Ming Dong

Dr. Ming Dong serves as a Postdoctoral Research Assistant at Queen Mary University of London's School of Engineering and Materials Science, affiliated with the Centre for Sustainable Engineering. She is a core member of Dr. Dimitrios Papageorgiou's Research Group, focusing on sustainable material innovations.

Her research spans biopolymers, 2D materials, and nanocomposites, with emphasis on waste-derived sustainable alternatives. Key projects include Innovate UK-funded development of plastic-free leather from brewery waste grains and advanced biodegradable packaging solutions leveraging MXene technology. Her work bridges fundamental material science with industrial applications in environmental monitoring and structural health.

Analysis of her 15 most recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong trend toward MXene-enhanced biopolymer systems for sustainable electronics and packaging. Over 70% of her recent work centers on starch/gelatin-MXene composites, with growing emphasis on multifunctional properties (EMI shielding, self-sensing, recyclability). Her collaborations consistently involve industry-aligned applications, particularly in food packaging and structural monitoring.

Dr. Dong actively contributes to Innovate UK-funded projects and collaborates extensively with Dr. Papageorgiou's group. Her research integrates experimental nanomaterial synthesis with real-world sustainability challenges, particularly in circular economy applications for waste valorization.

Her laboratory work focuses on Dr. Papageorgiou's sustainable materials research stream, utilizing advanced nanofabrication and characterization facilities for developing next-generation biodegradable composites with tailored mechanical and functional properties.