I am a highly motivated and dedicated teacher with a passion to teach children about the exciting world of Maths. I encourage pupil led discovery and research using ICT and I employ a variety of games and activities for the development of engaging and interactive lessons. I am coordinating Maths led STEM activities such as school trips to the James Watt Nanofabrication Centre at the University of Glasgow. I bring a variety of experiences to the classroom such as working with industry, forming a company, presenting complex subjects to young students and managing European projects. One such project I worked on was providing the European Space Agency with technology insights regarding advanced materials for future space missions. I ran my own business and I have published technology reports on a variety of exciting subjects such as graphene, 3D printing and the recycling of nanomaterials. I work with students and help them discover future opportunities in fields related to maths, engineering and science.

Del Stark announces Directorship of NanoPRO and he also launches Nanotechnology Business Club and Innovation Forum: http://bit.ly/xbZOyR

An Innovation and Technology Consultancy that focuses on: • technology scouting, business briefings and industry analysis • the application of graphene, nanotechnology and advanced materials• international business development • technology transferProjects are strategically aligned to strengthen clients’ R&D and business activities. Recent client projects include:• Landscaping – Map of surface engineering activity• Scratch Proof Coatings – Technology Briefing• Nanocomposite – Due Diligence for corporate investor• CO2 Reduction – Policy Review Paper• Graphene – Assessment of market, applications and producers• Graphene Oxide – applications and producers• Client Survey of Experts – Interviews with industry leaders regarding novel coatings• Product enhancement – map of material suppliers• Client Survey – Provide Characterisation Company data for roadmapping exercise• Technology report – lightweight flame retardant fillers• Technology report – technologies for cleaning discarded plastics for recycling• Quarterly reporting on alternatives to Portland cement and glass strengthening• Technology report – materials for novel textile applications• Nanocellulose for reinforcement – Technology Briefing• Metal Oxide Particles with High Surface Area – Technology BriefingRecent Published Reports:• Nanomaterials and Graphene for 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing• Silicene, Graphyne, Graphdiyne and Graphane• Molybdenum Disulfide – an inorganic analogue of Graphene• Flexible Graphene Composites• Recycling Nanomaterials• Graphene for HealthcareApplicable Skill Set(s): • Analysis of R&D results to match with the global challenges of energy, environment, healthcare, transport, security, defence, etc. • Identification of: research opportunities to solve industrial problems, emerging trends and interesting finds, collaborators, funding

• Initial development and launch of ENTA• NanoMicroClub • NanoForum Workshop and commercialisation survey• DEFRA Stakeholders Forum • Campden & Chorleywood Food Research Association – Nano Steering Group• Finalist for Nanotechnology Advocate of the Year - Small Times 2007 • Initial development of EuroNanoForum2005• Initial development, launch and ongoing support for NanoMicorClub• Initial development, launch and ongoing support for €2.7 M four-year NanoForum Contract • Full Feasibility Study for the Creation of a Scottish Nanotechnology • Entrepreneurship Centre – Glasgow University 2002 • Assessment of Nanotechnology Activity in Scotland - Scottish Enterprise 2003• Promotion of FP6 at high level to UK industry; coordination of potential project teams, 2002, 2003• Confidential Industry Client Contracts identify appropriate nanotechnologies with commercial potential worldwide• New Conference Development – “Nanotechnology - the Next Industrial Revolution, 2001”, “Convergence of Nanotechnology and Biology 2002”, “Nanotechnology and Defence 1 and 2” 2002, 2003• General support for contractsSpecialties: To give the industry perspective while:• promoting the benefits of nanotechnology• mitigating regulatory and reputational risk for the whole industry• supporting all actions that ensure new nanotechnologies are developed in a safe and responsible manner• supporting innovation

ENTA was created in 2005 to represent the interests of nanotechnology businesses across Europe. ENTA acts to bridge gaps between governments, science and industry policy makers and business and openly interface with the public and watchdog organizations to ensure transparency. ENTA also offers an integrated programme aimed at promoting the benefits of nanotechnology and mitigating regulatory and reputational risk for the whole industry and supporting all actions that ensure new nanotechnologies are developed in a safe and responsible manner.ENTA has over 50 members represented in 13 European member states and continues to grow. ENTA runs regular nanotechnology policy meetings for industrial companies to discuss issues related to standards, public perception, communication, risks, environmental impact and responsible nano development. ENTA also co-ordinates the NanoMicroClub which is a European network which meets regularly to stimulate nanotechnology commercilisation.

 Delivery of key elements of a novel Business Motivation programme to promote science and technology to industry Management of projects - including cutting edge technology conferences, business/science focused debates and lectures, CEO and entrepreneur interviews and networking events.

Marketing/Business Development Co-ordinator with the Centre for Particle Characterisation and Analysis (CPCA), • Management of Centre’s marketing and advertising campaigns. • Management of all environmental contracts.

Science Communicator for the Glasgow University Science and Technology Outreach ProgrammeProjects: Saturday Science Club; the Edinburgh Science Festival; WISE Bus