Imperial ChemEng Cast: Researchers in Focus
In this podcast we speak to researchers in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London and learn about what they're working on and its relevance in the world around us. Our podcast is for everyone, scientists and non-scientists alike! Listen to us if you want to find out what chemical engineers do, how they ended up in their field of research and what their work means for society. The podcast, previously hosted by Ben, is now being taken over by Diya, a PhD student from the Department of Chemical Engineering.
Imperial ChemEng Cast: Researchers in Focus
Episode 6: Brilliant Dyes: Towards Sustainable Fashion
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Step into a conversation with Mohammed Redwanur Rehman and Dr. Md Tabish Noori, the minds behind Brilliant Dyes — a deep-tech powerhouse born from the Department of Chemical Engineering at Imperial College London. Together, the duo brings scalability to sustainable bioproduction.
Inspired by the textile pollution Redwan witnessed firsthand in Bangladesh, this mission-driven startup is turning a PhD project into a global revolution. By harnessing microalgae to produce vibrant pigments, they are eliminating the toxic footprint of synthetic dyes. Their biomanufacturing platform, recognized by the H&M Foundation Global Change Award, is already attracting interest from giants like Ralph Lauren and L’Oréal.
In this episode, join host Diya Agrawal as the team explores the challenges of upscaling from lab to industry, the grit required to lead a spinout, and how they are building the tech that promises a cleaner future for fashion. Discover how these scientist founders are proving that the future of industry isn't just sustainable—it’s brilliant! 🌿✨