Imperial Consultants (ICON)

Expert consultants from the Faculty of Natural Sciences

National and international organisations of all types and sizes can tap into the impressive depth and breadth of expertise across the Faculty of Natural Sciences through Imperial Consultants (ICON).

Imperial researchers who act as consultants directly apply their expertise in order to help an organisation overcome a challenge quickly and responsively.  This generates positive impact for the client, consultant and in many cases, society.

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For external organisations

ICON can help you find the right scientific expert to address your challenge so that you can move forward constructively. Last year, we facilitated over 500 consulting contracts, providing world class expertise in areas ranging from cosmology to conservation.

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For researchers

Undertaking consultancy work allows you to demonstrate the direct impact of your research, provide case studies for teaching subject to client approval) and support your research going forward. ICON can assist you throughout your consulting engagements, allowing you to concentrate on the technical aspects.

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Case Studies

Providing expertise in risk modelling to improve management and conservation of Atlantic Bluefin tuna

Professor John Mumford and team from CEP share their expertise in risk modelling to help the International Commission for the Conservation of Atlantic Tunas (ICCAT) improve their plans for Bluefin Tuna harvesting and conservation. 

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Providing scientific expertise to aid science communication during a TV show

Dr Roberto Trotta from the Department of Physics provided scientific expertise to the production team of ‘Breaking Magic’, which airs on the Discovery Channel.

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