ioMosaic Corporation (ioMosaic) and the University of Bath have been awarded a second Knowledge Transfer Partnership (KTP), building on momentum from our previously successful KTP which was awarded ‘Outstanding’ by Innovate UK. This prestigious collaboration represents an ongoing commitment to pioneering the latest innovation in process safety engineering technology.
The three-year KTP, jointly funded by ioMosaic and Innovate UK, will develop and embed cutting-edge mathematical and machine learning techniques into ioMosaic’s flagship software, Process Safety Office® SuperChems®. This will enable safer, faster, and more scalable design of safety systems for high-hazard industries including speciality chemicals and the petrochemical sector.
The project will automate key design processes using machine learning, reducing reliance on time-consuming expert input and accelerating the process safety analysis for ioMosaic’s global clients. Design features of safety release systems, used to prevent runaway reactions in petrochemical plants will be improved. This will reduce the environmental impact and enhancing the safety of these complex reactive systems that underpin critical industrial infrastructure.
The academic team is led by Professor John Chew and Professor Semali Perera, alongside Dr Sourav Chatterjee, all from the Department of Chemical Engineering, with Dr Neil Langmead from the Centre of AI, Department of Computer Science, at the University of Bath. Their combined expertise in fluid dynamics, process safety, machine learning, and software engineering will be instrumental in delivering the project’s ambitious goals.
This partnership represents an exciting opportunity for the academic team to validate their applied research in advanced modelling techniques, neural networks and Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD). Integrating new capabilities into ioMosaic’s business processes and software will be delivered by a KTP Associate, to be recruited for this project. The KTP will also provide opportunities for future joint publications and the generation of high-impact research outputs.
Professor John Chew, Knowledge Base Lead, said:
This KTP is a fantastic opportunity to apply our research in fluid dynamics and machine learning to real-world safety challenges. We’re excited to help shape the future of process safety in the speciality chemicals sector.
Dr John Barker, Director of ioMosaic Corporation, added:
This partnership will enable us to deliver next-generation safety tools to our clients. The University of Bath’s expertise is critical to our vision of becoming a global leader in dynamic process safety modelling.
Are you an academic or industry partner interested in collaborating on advanced modelling, automation, or process safety? Or are you a graduate looking for a unique opportunity to launch your career?
For further information about the upcoming KTP Associate Role, please contact: partnerships@bath.ac.uk
