About
Robert Cooper is a Researcher at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Business and Law, Department of Management. He serves as Director of the Anglia Ruskin Innovation Centre (ARIC), a strategic partnership with TWI Limited, focusing on digital transformation and sustainability within Industry 4.0/5.0 contexts.
Education:
- DPhil (PhD) in Inorganic Chemistry, University of Oxford
- MCHEM in Chemistry, University of Oxford
His research spans Industry 4.0/5.0, Net Zero, sustainable construction, and big data, with a strong background in inorganic chemistry and catalysis from his academic career. Recent publications highlight his technical expertise in metal hydride complexes, CO2 activation, and ethylene polymerization.
Notable Research Grants: Co-PI for Horizon Europe's €5M Up-Skill project (2022-2025), focusing on human-technology integration in Industry 5.0. Since 2018, he has secured over £64 million in collaborative funding across digital, automotive, aerospace, and healthcare sectors.
Robert actively bridges academia and industry through knowledge exchange programs, connecting SMEs, large enterprises, and universities to advance organizational innovation.
