Contact Professor Leon Williams
- Tel: +44 (0) 1234 758531
- Email: l.williams@cranfield.ac.uk
Areas of expertise
- Design, Strategy & Innovation
Background
Professor Leon Williams is the Theme Director for Manufacturing Materials and Design.
Research opportunities
Prof. Leon Williams joined Cranfield in 2010 and his research focuses on the development of low-cost green-technology solutions that meet ISO standards.
Current activities
Prof. Williams has a wide knowledge base in 'technology development' but focuses his attention on the ever-changing disciplines that yield high impact for technological change and creative innovation. For this reason, precision engineering, novel materials, craftsmanship techniques and new technology development take high priority within his current research. His key skills include:
Rapid-innovation (theory and practice)
Technology readiness level pipelines
Open Innovation Management workflows
Technology-led Innovation
Design for manufacture innovation management best practice
Digital technology development (concept-to-creation)
Reverse engineering systems for rapid manufacture
Design-led insight mechanisms (empathic data collection)
Client-driven innovation processes
Craftsmanship and practitioner knowledge exchange
Innovation strategy and creative business management mechanism
Precision engineering and rapid technology development
Creative systems and product optimisation pathways
Game changing innovation strategies for business growth
Smart Materials and Processes Design Thinking Practice Technology
Prototyping Management of Innovation and Technology.
Clients
SABMiller Materials Department
P&G
IBM
Housing 21
BMS
Links of London HQ
Benney Watches Ltd - in conjunction with Faberge Design Orchard
Royal Mint
Shadow Robotics
London Tap Water
Bombay Sapphire
Theo Fernell
Marant Jewellery
Wind Power Ltd (Grimshaw Architects London HQ)
Hornby
Rapid-Form
RCA
Garrard
V&A (goldsmiths)
Jaguar Land Rover.
