Convergence of Critical Tech in Power Semiconductors & Future Mobility

Part of Bristol Innovations' Foresight Live Series, this event brings together expert researchers and leaders from cutting-edge businesses for a panel discussion on the challenges and opportunities that are driving innovation in Power Semiconductors and Future Mobility.

The event is available both in-person (Engine Shed, Bristol) and online, but to get the benefits of networking we recommend in-person.

The panellists will explore real-world applications, emerging trends and pathways to collaboration.

The discussion is followed by networking, providing an invaluable opportunity to connect and collaborate with leading innovation players to shape the future.

Our panellists include:

• Furqan, CEO, Sora Aviation
• Martin Kuball, Professor of Physics, University of Bristol
• Two further speakers - tbc

Programme

16.30 - 17.00 - Registration, teas and coffees

17.00 - 18.00 - Panel discussion with Q&A

18.00 - 19.00 - Drinks and nibbles reception with networking

About the Panellists and Chair

Furqan – CEO, Sura Aviation

Furqan served as the Technical Authority on Advanced Air Mobility at GKN and has led multiple electric, hybrid and hydrogen aircraft development programmes from conceptual design to flight testing. A Fellow of the IMechE, Furqan chairs the ADS Advanced Air Mobility group in the UK.

Martin Kuball – Professor of Physics, University of Bristol

Martin leads the Center for Device Thermography and Reliability (CDTR) and the Innovation and Knowledge Centre REWIRE at the University of Bristol. CDTR/REWIRE is a team of 35+ international researchers working on semiconductor electronics (RF and power), from materials growth, device design and fabrication, electrical, thermal and reliability testing of materials and devices

Martin is the Royal Academy of Engineering Chair in Emerging Technologies, Fellow of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE), Materials Research Society (MRS), Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers (SPIE), IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology) and IoP (Institute of Physics).

Chair

Thierry Heles, Bristol Innovations' Foresight

Thierry Heles is an independent journalist and consultant specialising in university research commercialisation. He has over a decade experience covering spinouts and university venture funds globally, with his research cited in publications including the UK Spinout Review, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal.