Professor Ifty Ahmed

Professor Ifty Ahmed

is a distinguished expert in materials science and engineering at the University of Nottingham. His research focuses on processing inorganic materials, particularly bioglasses and phosphate-based glasses, for applications in biomaterials, bioengineering, bone tissue engineering, and regenerative medicine.

He has developed novel methods for creating highly porous glass microspheres and resorbable biocomposites, aiming to enhance bone repair and drug delivery systems. Additionally, Professor Ahmed is pioneering techniques to upcycle environmental waste materials, promoting circular economy approaches.

Clem Chambers

Clem Chambers a founder Fractorius and  Silex World a spin out from the University of Leeds. An author, journalist and Former CEO of ADVFN, Europe's leading stocks and markets website. A sought after media commentator, Clem is a regular guest on major television networks including CNBC, Al-Jazeera, BBC, CNN and Fox News.

The author of non-fiction titles including the investment guide '101 Ways to Pick Stock Market Winners', Clem regularly writes for Forbes, Nikkei BNP, the Gulf News and The Scotsman as well as specialist trading and business publications Risk AFRICA, Traders and Your Trading Edge. He has written investment columns for Wired Magazine, which described him as a 'Market Maven'.

Michael Hodges

Michael Hodges a founder Fractorius and  Silex World a spin out from the University of Leeds. A visionary leader and pioneer in financial technology, with a career spanning decades of impactful innovation and entrepreneurship. He founded Online PLC, one of the first internet companies to list on the London Stock Exchange in 1996. Building on this success, Michael co-founded ADVFN Plc, transforming it into a leading financial platform in Europe and South America. Michael also served as Head of Compliance (CF10) and Chairman of Throgmorton Street Capital, a London-based stockbroker. His expertise in regulatory frameworks is further demonstrated through his qualifications in AML for Luxembourg Investment Funds (2023 AML/CFT), showcasing his proficiency in anti-money laundering practices and compliance