Dave Cooper Email and Phone Number

Dr. Dave Cooper, BSc, PhD, C.Eng, MIMeche, FHEA, Following his semi-retirement from the University of Chichester, Dave is a Director of Rampion Consulting, which allows him to continue working across his many areas of interest. He is a non Exec Director of Litmus Technologies, a board member of the Coastal West Sussex Partnership and a Director of the Bognor Regis Regeneration Board.At the University Dave was Head of the Business School and Professor of Management and Economic Development. He was responsible for a significant expansion in the operations and income generated by the department during his tenure. He also maintained a focus on student experience and in July 2022, Business Studies was ranked #1 in the independent National Student Survey. He was also responsible for the co-ordination of research provision and the delivery of enterprise and incubation support services, including the Business Hot-Hose programme. He led a number of EU funded research programmes including the Channel Payment for Ecosystem Services project focused on improving water quality.He represented the University externally on regional regeneration and strategic growth initiatives and committees and was involved with the Coast to Capital Local Enterprise Partnership since it was first proposed. Dave has a degree in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Computer Integrated Manufacturing. He spent 3 years working in the Aerospace industry before spending 14 years with global management consulting and computing services business, Cap Gemini. During this time he worked with the health, manufacturing and telecommunication sectors.He joined the University of Chichester in 2003. He undertook the development of a regional top-down smart specialization strategy in support of Coast to Capital’s submission to the government for their Strategy for Local Growth. Dave is a Chartered Engineer, a Member of the Institute of Mechanical Engineers and a Fellow the Higher Education Academy.