AMBER, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) funded materials science centre at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), is hosting a conference on both commercialisation and scientific opportunities within nanomechanics and materials science. The Nanomechanics conference, which takes place on 8 August at AMBER is funded by the Dublin Graduate Physics Programme (DGPP) and aims to encourage the growing culture of business, entrepreneurship and commercialisation amongst AMBER and other Irish researchers.
Organised by Prof Graham Cross of AMBER and TCD’s School of Physics, the conference will allow Irish researchers to learn from international science entrepreneurs who have turned their research into successful businesses.
Speakers include Dr Warren Oliver of Nanomechanics, which creates instruments that measure the mechanical properties of nanomaterials and has a market share of approximately $40 million.
Also presenting will be Sir. John Pethica, Physical Secretary and Vice-President of the Royal Society of London and co-founder with Dr Oliver of Nano Instruments; Dr Erica Lilleodden of Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht; Prof Hayden Taylor from University of California Berkeley and Prof John Boland, principal investigator at AMBER.
Prof Cross will also speak about his experiences in spinning out a research business, Adama Innovations.
Speaking in advance of the conference, Prof Cross said: “There is a real opportunity for Irish scientists to turn their laboratory-based research into commercial reality. Industries such as biotech, medical devices, energy, ICT and pharmaceuticals all need excellent scientific research for product and service development, allowing companies to grow their businesses, increase employment and continue to benefit the economy in Ireland and globally.
“Irish researchers can work with industry and the business community to commercialise their research and ensure continual impact on the manufacturing and development of new products and services. Beyond the scientific topics to be discussed, this conference aims to discuss the possibilities for Irish researchers to tap into the global R&D market and to continue to deliver research that benefits on the economy and wider society.”
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