Michael Leader , Bexhill on Sea, United Kingdom

Design and development of technology based processes. Ever since my teens I have pursued scientific and technical projects, often in my personal time. For the last 40 yrs or so most of these were funded by professional roles in computing. I am extensively travelled and became something of a public figure during 10yrs of residence in Gibraltar and Southern Spain. During this period as managing director of my own company I owned agencies for Sinclair Research and IBM. I have silver plaques from the mayors of Algeciras and Tariffa for my contribution to educational projects associated with Expo92, the director of which I was summoned via the British consulate to provide consultancy services on holography, being the only person within 1500 miles with the appropriate skills. My scientific lasers went into mothballs some time ago but I intend to dust them off in the near future. On my return to the UK I continued to pursue the development of advanced three dimensional imaging systems, a personal passion, developing some of the worlds first multi head digital camera systems, the last model operating in service at the holographic department of De Monfort University. I have recently started developing Android apps in conjunction with micro controllers. Most recently I adapted my Freeman river cruiser to run on solar power and have successfully navigated the Medway using a bluetooth controlled thruster unit which also gives the boat outstanding manoeuvrability. I am currently investigating ways of exploiting off peak power costs throughout the day in pursuance not just of economic benefits but also assisting in the drive toward the zero carbon emissions target.