2018 STFC IAA Projects
The University was awarded £35,000 of STFC IAA funding in 2018.
The following projects were funded:
Prof Declan Diver (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Plasma Agriculture for Pesticide Reduction (£7,300)
Ozone is an effective gaseous biocide, which is being used successfully to reduce spoilage bacteria on packaged food to prolong shelf life. This use of Ozone is being commercialised via University of Glasgow spin-out company Anacail Ltd. This IAA project initiated the extension of this technology into a new application area – the sterilisation of agricultural seeds to reduce the need for pesticides.
University of Glasgow spinout company - Anacail Ltd.
Patent - 0919274.1 (2009) Plasma Generation Apparatus and use of Plasma Generation Apparatus.
Prof David Ireland, Prof Ralf Kaiser (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Mobile Muon Tomography (£12,500)
This project builds on previous investments relating to the commercialisation of a cosmic-ray muon tomography 3D imaging system. The first applications for this system have been realised through University of Glasgow spin out company Lynkeos Technology Ltd in the nuclear industry to detect and classify intermediate level nuclear waste in sealed barrels. The objective of this IAA project is for researchers to work with Lynkeos on the development and construction of a small-scale prototype mobile muon tomography system for non-nuclear applications such as non-destructive monitoring of metal corrosion in reinforced large concrete structures (e.g. bridges, buildings, dams). This development will feed into forthcoming large-scale funding applications by Lynkeos Technology and the Glasgow Nuclear Physics Group, which in turn will lead to a new commercial product line and the opening up of new markets for the company.
University of Glasgow spinout company - Lynkeos Technology Ltd.
Dr Bjoern Seitz (School of Physics and Astronomy)
Si-MCP Structure for Photon and Neutron Detection with Fast Timing (£14,000)
In this project Dr Seitz is working in collaboration with Photek Ltd and Kelvin Nanotechnology to develop a prototype visible light photon detector which features high spatial resolution, picosecond timing and high detection rates, constructed using Micro-Channel Plate (MCP) technology.
Dr Bjoern Seitz (School of Physics and Astronomy)
A compact radiation sensor for in-situ measurements during cancer surgery (£1,200)
Funds were awarded to Dr Seitz to enable him to commission an external consultancy (GBF Strategy Ltd) to undertake a short market analysis study on the proposed development of a compact radiation sensor for in-situ measurements during cancer surgery in partnership with Lightpoint Medical.
