Leading expert on molecular imaging and medicinal chemistry joins Loughborough University
Matteo Zanda, a leading expert in molecular imaging, medicinal and biological chemistry, has joined Loughborough University as Professor of Biomolecular Imaging.
Professor Zanda’s research focusses on molecular probes and diagnostics for biomedical imaging, molecular tools for interrogating biological systems and fluoro-organic chemistry.
He has joined the University’s School of Science as Director of its Centre for Imaging Science, a research group based in the Department of Chemistry. The Centre’s mission is to develop an interdisciplinary approach to solving scientific, engineering and industrial challenges through innovative imaging and image analysis techniques.
Before joining Loughborough, he was a Professor in Medical Technologies and Director of the John Mallard Scottish PET Centre at the University of Aberdeen.
Speaking about his new role Professor Zanda said: “There are fantastic new research and teaching facilities here and I am particularly looking forward to working with colleagues at the Centre for Imaging Science to develop world-class research in the area of sensors and imaging.
“I am also particularly keen to establish close links and collaborations with enterprise and the private sector, with the aim of generating societal and economic impact.”
Professor Claudia Eberlein, Dean of the School of Science, added: “We are delighted to welcome Matteo Zanda to our School and to the University. He brings a wealth of expertise in the very interdisciplinary field of Imaging Science. His leadership will be crucial for reinforcing and advancing our research excellence in this area which is an essential building block of 21st century science.”
Professor Zanda has been appointed as part of the University’s Excellence100 campaign, which is aiming to recruit up to 100 outstanding academics across a wide range of disciplines.
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: PR 19/23
Loughborough University is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com
Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2018 QS World University Rankings, top in the country for its student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey and named University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019 and the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018.
Loughborough is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 4th in the Guardian University League Table 2019, 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and 7th in The UK Complete University Guide 2019. It was also named Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Loughborough University London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities.
It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
Matteo Zanda, a leading expert in molecular imaging, medicinal and biological chemistry, has joined Loughborough University as Professor of Biomolecular Imaging.
Professor Zanda’s research focusses on molecular probes and diagnostics for biomedical imaging, molecular tools for interrogating biological systems and fluoro-organic chemistry.
He has joined the University’s School of Science as Director of its Centre for Imaging Science, a research group based in the Department of Chemistry. The Centre’s mission is to develop an interdisciplinary approach to solving scientific, engineering and industrial challenges through innovative imaging and image analysis techniques.
Before joining Loughborough, he was a Professor in Medical Technologies and Director of the John Mallard Scottish PET Centre at the University of Aberdeen.
Speaking about his new role Professor Zanda said: “There are fantastic new research and teaching facilities here and I am particularly looking forward to working with colleagues at the Centre for Imaging Science to develop world-class research in the area of sensors and imaging.
“I am also particularly keen to establish close links and collaborations with enterprise and the private sector, with the aim of generating societal and economic impact.”
Professor Claudia Eberlein, Dean of the School of Science, added: “We are delighted to welcome Matteo Zanda to our School and to the University. He brings a wealth of expertise in the very interdisciplinary field of Imaging Science. His leadership will be crucial for reinforcing and advancing our research excellence in this area which is an essential building block of 21st century science.”
Professor Zanda has been appointed as part of the University’s Excellence100 campaign, which is aiming to recruit up to 100 outstanding academics across a wide range of disciplines.
Notes for editors
Press release reference number: PR 19/23
Loughborough University is equipped with a live in-house broadcast unit via the Globelynx network. To arrange an interview with one of our experts please contact the press office on 01509 223491. Bookings can be made online via www.globelynx.com
Loughborough is one of the country’s leading universities, with an international reputation for research that matters, excellence in teaching, strong links with industry, and unrivalled achievement in sport and its underpinning academic disciplines.
It has been awarded five stars in the independent QS Stars university rating scheme, named the best university in the world for sports-related subjects in the 2018 QS World University Rankings, top in the country for its student experience in the 2018 THE Student Experience Survey and named University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times University Guide 2019 and the Whatuni Student Choice Awards 2018.
Loughborough is in the top 10 of every national league table, being ranked 4th in the Guardian University League Table 2019, 5th in the Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2019 and 7th in The UK Complete University Guide 2019. It was also named Sports University of the Year by The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017.
Loughborough is consistently ranked in the top twenty of UK universities in the Times Higher Education’s ‘table of tables’ and is in the top 10 in England for research intensity. In recognition of its contribution to the sector, Loughborough has been awarded seven Queen's Anniversary Prizes.
The Loughborough University London campus is based on the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park and offers postgraduate and executive-level education, as well as research and enterprise opportunities.
It is home to influential thought leaders, pioneering researchers and creative innovators who provide students with the highest quality of teaching and the very latest in modern thinking.
