Topics: Molecular science and engineering, transdisciplinary, grand challenges
Type: Briefing paper
Publication date: April 2017

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Authors

Claire S. Adjiman, Nicholas M. Harrison and Shoshana Z. Weider

Summary

This paper provides an overview of the emerging concept of molecular science and engineering – melding a deep understanding of molecular science with an engineering mind-set – as a powerful way to tackle global challenges, such as the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance.

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• The molecular science and engineering approach can be seen as a particular example of the ever-more popular 'convergence' style of research.
• As part of this growing worldwide community, IMSE is ideally placed at Imperial to deliver – in conjunction with external partners – an accelerated and flexible route to commercially ready innovative products and materials.
• The paper also describes how IMSE's ongoing community-building and research-driving activities – built on our three guiding pillars – can help break down commonly encountered obstacles in convergence-style research.

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