Matthew Gibson

Professor Matthew Gibson is a Professor and Chair of Sustainable Biomaterials in the School of Natural Sciences at the University of Manchester. His research focuses on sustainable materials and their applications in biotechnology, healthcare, and sustainability. Gibson's team operates within the Department of Chemistry and the Manchester Institute of Biotechnology. He holds a PhD in polymer/organic chemistry from the University of Durham and has conducted postdoctoral research at EPFL, Switzerland. Gibson has held academic positions at the University of Warwick and joined the University of Manchester in 2023. His work has led to numerous publications, patents, and awards, including recognition for his contributions to chemical biology and colloid science.

Matthew I. Gibson is a Professor at the University of Manchester, specializing in Cryopreservation, Glycobiology, Polymer Chemistry, Biomaterials, and Biosensing. His research focuses on developing synthetic polymers for non-vitreous cellular cryopreservation, reducing ice crystal growth during thawing, and creating functional glycopolymers for biosensing applications. Gibson's work also explores antifreeze protein mimetics, such as poly(vinyl alcohol), for ice recrystallization inhibition. Additionally, he investigates the interaction of the SARS-CoV-2 spike protein with sialic acids for rapid diagnostic detection. His research integrates polymer chemistry with biomedical applications, emphasizing the design of permeable polymersomes and thermally-responsive nanoparticles for therapeutic enzyme delivery.