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IMRI is a multi-disciplinary centre designed to cultivate research and innovation activities in collaboration with industry and other academic institutions.
The Institute leads the UK and is internationally known for its strong applied materials science and engineering applications through the development of novel smart and multifunctional composite materials (fibres, fabrics, films, foams and particles) at nano/micro levels, as well as associated processing technologies that strive to contribute to futuristic solutions and new horizons within the global marketplace.
Research areas:
Development of fire retardant strategies
Development of novel fire safe materials, including fibre-reinforced composites, and processing technologies
Development of new test methods for heat/fire induced mechanical property evaluation of composites
Predictive modelling of thermal decomposition / burning behaviour of polymers/composites
Mechanical property retention on exposure to heat/fire
Contact Information
Prof. Baljinder Kandola
Tel: +44 1204 903517
E-mail: B.Kandola@bolton.ac.uk
Research areas:
Biosensors based on FBAR & SAW platforms
SAW based microfluidics & Lab-on-chip devices
Advanced triboelectric nanogenerator for renewable energy and self-powered wireless sensing
Passive & active wireless sensors and microsystems
Flexible, transparent & biodegradable electronics
BioMEMS, healthcare & medical devices
Contact Information
Prof. Jack Luo
Tel: +44 1204 903523
E-mail: J.Luo@bolton.ac.uk
Research areas:
Reduced thermal distortion in components
Embedded tandem micro-sensing and actuating systems
Predictive modelling of sealing systems and adaptive structures
Dental healthcare and medical composites
Personal protective wearable systems
Impact and crash absorption structures
Embedded smart antiballistic systems
Contact Information
Prof. Peter Myler
Tel: +44 1204 903661
E-mail: P.Myler@bolton.ac.uk
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