An Introduction to Research at Thornton –

An Introduction to Research at Thornton – Prof. Garfield Southall, Exec. Dean Science & Engineering

Prof Garfield Southall, Executive Dean of Science and Engineering, will provide an overview of the range and depth of research currently conducted at Thornton Science Park. A range of research-active staff will showcase their current work and areas of expertise. This will be only a small sample of our activity at Thornton, with a selection from:

• Dr Jason Roberts – Mathematics, Ecology and Finance
• Dr Gavin Hazell – Bio-inspired Surface Nanostructures
• Dr David Ward – Fuel Cells for Future Energy and Transport
• Dr Bin Yang – Exploring the THz region of the Electromagnetic Spectrum
• Dr Yousaf Khalid – Intelligent Multi-Vector Hybrid Energy Systems
• Dr Yuli Yang – LiFi: Moving Beyond WiFi

The session will end with an overview of research facilities at Thornton Science Park, and an invitation to visit on our Open Afternoon on Monday 15th April.

Who is it for?

All University staff and students interested in research and the potential for collaborations.

What will you gain

An overview of the range of research activities at Thornton and an insight into the potential for collaboration with the Faculty of Science and Engineering and the wider Thornton eco-system.