Knowledge transfer partnership scoops top award

A link-up between the University of Glasgow and a technology company has been named best Knowledge Transfer Partnership project in Scotland. The University joined with Compound Semiconductor Technologies Global Ltd (CSTG) in Hamilton under the initiative which helps companies benefit from the latest research. The scheme can provide funding for universities to employ a graduate or post-doctoral researcher to work within the private sector partner on a project central to the company's needs. The partnership between the University and CSTG was named the best project in Scotland and goes forward to the UK awards competition later this year. CSTG, which provides a variety of services to the semiconductor and optoelectronic industry, partnered with the University to learn more about a novel foundry process for quantum cascade laser (QCL) technology. Thomas Slight was hired as the KTP associate working with the company. Wyn Meredith, Commercial Director, CSTG said: "CSTG has successfully operated a foundry business model for advanced semiconductor optoelectronic devices since 2002.