Maria Iliut

Maria Iliut is a Researcher in the Department of Materials Engineering at the University of Manchester. Her work focuses on graphene and 2D materials, including their formulations, composites, biomedical applications, and printed sensors. She holds a PhD from Babeș-Bolyai University (2013), specializing in graphene-based nanocomposites, alongside an MSc in Biophysics & Medical Physics (2010) and a BSc in Chemistry & Physics (2008).

Her methodological expertise spans graphene-oxide production, reduction techniques, exfoliation processes, and advanced characterization methods such as Raman spectroscopy, SEM, and TGA. She utilizes software like Origin Pro, WSxM, and Zetasizer for data analysis.

Her research contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in material innovation for environmental and health applications. Notable collaborations include projects on graphene nanocomposites with industrial partners and academic institutions. Media highlights include features in the Financial Times and Manchester Evening News for her work on scalable graphene production.

Her lab work involves developing novel materials from nanoscale to macrostructures, with applications in sensors, biomedical devices, and advanced composites. Current projects explore the mechanical and thermal properties of elastomer nanocomposites and biochemical functionalization for stem cell differentiation.