Nicole Grobert

Nicole Grobert is Professor of Nanomaterials in the Department of Materials at the University of Oxford, holding this position since 2010. She also serves as an Ordinary Fellow at Corpus Christi College, Oxford (since 2012) and as Visiting Professor at the Bio-Nano Electronics Research Centre, Toyo University, Japan (since 2007). Her research focuses on the design and manufacturing of specialty nanomaterials, with significant breakthroughs in controlled production techniques that have led to multiple proof-of-concept projects.

Her research spans several key areas:

• Hierarchical nanostructures and their assembly
• Nanoparticle synthesis and characterization
• Carbon nanotubes and 2D materials development
• Composite materials with enhanced properties
• Thermal management applications of nanomaterials
• Energy applications of advanced materials

Professor Grobert's publication record demonstrates strong translational research, with recent work emphasizing industrial applications through her Royal Society Industry Fellowship at Williams Advanced Engineering. Her articles show consistent focus on scalable manufacturing techniques, thermal management solutions, and energy applications, reflecting her successful bridging of fundamental science and practical implementation.

Her scientific achievements have been recognized with numerous prestigious awards:

• Chief Scientific Advisor to the European Commission (2018)
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (2018)
• Young Scientist at the World Economic Forum (2013)
• ERC Starting Grant and multiple Proof of Concept Grants
• International Carbon Pergamon Prize for her doctoral thesis

Professor Grobert maintains significant involvement in science policy, serving on high-level advisory committees including the World Economic Forum Future Technology Pioneers Programme Committee, No 10 Round Table on Advanced Materials, Ministerial Nanotechnology Committee, and various Royal Society panels. She has spoken twice at the House of Lords Science and Technology Select Committee and served as Vice-President of the British Carbon Group.