Dr Dipa Roy is Reader in Composite Materials and Processing in the School of Engineering, and a Fellow of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining. This inspirational innovator frequently collaborates with industry partners to innovate new products from waste materials, helping to build a more sustainable future. Dr Dipa Roy, delivering impact Dipa Roy is Reader in Composite Materials and Processing in the School of Engineering. Determined for her research to make a contribution to the world, Dipa frequently collaborates with industry partners to innovate new products from waste materials, helping to build a more sustainable future. 10 Questions with Dr Dipa Roy 10 Questions with Dr Dipa Roy Building a sustainable future with waste plastic Whether they’re contaminating viable plastics recycling or clogging up sorting machinery, soft plastics are a headache for councils and recycling facilities alike. But now a group of Edinburgh researchers led by Reader in Composite Materials and Processing Dr Dipa Roy are working on new uses for these waste plastics: creating robust composites for use by the construction industry. Feeling inspired? Take the next step with Engage - Our online learning programme focuses on the ‘how to’ of external engagement and a practical first step in collaborating with external organisations. Sign up to our Unlocking Innovation newsletter - Be inspired by our innovators, understand the support and resources available to you and celebrate the latest innovation success stories. Contact us(secured) - If you have an idea and want to drive innovation from your research, get in contact with our Business Development team. This article was published on 2024-07-01
