The Scientific Advisory Board (SAB) is comprised of internationally recognised scientists with both industrial and academic backgrounds and a range of interests and expertise which will span the full spectrum of the consortiums scientific disciplines, and with a particular focus on expertise in the core research themes of INSPIRE. The SAB will meet annually.

The remit of the SAB is as follows:

• Assess the operation and management of INSPIRE shared facilities
• Critical assessment of progress made by the consortium.
• Advise on strategic direction of INSPIRE research
• Provide independent scientific advice to INSPIRE on specific scientific issues, including peer review.
• Support and champion INSPIRE and its research.

Scientific Advisory Board Members:

Prof. Daniel E. Morse,
Professor of Molecular Genetics and Biochemistry
University of California, Santa Barbara

Prof. Tony Cass
Professor of Chemical Biology
Imperial College, London

Prof Richard A.L. Jones
Professor of Physics – Experimental Polymer Physics
University of Sheffield

Dr. Peter Nellist
Oxford Materials Electron Microscopy & Microanalysis Portal
University of Oxford

Prof. Vicki L. Colvin
Professor of both Chemistry and Chemical & Biomolecular Engineering,
Rice University

Prof. Bill Milne
Head of Electronic Devices and Materials Group
University of Cambridge

Prof Nikolay I. Zheludev
Professor of Physics and Deputy Director of the Optoelectronics Research Centre,
University of Southampton