Principal Technologist, Environment and Energy Lead.
Glass Technology Services
Chris leads the Environmental project work at GTS with over 20 years experience in innovation and R&D in the glass industry, managing and participating in a wide variety of projects ranging from desk-based research through to practical laboratory, pilot scale development, site trials and testing.
He also regularly undertakes non-standard testing and consultancy work. His background is in Marine Biology and Environmental Science but has wide ranging interests from recycling and environmental improvement to novel uses of glass in biomedical applications, energy generation and photonics.
Recent projects have included Secondary Raw Material Development for Glass and other foundation industries, waste and energy minimisation projects for European Glass Manufacturers, the Horizon 2020 FISSAC Construction industry Industrial symbiosis project and developing a manufacturing facility for novel biomedical and photonic glasses.
Chris is a member of the Institute of Environmental Sciences
