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Dr Christopher Corti

CSci CEng FIMMM

Dr Christopher Corti has over 25 years experience in the precious metals industry. As Managing Director, International Technology sector at World Gold Council, London, he was responsible over a period of 10 years for a wide range of technical support to the jewellery sector worldwide and for promoting the new industrial applications of gold. Currently, he heads the COReGOLD Technology Consultancy and consults for World Gold Council and for the Worshipful Company of Goldsmiths.

His career has been principally in metallurgical and materials science research and development, mainly for commercial applications and, more recently, in promoting commercial exploitation of gold science and technology. Chris has authored/co-authored over 100 publications in the scientific and technical literature and has presented at many conferences.

Dr Corti edited the jewellery technology magazine Gold Technology until it ceased publication in 2002, and is also editor of the highly cited scientific journal Gold Bulletin, which became an e-journal in 2005.

Chris is also a very active member of the Institute of Materials, Minerals and Mining having served on its Council twice and being the current Chairman of both the IOMMM Membership Committee and the Members Benevolent Trust of the IOMMM.

Chris says: “Being a Chartered Scientist is an important recognition by my peers, not only in my chosen discipline but across the scientific spectrum, of my professional skills and knowledge and gives me esteem and confidence in my abilities at an international level.

“In my sector of materials science and technology, CSci is considered potent evidence of our standing within all sectors of science and engineering and demonstrates our professional approach to science and its application to the benefit of both commerce and society. Society recognises this professionalism and its contribution to its wellbeing, be it economic wealth, medical advances or protection of our high community and environment.”

Bob Patton CSci CPsychol AFBPsS I have been a member of the BPS for over 20 years, as a student, a graduate member, an associate fellow and finally as a chartered psychologist.

Professor Stephen Palmer CSci CPsychol CBiol AFBPsS Membership of professional bodies is an important part of one’s career development. They provide a framework for recognised qualifications and continuing professional development.

Bob Sargent CSci CEnv FCIWEM CIWEM is in many ways a natural home for an environmental hydrologist like me, but I recognise it may not meet the needs of all people.

Helen Wright MSc CSci CChem CEnv MCIWEM I started out as a Chemist in the water industry, working on the analysis and testing of rivers, focussing on potable water.

Nigel Pattenden CSci FIFST I currently work as a Senior Food Technologist at Marks and Spencer, where I oversee the safety and quality of the food sold through the Delicatessen category, the largest category in the M&S Food Group.

Ruma Tamuli CSci MIFST My interest in joining a professional body was at first mainly to have my qualifications and experience recognised and to be differentiated from less qualified personnel.

Professor Pankaj Vadgama CSci CChem CPhys FRCPath FInst I was nominated to become a Chartered Scientist by the Institute of Materials, of which I am a Fellow, in a special presentation evening.disciplines, involving biomolecules, chemistry and metals.

Dr Christopher Corti CSci CEng FIMMM Dr Christopher Corti has over 25 years experience in the precious metals industry. As Managing Director, International Technology sector at World Gold Council, London.

Dr Heather Thompson CSci CBiol MEI Dr Heather Thompson is the Energy and Environmental Management Systems Officer for one of Northern Ireland’s largest local authorities.

Don Lack CSci FEI I have been a member of a professional body since starting at Nene College in 1970 and as my work experience changed and specialised over the years I became a member of the Energy Institute, where I am now a Fellow.

Professor Sir Christopher Evans OBE CSci CChem FRSC Sir Chris Evans is regarded as one of Europe’s leading biotechnology entrepreneurs with a proven track record of establishing successful, high quality science companies.

Dr Mark Heslop CSci MIChemE As a Lecturer at the University of Strathclyde, my duties include teaching undergraduate courses, supervising undergraduate and postgraduate students, and carrying out research projects.

Nira Chamberlain CSci MIMA I am a Chartered Scientist and a member of the Institute of Mathematics and its Application (IMA). Since 2002, I have been a Mathematical Modelling Consultant for the LSC Group.

Dr Liz Campbell CSci CPsychol AFBPsS I am a member of the British Psychological Society, the professional and learned body for psychologists in the UK. The British Psychological Society has its own Royal Charter for awarding professional awards.