Dr. Gary Lye

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Biography

Gary Lye is a Professor of Biochemical Engineering at University College London and the Director of the UCL East Manufacturing Futures Lab. He is also the Director of the EPSRC Centre Doctoral Training in Bioprocess Engineering and the Co-Director of the EPSRC Cellular Agriculture Manufacturing Research Hub. Gary has previously served as the Head of the Department of Biochemical Engineering at UCL from 2015 to 2023. He has received various accolades including being a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and a Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers. His research interests span multiple areas in biochemical engineering, focusing on the interface between engineering and the life sciences. He has an extensive background in academia, having joined UCL in 1996 as a founding member of the Department of Biochemical Engineering. Furthermore, he has held several advisory roles on various panels and committees related to biotechnology and engineering education.

Research Interests

Experience

Director

2023-09-01 — Present

UCL East Manufacturing Futures Lab • United Kingdom

Oversees the UCL East Manufacturing Futures Lab, focusing on innovative manufacturing processes.

Head

2015-01-01 — 2023-01-01

Department of Biochemical Engineering • London, United Kingdom

Managed the academic and administrative functions of the Department.

Awards

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IChemE Donald Medal

2021-01-01