A University of Stirling professor has been appointed as Scotland Hydro Nation Chair – which will see him lead a £3.5 million initiative to position the country as a global leader in water research.
Andrew Tyler, a Professor of Environmental Science in the Faculty of Natural Sciences, will lead the new initiative – a partnership involving Scottish Water and the Scottish Funding Council – which will act as a catalyst for academic research and innovation.
Funded by Scottish Water, the Chair will lead the creation of collaborative partnerships across the sector, to deliver solutions for sustainable water management in Scotland – an area that Professor Tyler has been working and conducting research in for many years. Notably, Professor Tyler is currently leading the multi-million-pound Forth Environmental Resilience Array project – a partnership between the University and BT Group to create a “living laboratory” to capture, process and share environmental data from across Forth Valley using EE’s 5G network.
Scottish Water’s Head of Research and Innovation, George Ponton said: “We are delighted that Professor Andrew Tyler has been appointed as the Scotland Hydro Nation Chair. Professor Tyler’s excellent work in establishing the Forth Environmental Resilience Array demonstrates the scale and ambition that the chair position requires. We look forward to working closely with him in building the research and innovation programme to enable delivery of our strategic ambitions and to enhance the reputation and impact of Scotland’s water research capabilities.”
University of Stirling’s Principal and Vice-Chancellor, Professor Sir Gerry McCormac said: “The University is incredibly proud to be chosen as the host institution for the Scotland Hydro Nation Chair and Professor Andrew Tyler is the ideal person to take this project forward – the University congratulates him on this prestigious appointment.
“Professor Tyler has vast experience, knowledge and expertise from working and conducting research in this area – and will be pivotal in bringing together researchers, industry, regulators and citizens to promote Scotland as a global leader in water research, tackle the climate emergency, and promote a green recovery.”
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