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Mary currently serves as the Vice Provost for Research Enterprise at Imperial College London and holds the Armourers and Brasiers' Chair in Materials Science. She leads a large interdisciplinary group focused on understanding nanoscale materials and interfaces in various environments. Her research particularly emphasizes the development of operando approaches and pioneering nanoscale methods within synchrotron science. The research on nanoscale materials interfaces spans diverse application areas including energy materials such as batteries and fuel cells, nanomaterials for biosensors and therapies, as well as human environmental toxicity mechanisms associated with nanostructures. Additionally, she investigates the potential of nanomaterials for environmental remediation, specifically related to nuclear waste. A key aspect of her work involves understanding the reactivity and stability of nanostructures to maximize the efficiency and lifetime of devices and systems. Mary has been recognized for her contributions to Materials Science and was elected a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering in 2015, as well as receiving a CBE in the Queen's Birthday Honours in 2022 for her notable contributions in this field.
Specialisms available in Materials for the Energy Transition or Theory and Simulation of Materials.