Dr. Elena Dieckmann

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Elena Dieckmann is part of the teaching team at the Dyson School of Design Engineering. Her specialist areas include biomaterials, physical prototyping, waste resource conversion, and design manufacturing of circular materials. Notably, she developed the world’s first feather-based thermal packaging material, which launched in Europe in 2018 under the brand Pluumo Aeropowder Ltd. Dieckmann's research investigates feather textiles regarding their mechanical, thermal, biodegradation, sound absorption, tensile, and oil absorption properties. This interdisciplinary approach allows for innovative solutions in sustainable design and material usage, significantly contributing to advancements in the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

2018-01-01 — Present

Dyson School of Design Engineering • London, United Kingdom

Teaching and conducting research in design engineering, focusing on sustainable materials and biomaterials.

Awards

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Climate KIC-Imperial Grant Winner

2016-01-01
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Mayor of London Low Carbon Entrepreneur Award

2016-01-01
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SHELL LiveWire Award

2016-01-01
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Royal Society Arts Student Awards

2016-01-01
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International Design Award

2014-01-01
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Dyson Award

2014-01-01
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Echoing Green Fellowship

2018-01-01
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Green Alley Award

2018-01-01
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Varsity Pitch Award

2017-01-01
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EU Horizon 2020 SME Instruments Food Thought Awards

2018-01-01

Requirements for Imperial College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:22
Reading
Required:22
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:100
Duolingo
Overall Score
Required:125
Overall
Required:125
Prerequisites
Materials Science Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Chemical Engineering Physics Chemistry
Application Checklist
  • Personal statement
  • CV/resume
  • Official university transcripts
  • Two academic or professional references
  • Application fee (£90)
Specialization Notes

Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.