Robert Cooper

Robert Cooper is a seasoned professional in innovation and project leadership with significant experience in both academia and industry. Currently serving as Principal Innovation Project Leader at TWI since February 2018 and as Director of the Anglia Ruskin Innovation Centre since 2021, Robert has a strong focus on advancing innovation initiatives. Previous roles include Aftersales Data Management Consultant at Volvo Construction Equipment, where advanced MS Excel was utilized to enhance reporting processes, and Postdoctoral Research Scientist at Imperial College London, specializing in catalytic reduction processes. Robert's academic credentials include a D.Phil in Inorganic Chemistry and an M.CHEM from the University of Oxford, where extensive research experience includes a focus on metallocene and non-metallocene complexes in catalysis during two postdoctoral appointments.