Professor Tony McNally is a distinguished academic at the University of Warwick, United Kingdom, specializing in nanocomposites and polymer science. He serves as a Chair Professor in Nanocomposites and was the founder and first Director of the International Institute for Nanocomposites Manufacturing (IINM) within the Warwick Manufacturing Group (WMG).

Professor McNally's research focuses on the development and application of nanocomposite materials, particularly those incorporating zero-dimensional, one-dimensional and two-dimensional nanomaterials. His work emphasizes the functionalization of these materials and the processing-structure-property relationships in polymer science. He has made significant contributions to the understanding of polymer blends, electrical, rheological and thermal percolation, as well as bio-nanocomposites and polymer-modified bitumen.

As a recognized leader in the field, Professor McNally sits on the Editorial Board of many journals and from 2025 he will be Editor-in-Chief of Advanced Composites & Hybrid Materials. His editorial roles reflect his significant influence in advancing composites research. He has held several visiting positions, including at the University of Rome, Italy and latterly at the California Institute of Technology, USA.