The founder of the Smart Systems Group, Professor David Flynn, has been announced as a finalist in the Interface Awards in the category of Knowledge Exchange Champion of the Year 2020.

This award recognises an individual in academia, business or a business support organisation who has made an outstanding contribution and played a pivotal role in the promotion of knowledge exchange and of business and academic partnerships within Scotland.

Professor David Flynn, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, has brought global advocacy for Scotland’s universities, highlighting how they serve society and industry in partnership, not only to bring solutions to today’s challenges but strategies to engineer a better future. Prof. Flynn passionately supports new technology as an enabler for social mobility and wealth creation.

The full listing of award finalists can be found here