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Functional Flexible Glass Group

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We regard glass as an engineered component. We develop techniques and structures that enable micrometre‑level precision in both planar and microstructured glass forms, produced at metre‑scale lengths.

Part of Engineering, Photonics and optoelectronics

The focus of the Functional Flexible Glass Group is on embedding functionality into glass through deliberate control of its mechanical, electrical and optical behaviour. Our mission is to deliver impact in optical‑based sensing, electrical energy storage and advanced manufacturing.

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Chris Holmes
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Our mission is to advance flexible glass technologies from fundamental research to scalable, deployable solutions for real world engineering applications.
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Professor Chris Holmes welcomes your enquiries.
Christopher.holmes@southampton.ac.uk