Biomimicry & Natural Materials: Developments for Future Use

 

What is biomimicry? The design and production of materials, structures, and systems that are modelled on biological entities and processes.


Join us to learn more about all things bio and network with stakeholders, participants and speakers. This event will provide an insight into various natural materials and show how biomimicry is developing for future innovation. The event is open to all.

 

 You will hear from:

  • Dr Parvez Alam on Biological Inspiration in Mechanical Design
  • Angela Morris on Wool – A Perfect Example of Natural Technology
  • Dr Chris Holland on Learning from Nature, from materials to methods
  • Professor Kate Goldsworthy on Accelerating Circularity: key challenges for the fashion & textiles industry

The interactive seminar will also provide the opportunity for Question and Answers and we often hang around at the end for a fun and engaging panel session. This session will be chaired by Iris Aquilina Anderson. 

 

Agenda
13:00 – Welcome & Introduction by Iris Aquilina Anderson
13:10 – Dr Parvez Alam, Senior Lecturer, University of Edinburgh
13:25 – Q&A
13:30 – Dr Chris Holland, Senior Lecturer, University of Sheffiled
13:45 – Q&A
13:50 – Prof Kate Goldsworthy, University of the Arts London (UAL)
14:05 – Q&A
14:10 – Angela Morris, CEO & Owner, Woolcool
14:25 – Q&A
14:30 – End of event
 


IOM3 Natural Materials Group

A professional network representing the entire breadth of natural materials from academic research to commercial application use and reuse.

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