Professor Dr. Nick Silikas

Biography

Nick Silikas is a professor in the field of Oral Biomaterials Sciences at the University of Manchester. He currently heads the Division of Dentistry within the School of Medical Sciences. His research focuses on Dental Biomaterials, particularly resin-composites, ceramics, and implants. Professor Silikas supervises postgraduate research students at the PhD and MPhil levels, while also teaching on MSc programs. Educated at Manchester Metropolitan University with a B.Sc (Hons) in Chemistry, and further training in medical research culminating in a Ph.D. from the School of Dentistry at the University of Manchester, he has developed a notable academic and coaching career. Apart from his academic responsibilities, he is actively involved in community service as the Head Governor of Ladybridge Primary School and has a strong passion for basketball, serving as the Club Captain and Head Coach for the University of Manchester Basketball Club. His research interests encompass the development of novel biomaterial formulations using nanotechnology, molecular interactions involving collagen adhesives, and studies on photo-polymerization kinetics along with other advanced dental biomaterials.

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