SPS Seminar - Down to Earth : From sniffing Comets and Mars to Submarines, Scotch Whisky, Cancer, Perfumes, Bedbugs and more….

When:  Thursday 15^th May at 14.00

Where:  Microsoft Teams - Online

Speaker:  Geraint Morgan (OU)

Hosted by: Hannah Sargeant

Abstract:

Dr Geraint (Taff) Morgan FRSC FRSA FRAS is highly active in analytical chemistry and the space technology translation agenda at The Open University. The first half of his career was spent developing instruments for Rosetta and Beagle2 space missions. Having successfully “sniffed” a comet, he has since led research teams to develop a wide range of high impact, sector disruptive solutions to terrestrial challenges, including developing the award-winning air quality monitoring system for use on all future UK submarines; instruments for the world’s largest flavours and fragrance company, Givaudan, and developing fully automated assays with machine learning/AI algorithms to detect fake and adulterated Scotch Whisky and cancer.  He is a co-inventor on a patented valve technology that has the potential to revolutionise satellite propulsion and the growing hydrogen economy.   He has strategic partnerships with several instrument manufacturers and is a Founder of 5 start-up companies.