The Commercialisation Team at Imperial College London specializes in transforming innovative research into impactful commercial ventures. They support researchers in identifying market opportunities, securing intellectual property, and fostering industry partnerships. By bridging the gap between academia and industry, the team drives innovation and contributes to global advancements.
Imperial Commericalisation consists of the following teams:
Leadership and executive support
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VACANT
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VACANT Co-Director of Enterprise (Commercialisation) -
Dr Marika Reay
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Nicola Duckham
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Area of support:
- EA support to Marika Reay, Cross Faculty Director (Commercialisation) and Jo Clark Cross Faculty Director (Partnerships)
- Cross-faculty and external stakeholders general admin support
Faculty of Engineering
The Faculty of Engineering turn engineering innovations into commercially viable technologies and ventures. Our team assesses IP, shapes commercial pathways and builds routes to market with industry and investors. We support technologies ranging from advanced materials to robotics and clean energy. Our aim is to scale engineering solutions that deliver real-world impact.
Faculty of Engineering
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James Chan
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Fauzia Farooq
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Area of support:
Primary Contact for technologies from the Department of Bioengineering
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Aysen Unsal
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Area of support:
Primary Contact for technologies from the Department of Bioengineering
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Dr Jiaxin Pan
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Dr Jialuo Luo
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Dr Valeska Gonzalez-Montilla
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Dr Valeska Gonzalez-Montilla Commercialisation Executive (non-MedTech) (FoE)Area of support:
Primary Contact for technologies from the Department of Chemical Engineering and the Department of Materials
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Miguel Cheng
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Area of support:
Primary Contact for technologies from the Department of Computing, the Department of Earth Science and Engineering and the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
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Dr Laura Cabo-Fernandez
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Area of support:
Primary Contact for technologies from the Department of Aeronautics, Civil and Environmental Engineering, Dyson School of Design Engineering and the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
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Shun (Venus) Ho
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Shun (Venus) Ho Commercialisation Junior Officer (Patent Management) (FoE)
Faculty of Medicine
The Faculty of Medicine advance the commercial potential of biomedical and clinical research across the Faculty of Medicine. Our team supports therapeutics, diagnostics, devices and digital health innovations through IP and venture routes. We help navigate regulatory, clinical and market pathways, connecting teams with industry and investors. Our focus is accelerating medical innovations that can improve patient care at scale.
Faculty of Medicine
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Dr Anne Roques
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Area of support:
- Commercialisation of academic research & research translation (MedTech)
- Regulatory Affairs/Quality Assurance (QARA) strategy
- Thought leadership in the Orthopaedic industry (R&D, Product development)
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Rachel Spruce
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Dr Louie Scott
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Conor Joseph Simpson
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Ryhan Miah
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Ben Milborne
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Faculty of Natural Sciences
The Faculty of Natural Sciences support the translation of scientific discoveries into technologies with real commercial potential. Our team evaluates IP, develops licensing and venture pathways, and shapes early-stage commercial strategy. We connect researchers with investors, industry partners and translational funding. Our goal is to move breakthroughs in chemistry, physics, maths and life sciences into the market.
Faculty of Natural Sciences
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Heather Barcombe
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Dr Luis A Gomez Sarosi
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Edmond Yau
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Emily Russell
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Marketing and communication
Provided marketing and communication support to all activities under the commercialisation umbrella.
Marketing and Communication
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Gavin Reed
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What I can help with:
- Technology marketing
- Imperial Enterprise brand
- Investment marketing