To make decisions on whether the University should provide resources on a case-by-case basis to develop early stage ideas, to carry out project appraisals, and to determine commercial potential.
To monitor and review the status of pipeline projects which have been through the Initial Commercial Assessment Group (ICA) (formerly known as CAS0).
To oversee the smooth operation of the Fusion IP/University Agreement.
To monitor the Patenting Budget.
Committee Membership
Chair
Professor Richard Jones
Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation
Secretary
Mr Tim Whitworth
Commercialisation of IP Manager, Research and Innovation Services
Committee members
Professor Aleksandar Pavic
Director of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Engineering
Professor Paul Hellewell
Director of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Professor Rob Freckleton
Director of Research and Innovation, Faculty of Science
Dr Peter Grant
Operations Director, Fusion IP
Ms Sarah Fulton
Director of Research and Innovation Services
Dr Suzanne Bushnell-Watson
Head of Commercialisation Section, Research and Innovation Services
In Attendance
Ms Jennifer Hunter
Licensing and Patenting Administrator, Research and Innovation Services
Dr Craig Richardson
Business Manager, Fusion IP
Dr Martin Whitaker
Business Manager, Fusion IP
Dr Stephen Pyke
Commercialisation Manager - Engineering, Research and Innovation Services
Dr Stuart Fraser
Commercialisation Manager - Science, Research and Innovation Services
