Dr Goran Vladisavljevic is a Senior Lecturer and co-leader of Particle Microfluidics Group at Loughborough University. His research interests are focused on the design and manufacture of smart, functional micro/nano- particles with tailored properties using microfluidic and membrane emulsification methods for a wide range of applications, from carbon capture and drug release to phage therapy and implantable medical devices. In recognition of his achievements towards Japan-UK academic collaboration, he was awarded a Bridge UK-JSPS fellowship. His research was funded by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, JSPS, Fulbright Commission, Royal Society, Innovate UK, EPSRC and many industrial partners. Recently, he was awarded Excellence International Fellowship from Karlsruhe Institute of Technology.