Pilar Sepulveda

Specialised in Programme Management within the UK public and private sector. Currently Director of the Catapult Network Office. Bachelor in Materials Engineering from the Federal University of São Carlos (1992), Masters of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Warwick (2010) and PhD in Materials Science and Engineering from the University of Nottingham (1996). Experience in Materials and Metallurgical Engineering, focusing on Ceramics, acting on the following subjects: alumina deflocculation, foaming ceramic suspensions, gelling agents, porous ceramics, bioactive sol-gel glasses and gelcasting. Specialised in administration, strategy and policy for research and innovation ? Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council UK (2002-2009). Research development at the University of the West of England (2010-2013). Catapult Programme Manager (2013-16). AECOM Innovation Lead/Associate Engineer (2016/17). Innovate UK Senior Programme Manager, Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund.