Dr Chirag Ratwani is a materials scientist specializing in the integration of nanomaterials into composites, with a strong focus on 2D materials like graphene for smart materials and structural applications. He holds an MSc in Advanced Chemical Engineering from the University of Manchester and a PhD in Materials Science from Bournemouth University.

His work emphasizes the commercialization and scale-up of advanced material technologies, and he has led multiple industry-focused projects. He has consulted on national strategies for advanced materials and leads the international task forces aimed at health and safety compliance and standards development for graphene.