Dr Virginia Martin Torrejon
Marie Curie- Research Fellow
- Chemical Engineering
- College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences
Research area(s)
Materials Processing, Materials Characterisation, Foams, Rheology, Mechanical Properties, Packaging Technology, Food and Packaging Waste, Food Science
Research Interests
Virginia's research interest is focused on the development of biobased materials for packaging applications, particularly foams and films.
Research grants and projects
Research Projects
Project details
CORAL is a UKRI-funded Marie Curie Fellowship Project that aims to develop a family of algae-based and compostable foams as a sustainable alternative for plastic packaging and investigate their applicability and acceptability within the waste management system to identify strategies for their successful implementation.