Dr Martin J.T. Milton is the Director of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) since 2013. Prior to joining the BIPM, he was a fellow at the National Physical Laboratory (UK), where he was an international expert in chemical metrology. He is an Honorary Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York (UK), a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK), and a Fellow of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Dr Milton is a member of the Editorial Boards of Metrologia and Kaye and Laby, a member of the Science Council of the European Measurement Research Programme (EMRP) and the Scientific Council of INRIM (Italy). He is Chairman of the Joint Committee of the RMOs, the BIPM (JCRB), and the Joint Committee for Guides on Metrology (JCGM).
Dr Martin J.T. Milton is the Director of the International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM) since 2013. Prior to joining the BIPM, he was a fellow at the National Physical Laboratory (UK), where he was an international expert in chemical metrology. He is an Honorary Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of York (UK), a Fellow of the Institute of Physics (UK), and a Fellow of the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). Dr Milton is a member of the Editorial Boards of Metrologia and Kaye and Laby, a member of the Science Council of the European Measurement Research Programme (EMRP) and the Scientific Council of INRIM (Italy). He is Chairman of the Joint Committee of the RMOs, the BIPM (JCRB), and the Joint Committee for Guides on Metrology (JCGM).
Mr. Dixon has a degree in Electronic Engineering and more than 30 years of experience in legal metrology. He spent almost 20 years at the National Measurement Office (NMO) and held various positions, including Technical Services Director. He was also the Convener of WELMEC WG2 and played a crucial role in establishing the framework for the OIML Certification System (OIML-CS).
Mr. Dixon serves as the OIML-CS Executive Secretary and undertakes technical projects on behalf of the International Bureau of Legal Metrology (BIML). He is also the BIML liaison to several Regional Legal Metrology Organizations and international organizations. His extensive experience and contributions to the development of the OIML-CS make him a valuable asset to the field. OIML Certification System (OIML-CS) framework
Mr. Dixon has a degree in Electronic Engineering and more than 30 years of experience in legal metrology. He spent almost 20 years at the National Measurement Office (NMO) and held various positions, including Technical Services Director. He was also the Convener of WELMEC WG2 and played a crucial role in establishing the framework for the OIML Certification System (OIML-CS).
Mr. Dixon serves as the OIML-CS Executive Secretary and undertakes technical projects on behalf of the International Bureau of Legal Metrology (BIML). He is also the BIML liaison to several Regional Legal Metrology Organizations and international organizations. His extensive experience and contributions to the development of the OIML-CS make him a valuable asset to the field. OIML Certification System (OIML-CS) framework
Frank Härtig graduated from the Technical University of Karlsruhe, Germany with a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in mechanical engineering. After that, he was employed as a development engineer in the field of coordinate measuring technology. This highly scientific work was the basis of his doctoral thesis, which he, in turn, completed at the Technical University of Karlsruhe. He subsequently worked for several leading companies in the field of coordinate measuring technology, specializing in geometrical metrology. Since 1999, Dr. Härtig has worked at the National Metrology Institute of Germany, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Braunschweig. The main focus of his work there has been the development of the virtual coordinate measuring machine (VCMM), which is known as one of the first digital twins in the field of length-measuring technology. The VCMM has now been successfully used in the industry for over 25 years and has long been accepted by the German Accreditation Body. His work on the online validation of evaluation algorithms has been no less successful. This service can be used worldwide under the name of TraCIM. Between 2010 and 2012 he was awarded a guest professorship at the Beijing University of Technology. In 2014 he became the head of PTB’s Mechanics and Acoustics Division with more than 150 employees. In 2016 he was appointed as an honorary professor at the Harbin Technical University, China. During this time, he became a guest professor at Beijing University for a second period of two years. Parallel to that, one of his key activities lay in the global revision of the SI. One special focus was on the realization of the unit of mass based on the XRCD method and later centering on the development of the so-called Planck Balance. In May 2020, he became Vice President of PTB. Along with many other tasks within the Presidential Board, his scientific focus lies in the area of digitalization. He is involved in the definition and global development of metadata formats, the establishment of digital metrological twins, and the advancement of a digital quality infrastructure. Dr. Härtig maintains extensive contacts with industry and scientific institutions. He heads the Conformity Assessment Body of PTB and holds many other responsibilities, too. In 2021, he was elected as President of the International Metrology Confederation (IMEKO).
