Celebrating a Major Engineering Achievement

Celebrating a Major Engineering Achievement

Congratulations to Professor Robert Thomson FREng, Professor of Photonics at Heriot-Watt University, on being awarded The Princess Royal Silver Medal this year. The award recognises outstanding personal achievement in engineering, particularly where innovation has led...
MicroTex Independent Advisory Board.

MicroTex Independent Advisory Board.

We are pleased to announce the establishment of the MicroTex Independent Advisory Board. At MicroTex, we are committed to ensuring that our research progresses in the most effective way possible. To achieve this, we recognise the importance of working closely with...
Professor Rob Thomson

Professor Rob Thomson

Professor Rob Thomson is the Photonics Lead for the MicroTex Hub, bringing internationally recognised expertise in photonics, fibre-optic technologies, and laser-based medical innovation. His research focuses on harnessing the power of light to develop the next...
Meet our Team: Prof Duncan Hand

Meet our Team: Prof Duncan Hand

Prof Duncan Hand, is Professor of Applied Photonics at Heriot-Watt University and brings decades of expertise in lasers, photonics, and precision manufacturing to the MicroTex Hub. With a career spanning academic research, industrial collaboration, and senior...