Innovate & Elevate: University Insights for Business Transformation
A public presentation for academics & businesses - all are welcome
Any questions, please contact: ktp@port.ac.uk
Please note - the date of this presentation has changed, and will now be held on Friday 28th February at 1pm.
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the, we are hosting an online forum event each month to showcase how our academic experts can support your business.
Innovation drives the growth of organisations, whether they are industrial enterprises, service providers, social enterprises, charities or public sector organisations. In our, we will explore how companies utilise expert knowledge from the university to advance business performance and de-risk investment for research and development.
Join us for this series of short, valuable online forums designed to harness the dynamic ecosystem of academia and industry collaborations. Learn how the latest technological advancements or management practices can meet your business needs and support your company’s growth.
Sustainable Environmental Engineering
From leading clean technology initiatives to developing sustainable materials, including #SustainableConcrete and innovative structural analysis, our expertise drives the future of sustainable construction. Join Associate Professor Muhammad Ali in pioneering environmental sustainability, enhancing resource efficiency, and supporting a circular economy.
We will also hear from Professor John Williams, who specialises in innovative water resilience and sustainability solutions, and leads our wastewater treatment research at the ºÚÁϳԹÏ.
Join this online forum to hear more about the benefits of R+D collaboration to the Construction and Wastewater Supply Chain sector, including:
🌱 Enhanced efficiency and reduced costs
🌱 Sustainable, low-carbon materials
🌱 Advanced wastewater management
🌱 Improved resource management
🌱 Competitive advantage through cutting-edge technologies
Who should attend
All companies who are looking to embrace more sustainable materials and practices to enhance their existing impact.
How you will benefit
Learning from past project case studies on how other organisations have used sustainable engineering to enhance their business offerings and how the Knowledge Transfer Partnership supported these innovations.
During the registration process, you will be able to submit questions. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions after the presentation.
Presenters
Professor John Williams
John is a Professor of Environmental Technology at the School of Civil Engineering and Surveying, with over 35 years of experience in collaborative R&D with industrial partners. He has supervised 31 PhD students, secured over £3.1M in external funding, and authored 50 peer-reviewed journal papers. John specialises in wastewater treatment and surface water management, with a particular interest in nature-based solutions.
John directs the Environmental Technology Field Station, in partnership with Southern Water, which enables large-scale product testing using real sewage. His research also includes analytical capabilities for metals, microplastics, and electron microscopy.
John has worked with organisations such as AstraZeneca, Mott MacDonald, WRc, Grundon and B4T on a number of different projects.
Associate Professor Muhammad Ali
Ali is an Associate Professor in Materials and Environmental Innovation and a Chartered Civil Engineer. His research interests include sustainable construction materials, geo-environmental engineering, waste and resource management, and international research collaborations.
Ali has worked on a number of KTPs, garnering significant expertise in R+D collaborations, notably:
Gallagher Aggregates Ltd (2018-2021) focused on developing aggregates from industrial by-products, earning an outstanding grade and resulting in UK/EU patents and end-of-waste status.
Fortis IBA Ltd (2023-2026) to develop higher-value precast concrete products from incinerator bottom ash.
Ali has published research for the Research Excellence Framework (REF) and is developing a new Impact Case Study on sustainable circular construction materials. He also possesses advanced analytical expertise, including XRF, XRD, and ICP-OES.
If you have any questions about this event, please contact ktp@port.ac.uk.
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Accessibility and special requirements - We will endeavour to provide particular access requirements on request. If you have any access requirements, e.g hearing loops or specific neurodiversity requirements, please get in touch in advance of the event.