The universities of the West Midlands have a track record of supporting our regional partners to deliver the strategic goals of economic prosperity, effective public services and robust, evidence-based policy. Our directory of experts from across our twelve universities enhance relationships with regional partners, allowing the West Midlands Combined Authority, Local Enterprise Partnerships, Local Authorities and other public bodies to tap directly into our wealth of academic and professional knowledge, giving you direct access to experts in priority areas that support economic growth, public service reform and research and intelligence capability for the West Midlands.
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Summary of expertise
Expert on G protein coupled receptors. These are the largest single target for therapeutic agents. My particular interest is in receptors for calcitonin gene-related peptide, which is involved in migraine, control of the heart and circulation and inflammation.
- D.R.Poyner@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043997
Summary of expertise
Materials Failure analysis and forensic investigation into engineering failures such as metal fatigue, all types of corrosion
- k.d.sawalha@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043607
Summary of expertise
Expert in food microbiology and the development / testing of antimicrobial surfaces. Particular expertise in aspects of Salmonella, E. coli and Campylobacter.
- @anthilton
- a.c.hilton@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043960
Summary of expertise
Conducted research on electricity power network operation and control for growing renewable power generation and new low carbon technologies to realise a low carbon economy.
- j.yang8@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043539
Summary of expertise
Working with academia & employers to provide targeted distance learning opportunities for employees
- @RPGResource
- m.robertson8@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043000
Joanna Lumsden
Reader & Director of the Aston Interactive Media (AIM) Lab
Expertise:
- Digital and creative
User interface design and evaluation
Activity:
- Research and innovation
- Business engagement (industry, facilities, initiatives etc)
- Education/teaching - adult skills
- Education/teaching - apprenticeships
- Education/teaching - undergraduate
- Education/teaching - postgraduate taught & research
Summary of expertise
Expert on user interface design and evaluation. Has developed novel design and evaluation methods as well as novel interaction techniques for use with mobile technologies. Also specializes in mobile assistive technology development.
- j.lumsden@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043470
Summary of expertise
Research on pathophysiology and development of new medicines for type 2 diabetes and obesity, delivery of CPD educational courses and health promotion, expert witness for regulatory agencies, author/editor of specialist publications, member of international policy and guideline bodies
- c.j.bailey@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043898
Summary of expertise
My expertise is in logistics and supply chain management. I have particular interests in environmentally sustainable logistics, as well as in the design of integrated supply chains.
- e.sweeney@aston.ac.uk
- 01212043050
Summary of expertise
Experience working with innovative high-growth companies to utilise the rich academic resources at Aston University to grow their business. Expertise in developing Knowledge Transfer Partnerships, a world-leading programme, that helps businesses succeed by connecting them to the UK's Knowledge Base and building long-term relationships.
- @martinmay
- m.r.may@aston.ac.uk
- 01212044253