Chris Holland

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University of Sheffield

United Kingdom

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Chris Holland is an Assistant Professor at the University of Sheffield, UK. His research focuses on the molecular organization and mechanisms of fibre formation in natural silk proteins, as well as the structural properties and antimicrobial assessments of supramolecular gels. His recent publications also explore the characterization of gastropod locomotive mucus and advanced imaging techniques for material analysis down to the nanoscale.

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PhD in Serifluidic Processing in Disruptive Engineering Robotics (SPIDER)

PhD opportunity at the University of Sheffield in the project SPIDER: Serifluidic Processing In Disruptive Engineering Robotics (S3.5-CMB-Holland). This project sits at the intersection of materials science , robotics , biopolymer research , mechanical engineering , and chemical engineering . The post highlights a highly creative research direction involving silk, a silk gland, and a robot arm to explore how silk can be spun and processed in a disruptive engineering context. The opportunity is being shared by Chris Holland (Professor of Natural Materials, University of Sheffield), working with Sara Goodacre and Iain Todd FREng . The post invites interested candidates to reach out directly and follow the linked FindAPhD page for full details. No funding amount, deadline, or detailed eligibility criteria are stated in the social post itself. Applicants should review the linked advert for the formal project description, entry requirements, and application instructions.