On Tuesday 11th March, two PhD students and a post-doctoral researcher from Queen Mary's School of Engineering and Materials Science presented their pioneering research at the Houses of Parliament, as part of the annual STEM for BRITAIN event.

The prestigious competition and exhibition, established in 1997, is organised by the Parliamentary & Scientific Committee. It provides early-career researchers with a unique platform to present their work to MPs, Lords, and policymakers, and allows these officials to gain valuable insights into the latest scientific advancements from universities across the UK.

This year, finalists were selected across five subject categories:

• Biological and Biomedical Sciences
• Chemistry
• Engineering
• Mathematical Sciences
• Physics

Queen Mary’s Finalists

Three outstanding Queen Mary researchers were shortlisted as finalists, showcasing their work in the Engineering and Mathematical Sciences categories:

• Post-doctoral researcher Chen Liu (Engineering) – Wearable orthosis using semi-active and active absorbers for finger tremor suppression.
• PhD student Giacomo Sasso (Engineering) – Sense 3D through colours: a mechanochromic robotic skin for tactile object recognition.
• PhD student Tingting Yang (Mathematical Sciences) – A public transit routing algorithm to promote active travel and mitigate crowding for future London.

Their participation highlights Queen Mary's ongoing commitment to cutting-edge research that addresses real-world challenges. By engaging with policymakers at STEM for BRITAIN 2025, these researchers have contributed to shaping the future of science and innovation in the UK.