KT Champions
A key feature of the Innovation Network is the appointment of ‘Knowledge Transfer Champions’. The Champions’ role is to help encourage and facilitate knowledge transfer activity within their College and School.
KT Champions are experienced academics with a proven track record of working with industry. They possess a sound knowledge of the University's research activities and the range of academic expertise available. The role includes: -
- Helping to promote First Step Awards internally.
- Helping to match external enquiries with the relevant academic expertise.
- Identifying areas with potential for developing knowledge transfer activity.
- Mentoring junior academics and research staff.
- Liaising with Research & Enterprise.
Who are the KT Champions?
| College/School | Contact |
|---|---|
| College of Arts | Professor John Caughie |
| School of Education | Professor Bob Davis |
| School of Engineering | Professor Doug Paul |
| School of Life Sciences | Professor Tim Mitchell |
| School of Computing Science | Dr Paul Siebert |
| College of Social Sciences | Professor Catherine Schenk |
| School of Medicine | Professor Peter MacFarlane |
| School of Chemistry | Professor Chick Wilson |
| School of Veterinary Medicine | Professor David Eckersall |