion and Plasma Surface Interactions Group committee.

His research explores the development of advanced coatings for biomedical, energy, and environmental applications. Key areas include antimicrobial surfaces to combat infections, photocatalytic materials for hydrogen production and environmental remediation, and plasma-enhanced deposition techniques for functional films. Recent work emphasizes optimizing coatings for blood compatibility and enhancing photocatalytic activity under visible light.

Dr. West’s industry collaborations drive practical applications of his research, such as improving material durability for industrial coatings and advancing biomaterials for medical devices. His professional awards and committee roles highlight his contributions to both academia and industry.