Paul Mativenga

Paul Mativenga is a Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at The University of Manchester, leading research in sustainable and advanced manufacturing. His roles include strategic leadership of Social Responsibility and Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion within the Faculty of Science and Engineering. He holds a PhD from the University of Liverpool and is a Member of the CIRP Academy for Production Engineering.

Research focuses on resource-efficient manufacturing, laser processing, and circular economy strategies. Key interests include sustainable manufacturing technologies, energy reduction in machining, and recycling systems. He leads the Laser Processing Research Centre (LPRC) and collaborates on projects like the RE3 initiative for plastic recycling optimization.

Recent work emphasizes carbon emission modeling in manufacturing, additive manufacturing optimization, and policy frameworks for industrial sustainability. He has supervised multiple PhD students and received the 2014 A M Strickland Prize for contributions to mechanical engineering.

Active editorial roles include associate editorships at Elsevier and Sage Publications. His laboratory, the Laser Processing Research Laboratory, supports cutting-edge research in laser-material interactions and sustainable processes.