Science and Innovation

Contacts for science & innovation

HM Consul, Head of Science & Innovation: Dr May Akrawi
Tel: (713) 659 6275 x 2134

Science Officer:  Catherine Santamaria
Tel: (713) 659 6275 x 2135
Fax: (713) 659 7094
Email: BCG.Houston@fco.gov.uk

Dr Akrawi's role is to promote links between Science and Innovation providers and users in the UK and US. This will be done through its contacts in US industry, academia and research institutions.  She will identify opportunities for collaboration between those on the cutting-edge of Science and Innovation in Texas and the UK.

In addition, she will work to see that UK policy makers are fully informed about any developments in our six-state region (Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas), as well as promote the UK as a world-class leader in science and innovation.

The team facilitates international research collaboration and technology transfer, working closely with the Consulate's Trade and Investment section.  For more informatin about UK Trade & Investment, click here.    

Dr Akrawi is part of the US Science & Innovation network, which also has offices in Washington, Boston, San Francisco, Los Angeles and Atlanta.