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Position : Academic Director, Begbroke Science Park
  
Primary Department : Engineering Science
  
Research Interests: Sustainable Energy; Nanotechnology; Energy Efficiency
   
After a career as a lecturer in Physics at Imperial College and Senior Principal Scientist at Philips Research laboratories he was appointed to a University Lectureship and College
Fellowship at the Queen's College Oxford in 1988 and a Professorship in 1996.

At Oxford his research moved into the areas of nanoparticles, nanostructures, optoelectronics and biosensors. In 1999 he spun-off a company, now called Oxonica plc, that specializes in making nanoparticles for a wide range of applications, ranging from sunscreens to fuel additive catalysts and bio-labels. In 2000, with colleagues in Chemistry and Engineering, he spun-off Oxford Biosensors Ltd that made a hand-held device based on enzyme-functionalized microelectrode arrays.

He was appointed to his present
position in August 2002 and has the responsibility of setting up new research institutes that combine University activities with company R&D, and leading a team that facilitates the rapid transfer of technology and knowledge. This has led to him being in demand internationally to advise on Knowledge Transfer.

He consults widely and advises several corporate and national organizations on nanotechnology. His research interests are very broad, covering most aspects of nanotechnology, and embracing biotechnology, environmental technology, energy, materials science, especially the applications to
medicine.

He is also currently(2009-2012) the Strategic Advisor on Nanotechnology to the Research Councils in the UK.

P J Dobson, BSc, MA (Oxon), PhD, C Phys, F Inst P, Member of the ACS.
  
   

A word from Professor Dobson


Peter Dobson has broad interests that include the energy sector. In his role as the Academic Director of the Begbroke Science Park he is frequently approached by small businesses, councils and the general public for advice on many energy-related issues.

His current research is concerned with both passive and active solar devices, and he collaborates with other academics.

After a career as a lecturer in Physics at Imperial College and Senior Principal Scientist at Philips Research laboratories he was appointed to a University Lectureship and College Fellowship at the Queen's College Oxford in 1988 and a Professorship in 1996.

Professor Peter Dobson who is on the Reflect Energy advisory panel has kindly agreed to write a series of editorial articles for the Reflect Energy website, so watch this space.


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