Innovator of the Year

Nathan Dickson, BT

Max Smith-Creasey, BT

Matt Wilkie, INS Group

Winner

Max Smith-Creasey, BT

Congratulations Max!

This year saw a high quality of applications and the panel had a difficult task to separate the finalists. Max’s work exemplifies the development of academic innovation through into industry with proof-of-concept, trials and demonstrations. Max’s projects have shown significant economic and practical impacts and he has used his work to support PhD students through the start of their R&D journey. With a number of patents, the technology developed by Max improves efficiency and security, whilst promoting mental wellbeing at work. Max is a worthy winner of the 2022 innovator of the year award.