Towards a Knowledge Nation

Advanced Manufacturing: A Catalyst to Develop In-Country Value – 3rd March 202009:00

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RegistrationVenue: LRC Building

TRENDS IN ADVANCED MANUFACTURING

Enhancing Manufacturing ProcessesTechnology ExcellenceThe Future of Manufacturing Is Today

Advanced Manufacturing at the AMRC Sheffield

LunchVenue: LRC building

Mr Ralph Rösing, Head of Die and Mold Excellence Center, DMG MORI Germany

Mr Clément Vicq, Sales Manager Middle East & North Africa, Sandvik CoromantMr Mustafa Kasap, Key Account Manager, Sandvik Coromant

Mr Matthew Farnsworth, Commercial Director, AMRC, University of Sheffield

Dr Peter Martin, Director, Polymer Processing Research Centre, Queens's University of Belfast

Prof Tasneem Pervez, Professor of Mechanical & Industrial Engineering, Sultan Qaboos University

Eng. Ali Al Shamsi, General Manager of Innovation and Growth, Sohar Aluminum

Exploiting Material DevelopmentsProcessing Research Centre (PPRC) at Queen's University of Belfast and its links to OmanTrends and Approaches in Design of Tailored Materials

Aluminum Manufacturing Sector Development in Oman

Moderator: Prof Hamza Idris, DVC for Academic Affairs, Sohar University

UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPS

Towards a Knowledge Nation

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PLENARY: AL-MASAR

Close & Depart

Dr Zekai Murat Kilic, Lecturer in Digital Manufacturing, Department of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering, The University of Manchester

Mr Saleh Hamood Al Hasni, General Manager, Duqum Port- Investor Services

Dr Chris Moody, Science and Technology Advisor, Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Moderator: Prof. Barry Winn, VC, Sohar University

Moderator: Dr Hamdan Al Fazari, DVC for Resources, Sohar University

Dr Marcos Kauffman, Director of Institute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, IFTC, Coventry University

HE Chang K. Kim, The Ambassador of the Republic of Korea in Oman

Dr Jamilla Al Hinai, Project Director for National Strategy of Research and Development2040, The Research Council, Oman

Driving Knowledge and Technology TransferUniversity of Manchester's Way to Shape the Future of Digital ManufacturingDuqum ProspectsKnowledge & Technology Transfer Best Practices For Oman

Supporting Innovation and CommercializationInstitute for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering: The UK's First Faculty in the Factory FloorKorean History on Industrial Innovation Academics or Entrepreneurs? The Entrepreneurial Challenges of University Research Commercialization