Biography:
Forward thinking, dynamic Knowledge Transfer Manager with over fifteen years of experience in University and business engagement. Business development expertise gained through encouraging longer-term collaboration with SMEs and other organizations in the private and public sector. Adept at focusing on an external environment. Interface between academia, industry, and government to enhance the Scottish and UK economy by developing tailored funding packages for local SME’s, larger companies, public sector companies and corporates.
Qualifications:
Education:
2000 PhD “The Use Of Stochastic Simulation To Investigate Trends In The Water Quality Of The River Clyde Catchment Area”, University of Paisley/SEPA
1999 Technology Entrepreneurship, Hunter Centre, University of Strathclyde
1993 MSc Waste Management, University of Paisley
1992 BSc (Honours) Chemistry, University of Paisley
Professional achievements:
Registered Technology Transfer Professional
Fellow of the Institute of Knowledge Transfer
Chartered Chemist, Member of Royal Society of Chemistry
