Lee A. Fielding

Dr. Lee A. Fielding is a Senior Lecturer in Polymer Chemistry and Head of Education for Materials Science and Engineering at the University of Manchester. He leads the Fielding Research Group based at the Henry Royce Institute and the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub.

• Education: MChem and PhD (University of Sheffield)
• Research Themes: Polymer colloids, nanocomposites, smart hydrogels, graphene stabilization, sustainable materials, biosensing

His research focuses on designing polymers and colloidal systems for applications in sustainable coatings, 3D printing, and biomedical diagnostics. Recent work explores polymerization-induced self-assembly (PISA) for responsive nanoparticles, graphene composites, and DNA biosensors.

Article Trends (2022–2025): Emphasis on PISA for nanogels, graphene/polymer composites, DNA detection via latex flocculation, and 3D printing additives. Collaborations span biomedical, aerospace, and industrial sectors.

• Awards:
  • Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
  • Member of Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
  • Member of Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (MIMMM)

Students: Supervised over 11 PhD students, including Xueyuan Li (2025), Ruiling Du (2024), Zhidong Luo (2024), and Elisabeth Trinh (2023). Current students work on topics like smart nanoparticles, waterborne coatings, and polymer-enabled 3D printing.

Labs & Networks: Collaborates with the Joint Colloids Group, Henry Royce Institute, and global academia-industry partners. Research aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) for sustainable materials and education.