The Thinking Pod Innovations Ltd.
Ingenuity Centre
University of Nottingham Innovation Park
Triumph Road
Nottingham
NG7 2TU
Who we are
A team committed to delivering sustainability
TTPi aims to transform electronics for sustainable transport, industrial and energy systems by creating components that reduce energy loss, precious raw material use and cost, while improving efficiency.
We were incorporated in 2017 and spun out of the University of Nottingham in 2020, attracting investment and commercial contracts with world-leading companies. We deliver groundbreaking solutions in the development of electric vehicles, industrial pumps and the integration of renewable energy into national grids.
Our co-founders, Dr Liliana de Lillo and Professor Lee Empringham lead a growing team, which currently includes 14 talented staff, who form an innovative, multi-disciplinary group of electrical, electro-magnetic, mechanical, thermal & control engineers committed to accelerating the journey to Net Zero.
Our Leadership Team
Dr Liliana de Lillo and Professor Lee Empringham, both leading members of Power Electronics and Machine Centre group at the University of Nottingham, are the masterminds and driving force behind TTPi. Liliana and Lee have built a strong leadership group, which complementary skills to steer the expanding company.
Leading the TTPi team is Company Chairman, Amanda Larkin, an experienced accountant with extensive knowledge of business development and finance, including in VC-backed technology firms. Chief Engineer Andy Dargle has previously managed multi-million-pound aerospace projects bringing products from initial concepts into service and General Manager, Andrew Gutteridge, delivers operational efficiency.
Amanda Larkin
Company Chair
Liliana de Lillo
Company Director
Lee Empringham
Company Director
Andy Dargle
Chief Engineer
Andrew Gutteridge
General Manager
Our Technical Advisory Board
TTPi is supported by a highly talented and experienced Technical Advisory Board, which brings together world-leading expertise in the fields of power electronics, innovation and product development in advanced engineering.
Our technical advisors include, Professor Jon Clare, who is recognised in academia and industry as an international authority in power electronics. He is joined by tech entrepreneur and innovator Dr Simon Hart, who is the Entrepreneur in Residence at the University of Nottingham, and sustainable aviation expert, Riona Armesmith, a leader in aviation technology, who is the Chief Technology Officer at magniX.
Our technical advisors play hands-on roles in the TTPi’s strategic decision making, joining board meetings and counselling the Leadership Team on key issues.
Our Team
Liz Abrey
Quality and Administration Manager
Ed Christopher
Principal Engineer
Sareena Khan
Project Support Officer
Angel Peña
Engineer
Seksak Pholboon
Senior Engineer
Ricardo Pérez-Ibacache
Senior Engineer
Emma Roy
Project Manager
Beeond M Saleh
Senior Engineer
Ben Turner
Engineer
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