Our Governance

Our governance structure is formed of three core 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.

We have two core academic groups with representation from across our academic network with members representing each thematic area.

Supporting the core academic advisory groups is the SPEERI External Advisory Board, which serves as a central strategic body. It includes key stakeholders from across the Scottish energy and engineering ecosystem, such as industry representatives, government agencies, funding councils, and innovation centres. This board provides external insights and strategic direction to ensure alignment with national priorities and industry needs.

SPEERI Board Members

Professor Sir Jim McDonald, Chair

Professor Mercedes Maroto-Valer, Edinburgh Partners Representative - Energy

Professor Igor Guz, Edinburgh Partners Representative - Engineering

Professor Gioia Falcone, Glasgow Partners Representative - Energy

Professor Chris Pearce, Glasgow Partners Representative - Engineering

Professor Tom Brown, Northern Partners Representative - Energy

Professor Ekaterina Pavlovskaia, Northern Partners Representative - Engineering

Professor Paul Mitchell, Advisor to the Board

Professor Peter Davies, Advisor to the Board