United Kingdom · Materials Discovery · Reviewed 2026-10-15

Dr. Andrew I. Cooper

Fellow of the Royal Society and Hughes Medal winner. Creator of the world's first mobile autonomous robotic chemist, directing the £81 million Materials Innovation Factory (MIF) at the University of Liverpool.

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Documented research interests and leadership

Research areas: Materials Discovery, Autonomous Robotics for Chemistry, Porous Organic Cages, Photocatalysis
Academic position: Professor of Chemistry & Director, Materials Innovation Factory
Primary university source: Official directory entry ↗
Recruitment status: Not verified. Leadership profile does not imply active vacancies or assistantship availability.

Supervision and contact

Students interested in graduate or doctoral research supervision in Materials Discovery, Autonomous Robotics for Chemistry, Porous Organic Cages are advised to consult formal department application channels.

Liverpool guide ↗Chemistry subject guide ↗Mentorship ↗

Important verification note

Facts reflect official university directory records reviewed 2026-10-15. Faculty recruitment and admissions require formal application.

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