Alan brings over 25 years New Product/Technology development experience to the programme, having held wide ranging R&D management roles with MNC’s in medical devices and electronic component sectors. Over the past 5 years Alan has focused extensively on the development and application of innovative gas/liquid transfer technologies for water and wastewater treatment. ​Over this period he has assessed and evaluated a range of international technologies and established close links with leading technology developers across Europe, North America and Japan.

Alan holds Hons B.Eng Degrees in Polymer Technology and Mechanical Engineering. His involvement in this program is driven by a keen interest in developing ‘green’ technologies for food production.