Mattias Björnmalm is an experienced scientist and policy professional. He is the Secretary General of the university association CESAER and is well-versed in policy and research. He is also an Honorary Research Fellow at the Bionics Institute and an invited member of the World Economic Forum Expert Network. His previous commitments include leading the research project qBionano at Imperial College London, being an Editor in science and policy for the journal Angle, and vice-chairing the MCAA Policy Working Group.