Professor Julian Jones has been awarded the Kroll Medal & Prize by the Institute of Materials, Minerals & Mining.
The Kroll Medal & Prize is awarded for a significant contribution that has enhanced the scientific understanding of materials chemistry as applied to the industrial production of inorganic materials.
Professor Jones' research investigates biomaterials for regenerative medicine, focusing on a material called Bioglass. Bioglass has antibacterial properties and works to fix bones and chronic wounds that won't heal naturally. His team currently investigate a new type of Bioglass called 'bouncy bioglass', and their research has produced tough and flexible bioactive scaffolds suitable for tissue engineering.
Professor Jones was presented with the Kroll Medal & Prize by IOM3 President Neil Glover on Thursday 8 December.
Commenting on the award, Professor Jones said: "This award recognises my group’s work in bioactive glasses, from the early days of our first porous sol-gel foams to 3D printed scaffolds and nanomedicines.
It is pleasing that our collaborations with industry have been recognised, which have varied from improving toothpaste formulations and anti-scarring creams to contributing to testing and regulatory approval of new devices for bone regeneration.
It is an honour to receive this award as the UN International Year of Glass comes to an end. Many thanks to my fantastic group members and alumni."
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