Oren Scherman is the Director of the Melville Laboratory and a Professor of Supramolecular and Polymer Chemistry at the University of Cambridge. The Scherman group focuses on dynamic interfacial supramolecular self-assembly though macrocyclic host-guest chemistry using cucurbit[n]urils. Exploiting control over these molecular level interactions allows for precise design of soft materials with integrated function. Current research focuses on drug-delivery systems, sensing and catalysis using self-assembled nanophotonic systems and high-performance materials. The Scherman group have pioneered biocompatible hydrogels for drug-delivery, tough supramolecular polymer networks and bioinspired fibres.