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Spun out of the University of Leeds in 2006, DyeCat was founded by three academics from the University, Dr Richard Blackburn, Dr Patrick McGowan and Professor Chris Rayner. It is the unique combination of skills of the founders that has led to the invention of the DyeCat process and continues to drive the company forwards.
| Dr. Richard Blackburn brings experience of dye chemistry, polyester coloration and environmental sustainability issues surrounding dyeing and dyestuffs. He is currently a senior lecturer in the Centre for Technical Textiles, School of Design and Head of the Green Chemistry Group. |
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| Dr. Patrick McGowan is a senior lecturer in the School of Chemistry and his skills are crucial for catalyst design and characterisation. As well as his teaching and administrative responsibilities, he also leads a research group which specialises in the development of new anti-cancer drugs and catalysts. He is the author of more than 40 publications and works in collaboration with a range of different Universities, as well as companies and charities including BP Chemicals, Johnson Matthey Ltd., Protherics Ltd., and Cancer Research U.K. |
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| Professor Chris Rayner is Head of the Synthesis Research Section of the School of Chemistry and has particular focus towards the development of environmentally benign methods for organic synthesis. |
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| Dr. Chris Pask has several years’ research experience in various areas, ranging from investigations into new metallic and non-metallic magnetic materials to main group and transition metal chemistry. Prior to becoming senior scientist at DyeCat, he worked for a small nanotechnology materials company specializing in infrared applications. |
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| Dr. Rob Rule is Managing Director of Techtran Group Limited (a subsidiary of IP Group PLC) which is responsible for commercialising and investing in technologies emerging from the University of Leeds. Rob joined IP Group from Liverpool Ventures Ltd, an investor in early-stage technology, where he was Business Director. Prior to that, Rob was Group Commercial Director of Micap plc and he also has extensive international blue-chip experience with ICI and DuPont. Rob has a first class degree in Chemical Physics from the University of Bristol, a PhD in Materials Structure from the University of Liverpool and a Business Masters degree from the University of Warwick. |
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