AREA SOFT MATTER

SAB Member June 2026-2029

Victoria Garcia Sakai is a science division head at the ISIS Neutron and Muon Facility in the UK, responsible for the neutron spectroscopy infrastructure. Victoria is an expert in quasi-elastic neutron scattering with particularly interests in understanding the role of dynamics in the structure-dynamics-function relationships of biological macromolecules, functional polymer systems and cryopreservation mechanisms. Victoria holds a PhD in thermodynamics and 20+ years of neutron scattering experience across a number of facilities worldwide. She sits on major international scientific boards, now Chair of the MLZ Science Advisory board, and previously chair of the ESS Scientific Advisory Council. Alongside her research, she is a passionate about education and empowering women in STEM fields.