Michael Leverentz

Dr. Michael Leverentz is the Research Development Manager for the Royce Atoms2Device theme and the Nano Advanced Materials Engineering (NAME) program at Imperial College London. He has been in this role since May 2022, focusing on creating academic and commercial partnerships as well as developing strategic grant applications to secure funding for research initiatives.12

Educational Background

• BA in Plant Sciences and English Literature from the University of California, Riverside, USA.
• PhD in Biochemistry from Royal Holloway and Bedford New Colleges, University of London, UK.

Professional Experience

Dr. Leverentz has over a decade of postdoctoral research experience in biochemistry, with expertise spanning both academic and commercial sectors. His work has included research on lipid peroxidation and advanced therapeutic medical products. He has successfully led initiatives that resulted in significant funding awards, including those from the EPSRC and the Singapore Ministry of Education.14

Current Responsibilities

In his current role, Dr. Leverentz is tasked with:

• Sourcing new opportunities for research funding.
• Guiding large-scale grant applications.
• Building partnerships with industry and academic institutions.134

His contributions are integral to driving the strategic development of innovation facilities at Imperial College London, particularly within the materials science domain.4