Beatrix Schlarb-Ridley (Chair) is Director of Innovations and Impact at the British Antarctic Survey. Her background is in fundamental and applied research as a protein biochemist, and she has experience of commercialisation through involvement in a spin-out company developing algae- and moss-based biophotovoltaic devices.
Diane Hatton is the Executive Director of Cell Line Development and Engineering at AstraZeneca. She leads a team who are responsible for the construction and characterisation of high-yielding stable cell lines that are suitable for large-scale production of clinical grade recombinant proteins; developing and evaluating associated enabling expression technologies and process improvements, and supporting regulatory submissions.
Elena Gaura is a Professor in Pervasive Computing and Associate Dean at Coventry, but with a focus and passion on deployment in developing countries.
Hannah Minter is our EPSRC representative. She is a Portfolio Manager for engineering at EPSRC.
Iain Williams is the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the National Environment Research Council (NERC). He was formerly the Deputy Chief Scientific Advisor for DEFRA.
Krikor Ozanyan is a Professor of Photonic Sensors & Systems at the University of Manchester. He specialises in semiconductors, sensors, spectroscopy, solid-state, nano-structures, surfaces, optics, as well as photonics, imaging, tomography and electronics.
Lee Smith is an ARM Fellow and one of the founders of the company. His experience ranges from product design and technical development to management, consultancy and legal aspects of R&D.
Michelle Peckham is a Professor of Cell Biology at the University of Leeds. Her interests lie in molecular motors (myosins and kinesins), how their activity is regulated, and how they carry out their cellular functions.
Will Gompertz is the lead for benefits realisation activities on UKRI’s Low Cost Nuclear Challenge, working in partnership with Rolls Royce Small Modular Reactor to develop a low cost, low carbon energy solution.
