Our Governance
Our governance structure is formed of two Academic Advisory Groups, connected through our SPEERI board. Together, these groups form a robust advisory network that acts as champions for SPEERI activity, fosters interdisciplinary collaboration, ensures relevance to stakeholders, and strengthens strategic alignment across Scotland’s energy and engineering research initiatives.
The Academic Advisory Groups comprise the 10 SPEERI Theme Champions - academic experts from across our pan-Scotland Partnership who drive collaborative activity under the 10 Strategic Themes.
Professor Chris Pearce, Chair
Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Edinburgh Partners Representative - Energy
Professor Igor Guz, Edinburgh Partners Representative - Engineering
Professor Gioia Falcone, Glasgow Partners Representative - Energy
Professor Campbell Booth, Glasgow Partners Representative - Engineering
Professor Tom Brown, Northern Partners Representative - Energy
Professor Ekaterina Pavlovskaia, Northern Partners Representative - Engineering
Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Advisor to the Board
Professor Paul Mitchell, Advisor to the Board
Professor Peter Davies, Advisor to the Board