Clive J. Roberts PhD

Clive Roberts is a Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanotechnology at the School of Pharmacy, University of Nottingham. He graduated in physics from Imperial College in 1987, receiving a Ph.D. in surface physics, and also from Imperial College in 1991. He is currently Head of the School of Pharmacy and in the past has been a Director of the Nottingham Nanotechnology Centre (2007-2013). His research is focused on improving methods to develop new medicines, which has led to over 270 research publications.

Clive Roberts has been actively involved in the organization of major public understanding of science events focused on Nanotechnology, engaging directly with tens of thousands of members of the public (nanoinNottingham, NanoWhat?, Flights of Fancy). Recently he has been involved in public exhibitions related to the 3D printing of Medicines (Science Museum London, 2013-14, Manchester Science Museum 2014-2015).

Clive Roberts was a co-founder of Molecular Profiles Limited, a successful spin-out exploiting nanotechnology-based characterization in the pharmaceutical sector, which has won a number of awards including two Queen’s Awards for Industry 2007/2011 and was recently acquired by Columbia Laboratories Inc. Finally, he is also one of the founders of Eminate Ltd, which develops solutions for improved health in foods, and has recently secured two global license deals with Tate & Lyle for its salt reduction product, SodoLoTM, a product now launched around the world.