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Prof Su Varma is a Visiting Professor at the School of Engineering and Materials Science, Queen Mary University of London. He holds a BSc (Hons), MSc, and PhD from the University of Bombay, and his academic affiliations include fellowships with the Royal Society of Chemistry and the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.
- Academic Director, NSG Group R&D Incubator
- Member, EPSRC Strategic Advisory Network
- Core Panel Member, EPSRC Future Leaders Fellowship scheme
- Advisory Board roles at Swansea University SUNRISE, EPSRC-Oxford PV Prosperity Partnership, and IIT Kanpur
His research focuses on synthetic heterocyclic chemistry, molecular conductors, and functional materials development for applications in glazing technology, electrochromics, and sol-gel chemistry. Su promotes academic-industry collaboration to address emerging technologies in materials science.
He has published over 70 peer-reviewed papers and 75 patents, with expertise spanning fire-resistant polymers, colloidal silicates, and synthetic ceramics. Su actively engages with global research funding bodies to advance NSG Group's strategic partnerships.
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry (CChem FRSC)
- Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining (FIMMM)
As Academic Director of the NSG Group R&D Incubator, Su facilitates collaborations with universities and startups to develop next-generation materials for glass hybridization and functionality. He emphasizes the interplay of 'market-pull' and 'laboratory-push' strategies in commercializing academic research.
