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Knowledge Exchange case studies

The following University of Bath case studies demonstrate how you can work with external partners to achieve knowledge exchange and research impact.

Advancing technology to monitor and protect the World Ocean

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Dr Philippe Blondel, Senior Lecturer, in the Department of Physics

Dr Philippe Blondel, Senior Lecturer, in the Department of Physics on his journey pioneering ocean science and technology.

Establishing the spin-out Gen3D for innovative design software

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Dr Vimal Dhokia with Dr Wesley Essink and Dr Joseph Flynn.

Dr Vimal Dhokia, on spinning out Gen3D, a tech company from the University of Bath providing innovative design software for 3D printing, which he co-founded in 2018 with Dr Wesley Essink and Dr Joseph Flynn.

From bench to spin-out and global transport networks

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Prof Semali Perera

Prof Semali Perera, Director of Research, Dep. of Chemical Engineering, on her breakthrough technology that led to the spinning-out of Nanoporous Solutions Ltd.

Leading the way in tyre technology and innovation

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Professor Chris Bowen

Recognised as one of the top researchers in Europe, Professor Bowen on leading the way in developing new tyre technologies through collaborative R&D work with Silent Sensors to provide more cost-efficient tyres for commercial vehicles and logistics companies.

Shaping and influencing UK policy in the funeral industry

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Dr Kate Woodthorpe with her collaborator

Dr Kate Woodthorpe, Director of KE, on undertaking Consultancy, Contract Research and a Secondment for a project with HM Government Department for Work and Pensions.

Informing policy and practice through knowledge exchange


Professor Catherine Hamilton-Giachritsis, Department of Psychology, led a project with the NSPCC to look into technology-assisted child sexual abuse.

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Developing a knowledge exchange relationship


Our researchers have worked with Adaptavate, a start-up creating low carbon construction products, to assess the use of bacteria for self-healing wall plaster.

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Involving knowledge exchange activities in a research project


Dr Stefanie Gustafsson, Senior Lecturer in the School of Management and Co-Director of the Future of Work Research Centre, reflects on involving knowledge exchange activities in her research about the career dynamics and work experiences of paralegals.

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Working in partnership with clinicians


Dr Andrew Cookson, Department of Mechanical Engineering, has been working in partnership with clinicians at the Royal United Hospitals Bath (RUH) to develop a software tool that will help with earlier diagnosis of Pulmonary Hypertension.

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