Why Typhon’s UV LED Water Treatment?
An optimally efficient configuration of UV LEDs in a water treatment system that is the first to offer an alternative to the Mercury dominated UV lamps
Kevin Starling
Chairman
Kevin has spent over 30 years in the utility industry, joining Anglian Water in 1988 immediately prior to privatisation. He has extensive experience in the UK and overseas water industry covering business development, customer service and operations, public-private partnerships as well as long term strategic management focused on customer satisfaction and shareholder value. Kevin holds a Masters Degree in Service Management from the University of Buckingham.
Wayne Byrne
Chief Executive Officier
Wayne Byrne joins Typhon fresh from the exit of his last venture, OxyMem, to DuPont Water Solutions.
In the last 12 years Wayne has racked up a total of four successful exits in the cleantech space. He has an extensive background in identifying growth accelerators and inhibitors, crafting and executing strategies for expansion, based on innovative ways to win. Strategic Focus is on Resource efficiency, Climate and Water. He is a strong business development professional with an International Executive MBA from Michael Smurfit Business School (UCD).
Dr. Matthew Simpson
Founder & Director
Dr. Matthew Simpson obtained his PhD from the University of Newcastle, and has more than 15 years of experience in civil and environmental engineering. Dr. Simpson co-founded EPD UK, a specialist engineering consultancy that went from concept to the international market place in three years.
Peter McNulty
Founder & Director
Peter McNulty is an entrepreneurial senior executive with more than 25 years of experience in growing environmental engineering enterprises. Mr. McNulty founded N.E.I. Treatment Systems in 1997, and managed all aspects of its growth and transformation from a sole consultancy into a global marine equipment manufacturing company.
Mike Hemingway
Sales Director
A seasoned leader with over 25-years' knowledge and experience in the water industry in general and UV water treatment in particular. Mike has excelled in various roles throughout his career including Design Engineering, Project Management, Business Development and Sales Management.
Gordon Whyte
Production Manager
Gordon Whyte is a focused entrepreneurial leader with a passion for building multi-disciplined manufacturing teams and delivering on time and budget globally in high technology-based businesses. A seasoned entrepreneur with international operations experience.
Alister Renton
Electical Eng. Senior Principal
Highly capable and reliable electrical and electronic engineer. Wide technical engineering knowledge with specialist capability in Electrical and Electronic Systems & Electronics Manufacturing.
Dr. Olivier Autin
Lead Process Scientist
Dr. Olivier Autin received his M.Sc. in Chemical Engineering from the University of Nantes and his Ph.D. in Water Engineering from Cranfield University in 2013. He started working with UV LEDs in 2010 during his Ph.D. and has since published a number of peer-reviewed journal articles on the topic.
Carly Soulsby
Office Administrator
Carly was Typhons first employee and has seen the company experience considerable growth in the last 4 years. With a background in construction and renewable energy she has a wealth of experience to help with the day to day running of the office.
Dr. Audrius Židonis
Lead Mechanical Engineer
Dr. Audrius Židonis has more than 10 years of experience as a design and research engineer working for various size companies like Delphi Technologies or Gilbert Gilkes and Gordon. He has obtained his industrial PhD from the Lancaster University specializing in development and optimization of hydraulic machines using Computational Fluid Dynamics and automated experimental testing.
Craig Rutter
Operations Manager
An Operations manager with extensive Production Management and Control experience predominantly in the Gas and Oil industry
Dr. Tom Hollis
Software Engineer
Dr. Tom Hollis obtained his PhD from the University of Newcastle and has spent over 10 years as a software engineer in the semiconductor industry. A software engineer with an eye for quality and efficiency, Tom relishes the challenge of making an impact on a new industry.
Innovus Technology Investment Fund
Innovus is a UK government grant funding organization focused on fostering the development of new technology, jobs, and industry in the Northwest of England. Through Proof of Concept and Prototype Development grants Typhon has been the recipient of more than £300,000 ($450,000) of matched funding from Innovus. Their support has been critical to the progress Typhon has made thus far.
Nikkiso
Nikkiso Co. Ltd. is a Japanese industrial conglomerate that is the world's leading manufacturer of UV LEDs for disinfection. Nikkiso America, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nikkiso Co. Ltd. owns 25 percent of Typhon's outstanding stock. The President of Nikkiso America serves on Typhon's Board of Directors.
Cranfield University
Since 2014, Typhon has been privileged to have a strong working relationship with Cranfield University's Water Science Institute. Scientific research into our biological and photochemical product development has been conducted there. Typhon sponsored an MSc student in 2016, and will sponsor at least one PhD student in 2017. We look forward to continuing this partnership for many years.
United Utilities
United Utilities is the water and wastewater utility for the Northwest of England, extending from the cities of Liverpool and Manchester up to the Scottish border. Their 94 drinking water treatment, and 569 wastewater treatment works serve approximately 7 million customers in the region. Typhon's office is located in United Utilities' service area. We are pleased to have a growing relationship with United Utilities for on-site prototype testing and development of our technologies.