Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research,
Innovation and Knowledge Transfer)
Professor
Phil Coates
Professor Coates has been in
the University for 26 years, and has been much involved in the successful
restructuring of Engineering, Design
& Technology as well as leading one of the largest research operations
in the University, plus a wide range of external responsibilities as a
journal editor and with professional institutions in the UK and abroad.
He said: "It is a privilege
and challenge as an active researcher, and Director of both the world-class
Polymer IRC and Polymer CIC, to help lead the combined Research, Innovation
and Knowledge Transfer activities of this University.
"I am well aware of the
requirements for quality of research and its exploitation, with strong
delivery of knowledge transfer, and look forward to ensuring that our
best and emerging research flourishes and delivers at the highest levels.
I look forward to the support of staff for this vital area of our University
life."
Who's
who
30 September
2004
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