2026 IOM3 Fellows Day
An exclusive event to celebrate the New and existing Fellows of IOM3 and take part in a thought provoking conversation on the role of design in materials, minerals and mining .
Timetable
| 17:30 | Welcome |
| 17:35 |
Towards a theory of interdisciplinary integration Interdisciplinary teams: Nice to have, or a pre-requisite for growth? |
| 18:15 | Q&A and closing remarks |
| 18:30 | Drinks reception |
| 19:15 | IOM3 Fellows Dinner Presentation of 2026 Sustainable Future Awards shortlisted nominees & announcement of winners |
| 21:30 | End |
Philosopher & Editor-in-Chief of Interdisciplinary Science Reviews
Dr Mattia L Gallotti
Philosopher & Editor-in-Chief of Interdisciplinary Science Reviews
Dr Mattia L Gallotti
Dr Mattia Gallotti is a founding faculty member at the London Interdisciplinary School (LIS) and the Editor-in-Chief of Interdisciplinary Science Reviews. Prior to joining LIS, he lectured on social philosophy at the London School of Economics and managed a research program on the human mind at the University of London. His publications on themes of social ontology and cognition appeared in academic journals such as Philosophy of the Social Sciences and Trends in Cognitive Sciences. He is now working on aspects of interdisciplinary integration, methodology, pedagogy, and philosophy.
Dr Bernie Rickinson CEng FIMMM
Dr Bernie Rickinson is a metallurgist, materials specialist and technology leader whose career has spanned research, global industry, professional institutions and materials innovation. Trained at the University of Sheffield and MIT, he built an international industrial career in special steels, powder metallurgy and Hot Isostatic Processing, progressing to senior executive and main board roles and becoming a recognised expert in materials processing.
From 1997 to 2018, Bernie was Chief Executive of the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining (IOM3), helping transform it into the broad, internationally connected materials community it represents today. He has consistently championed innovation, collaboration and, particularly, interdisciplinary practice—bringing together materials scientists, engineers, designers, researchers and industry to turn knowledge into practical economic and societal value.
He continues to promote stronger connections across disciplines, convinced that the UK’s world-class materials expertise achieves its greatest impact when combined with ideas and capabilities from beyond traditional professional boundaries.
Lecture
Free to all IOM3 New and existing Fellows
Dinner
Free to IOM3 New Fellows
Charges apply to existing Fellows, Sustainable Future Awards attendees & guests
