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The region's universities are open for business
The universities in the Yorkshire and Humber region are home to a vast range of world-class expertise and state-of-the-art facilities providing an essential link helping businesses overcome challenges.
From research and development to specialist facilities, from accessing international markets to bespoke IT and expert advice, KnowledgeRICH will find the added brain power needed to turn a good idea into a profitable reality.
About our knowledge network
Our experts have an incredible depth of knowledge in their subject area. They balance their academic excellence with experience and success in working with industry. We've chosen to work with them because they are all experienced in translating their academic know-how into commercial success, and that's exactly what businesses who contact KnowledgeRICH want.
You can find out more about our experts and the participating universities in the panel below.
Heres a flavour of what our universities can do for you...
We are excellent at:
Life Sciences / Engineering / Management
Introducing one of our experts: Professor Peter Cowling
Expertise in: Artificial Intelligence for scheduling and dynamic agents
Successful project summary: Training scheduling software, game teaching/research environment; dynamic AI creation for the DEFCON game; inventory management systems.
Works with: Microsoft, Nationwide Building Society AI Systems BV, Introversion software Ltd, Universal AV Ltd
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We are excellent at:
Physical and Organic chemistry / Digital Design and Development / Precision Technology
Introducing one of our experts: Alex Hirschfield
Expertise in: Environmental criminology, situational and technological approaches to crime reduction, urban regeneration, policy evaluation and Health Impact Assessment
Successful project summary: Academic Advisor to the Government Office north West and has set up multi-disciplinary networks within HE sector on surveillance and crime prevention / detection.
Works with: Government departments, local authorities, police forces
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We are excellent at:
Biomedical and health-Related Technologies / Renewable Energies / Added Value Manufacturing, Ports, and Logistics
Introducing one of our experts: Steve Kelly
Expertise in: Organic and Materials Chemistry
Successful project summary: Pioneered liquid crystal light emitting flat panel displays and solar cells with Professor Mary O'Neill at the University of Hull
Works with: Asea Brown Boveri, F. Hoffmann-La Roche and ROLIC all of Switzerland.
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We are excellent at:
Medical and Biological Engineering / International Business / Particle Science and Engineering
Introducing one of our experts: Dr John Colyer
Expertise in: Licensing antibodies for use by biotech and pharmaceutical companies. Technologies on offer include; Immunoassay calibration technology; gene therapy technology; biosensor technology
Works with: Badrilla Ltd, Flouroscience Ltd
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We are excellent at:
ICT & Digital / Health / Food Technology
Introducing one of our experts: Dr Tony Parsons
Expertise in: Leads the Food Research Group. Supported by well equipped laboratories the group offers the following expertise to the region's food and drink sector: Market research in consumer food habits, New product development and shelf life testing, HACCP quality assurance, Accredited microbiological analysis, Nutritional labelling by Hamilton Grant software
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We are excellent at:
Education & Training / Management & Marketing / Journalism & Media
Introducing one of our experts: Andrew Gilliland
Expertise in: 'Soft' Technologies such as management and organisational skills, business growth and development
Successful project summary: Providing Financial and business advise for start up companies
Works with: Edmail Ltd , MBA Publishing Ltd
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We are excellent at:
Sport and Exercise Science / Economic and Social Developments / Biomedical Advancements
Introducing one of our experts: Professor Nicola Woodroofe
Expertise in: Immunology, Cell Culture and Assay Development, Molecular Pathology of Multiple Sclerosis
Successful project summary: Successful identification of potential mediators of inflammation in Multiple Sclerosis and stroke
Works with: University of Manchester, Sheffield Teaching Hospital Foundation, University of Sheffield, UK Multiple Sclerosis Tissue Bank
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We are excellent at:
Humanities & Social Sciences / Engineering / Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
Introducing one of our experts: Cameron McLeod
Expertise in: Mass spectrometry, laser ablation and ICP spectrochemical analysis, chemical speciation, and trace/environmental/bio/materials characterisation
Works with: Medical Solutions, Applied Photonics
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We are excellent at:
Novel Agricultural Products / Green Chemistry / Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition
Introducing one of our experts: Dr Dave Malham
Successful project summary: Designed the hardware and some of the software for the Composer's Desktop Project, Audio Design SoundMaestro (the first low cost digital audio editor), Audio Design PB4 and the Focusrite Blue 245 professional audio analogue to digital converters.
Works with: Audio Design Ltd. and Focusrite.
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We are excellent at:
Sport, Health, and Life Sciences / Creative Arts and Design / Business and Communication
Introducing one of our experts: Andy Platts
Expertise in: Andy has a wide range of experience in film and television production, covering broadcast, corporate and independent film production in both drama and documentary
Successful project summary: Produced an e-learning package in the form of a DVD to be used for training purposes within the NHS
Works with: National Health Service, Interactive Vision, Careersoft
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