Ling Xu

Ling Xu is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in academic and research organizations, specializing in fostering strategic partnerships and technology transfer.

With a Bachelor's degree in Animal Science from Southern China Agricultural University and a Ph.D. in Protein X-ray Crystallography from The University of Sheffield, Ling has a strong educational foundation.

Ling has held key positions in various prestigious organizations, including Head of Futures at NERC, Knowledge Exchange at Satellite Applications Catapult, and Senior Innovation Manager at STFC.

Previous roles include Research Base at the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills, Corporate Policy and Strategy at BBSRC, Business Interaction Manager at BBSRC, Laboratory Supervisor at Ipsen, and Post-doctoral Research Fellow at Cancer Research UK.

Ling Xu's expertise lies in driving innovation, academic engagement, commercialization, and knowledge exchange across sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, AgriFood, Energy, and Life Sciences.

Utilizing mechanisms like the Bridging for Innovators funding programme, Ling is dedicated to supporting UK businesses in overcoming challenges and enhancing productivity.