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Profile: Michael Shaver

Professor of Polymer Science in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Manchester

Professor Michael Shaver (FRSC, FIMMM) is Professor of Polymer Science in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Manchester where he leads initiatives in sustainable polymers, plastics and materials for the Henry Royce Institute, the UK’s national advanced materials science centre. He is Director of the new Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub, supporting SMEs in Greater Manchester to make smart, sustainable material choices. He has published >100 papers, delivered >80 invited lectures and been recognised with a MacroGroup Young Polymer Scientist award, two Canada Foundation for Innovation Leadership Awards and Fellowships in the Young Academy of Scotland, Royal Society of Chemistry and Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining.

 

As part of the Innovate Manchester webinar session ‘Changing the Way We Produce and Consume’, Michaels presentation ‘Saving The World One Piece of Plastic at a Time’, focused on changing our general perception of plastic, looking closely at the value of modern materials and how to make better, more sustainable choices.