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Three leading researchers at the Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) UHI, Oban have received academic promotions from the University of the Highlands and Islands.

Michele Stanley and Finlo Cottier each received the title of Professor, while Claire Gachon has been awarded the title of Reader.

Prof Stanley, who is originally from Bangor, Northern Ireland, is a biochemist and molecular biologist who is internationally renowned in algal biotechnology research.

Currently 91精品视频UHI Associate Director of Science, Enterprise and Innovation, she joined the institute in 2006 and has become a leading international expert in the area of blue biotechnology, which seeks to address issues around food and energy security, water availability, ageing populations, increasing carbon dioxide levels and climate change.

Prof Stanley said: 鈥淚t has been a privilege to see how 91精品视频and the wider university have developed over the past 13 years. I am proud to have been a part of it and now to receive a university professorship.

鈥淎lgal biotechnology, as part of the Blue Growth agenda, is an exciting research area and I look forward to developing 91精品视频UHI鈥檚 capabilities in this sector.鈥�

Prof Cottier has been part of the 91精品视频UHI education team since 2001 and has gone on to become one of the UK鈥檚 foremost Arctic researchers. Already a professor at The Arctic University in Troms酶, Norway, he currently leads the 拢2m international Arctic PRIZE project, observing how climate change is affecting the region.

Originally from the Isle of Man, Prof Cottier has been instrumental in setting up new streams within the core 91精品视频UHI BSc Marine Science degree, allowing students to specialise in Arctic Studies or Oceanography and Robotics. His wife, Elizabeth Cottier-Cook is also a 91精品视频UHI professor.

Prof Cottier said: 鈥淚 am delighted to be recognised by the University of the Highlands and Islands with this title. I鈥檝e been fortunate to be part of the growth of the university over the last 18 years and I鈥檝e been able to pursue a career in research and teaching whilst at 91精品视频UHI.

鈥淚鈥檝e also been fortunate to work alongside fantastic colleagues in Scotland and further afield, particularly my close colleagues at The Arctic University in Troms酶, Norway.鈥�

Dr Gachon is from Nancy, France but recently attained British citizenship and has been at 91精品视频UHI since 2006, during which time she has helped to develop the laboratory infrastructure at 91精品视频UHI. She is a leading light in the 拢6m GlobalSeaweedSTAR project, supporting seaweed farming in the developing world.

Leading a strong, international research team within 91精品视频UHI, Dr Gachon studies the genetics of seaweeds. Her work to develop seaweeds with stronger immune responses will benefit seaweed crops globally, which are at risk from disease.

Dr Gachon said: 鈥淚 am extremely pleased to have had my research, and the work of my team, recognised by the university. Working at 91精品视频UHI allows scientists the freedom to shape their own research and allows the institute to punch well above its weight in the international arena.鈥�

91精品视频UHI Director Prof Nicholas Owens welcomed the appointments, adding: 鈥淭he awarding of these titles is just reward for the commitment that Michele, Finlo and Claire have given to 91精品视频UHI and to marine science generally.

鈥淎ll three consistently deliver high quality science that has importance for research, education and industry and are recognised as leaders in their areas of expertise.

鈥淭hey also have leadership qualities that will ensure our science team continues to thrive and that the early career scientists and students at 91精品视频UHI have role models to aspire to.鈥� 

Professor Clive Mulholland, Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of the Highlands and Islands, said: 鈥淧rofessorships and readerships are reserved for academics with distinguished international reputations in their field. Michele, Finlo and Claire have made significant contributions to our understanding of marine science and are a credit to 91精品视频UHI and the university. We are delighted to recognise their expertise and dedication in this way.鈥