Michael Burnett

Michael Burnett currently serves as the Knowledge Transfer Manager for Process Manufacturing at Innovate UK Business Connect, a partner organization of Innovate UK. In this specialized capacity, he actively supports numerous organizations across the United Kingdom in adopting emerging technological innovations to achieve highly efficient and sustainable chemical production. His primary operational scope encompasses critical industry advancements, specifically focusing on applied catalysis, industrial digitalisation, process intensification, and broader national Net Zero initiatives. Furthermore, Burnett assists commercial manufacturing enterprises in navigating complex funding opportunities to accelerate the deployment of resource-efficient chemical processes. By facilitating these strategic partnerships, he ensures that novel manufacturing techniques transition effectively from laboratory environments into full-scale industrial operations. Ultimately, his current professional focus centers on bridging the critical gap between scientific research and commercial application to drive sustainable process manufacturing sectors forward.