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Luke Connal

Luke Connal

Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Sprout Materials

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Luke Connal's Career

Royal Society of Chemistry

Royal Society of Chemistry

Non-ProfitCambridge, GB
Associate Editor, Molecular Systems Design and Engineering
Oct 2021 – present
Editorial Board Member, Molecular Systems Design and Engineering
Oct 2018 – present

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National Centre for Research: A leading foundation for social science research, training, and innovation.

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Australian National University

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Indianapolis-based NuevoPoly produces industrial-grade wood and plastic products.

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Mango Materials: Transforming waste biogas into competitive, eco-friendly biopolymers.

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