Overview

We are pleased to invite IChemE members to a guided visit of the UCL East Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) and the Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL).

During the visit, attendees will explore the state-of-the-art equipment housed in both labs and gain insights into the cutting-edge research they support. These facilities are at the forefront of innovation in propulsion technologies, advanced materials synthesis, and next-generation manufacturing.

This is a great opportunity to engage with ongoing research and explore how these laboratories contribute to shaping the future of chemical engineering and related disciplines.

Event itinerary:

• welcome and general introduction
• tour of the Manufacturing Futures Lab (MFL)
• tour of the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL).

Speakers

Solomon Bawa, Lecturer, UCL Chemical Engineering

Solomon is a lecturer (teaching) in digital manufacturing of advanced materials at UCL chemical engineering and is based at the Manufacturing Futures Lab at UCL East. He leads the data-driven materials manufacturing integrated module as well as the research methods (chemical engineering) module. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Solomon coordinates the MSc research projects for both the digital manufacturing of advanced materials and nature-inspired solutions programmes. His PhD research focuses on the development of automated and autonomous laboratory platforms to accelerate materials discovery and manufacturing innovation.

Vicky Chen, Lecturer, Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL), UCL

Vicky is a lecturer in the Advanced Propulsion Lab (APL) at University College London. She received her PhD in chemical engineering from University College London in 2023, following her previous academic achievement in materials science with MSc and BEng degree from University College London and University of Birmingham, respectively.

The material presented has not been peer-reviewed. Any opinions are the presenter’s own and do not necessarily represent those of IChemE or the London and South East Coast Young (UK) Members Group. The information is given in good faith but without any liability on the part of IChemE.

Time

17:30–19:30 BST.

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