Frank Härtig graduated from the Technical University of Karlsruhe, Germany with a Diplom-Ingenieur degree in mechanical engineering. After that, he was employed as a development engineer in the field of coordinate measuring technology. This highly scientific work was the basis of his doctoral thesis, which he, in turn, completed at the Technical University of Karlsruhe. He subsequently worked for several leading companies in the field of coordinate measuring technology, specializing in geometrical metrology. Since 1999, Dr. Härtig has worked at the National Metrology Institute of Germany, the Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt (PTB) in Braunschweig. The main focus of his work there has been the development of the virtual coordinate measuring machine (VCMM), which is known as one of the first digital twins in the field of length-measuring technology. The VCMM has now been successfully used in the industry for over 25 years and has long been accepted by the German Accreditation Body. His work on the online validation of evaluation algorithms has been no less successful. This service can be used worldwide under the name of TraCIM. Between 2010 and 2012 he was awarded a guest professorship at the Beijing University of Technology. In 2014 he became the head of PTB’s Mechanics and Acoustics Division with more than 150 employees. In 2016 he was appointed as an honorary professor at the Harbin Technical University, China. During this time, he became a guest professor at Beijing University for a second period of two years. Parallel to that, one of his key activities lay in the global revision of the SI. One special focus was on the realization of the unit of mass based on the XRCD method and later centering on the development of the so-called Planck Balance. In May 2020, he became Vice President of PTB. Along with many other tasks within the Presidential Board, his scientific focus lies in the area of digitalization. He is involved in the definition and global development of metadata formats, the establishment of digital metrological twins, and the advancement of a digital quality infrastructure. Dr. Härtig maintains extensive contacts with industry and scientific institutions. He heads the Conformity Assessment Body of PTB and holds many other responsibilities, too. In 2021, he was elected as President of the International Metrology Confederation (IMEKO).
Tomas is the CEO of The AdWisers Global Strategic Advisory Group (www.theadwisers.com). He is a former UN and European Commission representative, with more than 20 years of solid experience of policy and international cooperation in Science, Technology, Research, Innovation. He worked intensively with Academia and the private sector advancing the high-level policy dialogue including international ministerial agreements, public-private partnerships and managed multimillion strategic initiatives mobilizing private investors through catalytic capital with an impressive 1:12 ratio. He directly worked on the EU- GCC cooperation and previously moderated high-level events including the Energy Transition at COP 28 for GCC-SG, CCU and storage, evidence-based policies etc.. An inspirational orator, seasoned moderator and impactful leadership trainer, Tomas’ current efforts focus on re-inventing how innovation, sustainability and private sector engagement can advance the decarbonization and transition to green societies via evidence-based policies, climate finance, business opportunities, social impact. He holds a Master in international cooperation and political sciences, post-specialization degrees (University of Firenze, Manchester, Oslo) and was guest Researcher.
Tomas is the CEO of The AdWisers Global Strategic Advisory Group (www.theadwisers.com). He is a former UN and European Commission representative, with more than 20 years of solid experience of policy and international cooperation in Science, Technology, Research, Innovation. He worked intensively with Academia and the private sector advancing the high-level policy dialogue including international ministerial agreements, public-private partnerships and managed multimillion strategic initiatives mobilizing private investors through catalytic capital with an impressive 1:12 ratio. He directly worked on the EU- GCC cooperation and previously moderated high-level events including the Energy Transition at COP 28 for GCC-SG, CCU and storage, evidence-based policies etc.. An inspirational orator, seasoned moderator and impactful leadership trainer, Tomas’ current efforts focus on re-inventing how innovation, sustainability and private sector engagement can advance the decarbonization and transition to green societies via evidence-based policies, climate finance, business opportunities, social impact. He holds a Master in international cooperation and political sciences, post-specialization degrees (University of Firenze, Manchester, Oslo) and was guest Researcher.
Mrs. Randa spent over 25 years working, succeeding, and learning in a space of diverse sectors in different countries, from architecture and business to TV Presenting and motivational training.
With a BS in Architectural Engineering, it did not take her long to realize that her true interest and passion lies at spreading knowledge and inspiring others to thrive and excel. This is when she began her long journey of self- development, continuously seeking new learning opportunities in the field of coaching and motivational training, that earned her several certifications and enriching opportunities.
Being a motivational trainer for more than 15 years, she has had the opportunity to work with numerous successful companies, universities, and governmental entities across the Middle East, strengthening the skills of employees and students to excel in the workplace.
Her career has afforded her the opportunity to work with and learn from people from a wide range of professional sectors, cultures, and geographies. In Canada, Jordan, and the Arab region, she has been helping employers build a better workforce in various sectors, equipping people with the skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive workforce. She has been helping companies maximize the performance of their employees as well as building the capacity of youth to enter the workforce ready, confident, and eager to work.
Mrs. Randa spent over 25 years working, succeeding, and learning in a space of diverse sectors in different countries, from architecture and business to TV Presenting and motivational training.
With a BS in Architectural Engineering, it did not take her long to realize that her true interest and passion lies at spreading knowledge and inspiring others to thrive and excel. This is when she began her long journey of self- development, continuously seeking new learning opportunities in the field of coaching and motivational training, that earned her several certifications and enriching opportunities.
Being a motivational trainer for more than 15 years, she has had the opportunity to work with numerous successful companies, universities, and governmental entities across the Middle East, strengthening the skills of employees and students to excel in the workplace.
Her career has afforded her the opportunity to work with and learn from people from a wide range of professional sectors, cultures, and geographies. In Canada, Jordan, and the Arab region, she has been helping employers build a better workforce in various sectors, equipping people with the skills needed to succeed in a highly competitive workforce. She has been helping companies maximize the performance of their employees as well as building the capacity of youth to enter the workforce ready, confident, and eager to work.
Maryam is a Standards Researcher at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and has been active in addressing the environmental impact of development through standards and technical regulations. With a background in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Maryam’s experience extends across various sectors including chemistry, food and agriculture, renewable energy, and health, safety, and environment. Maryam is also extensively involved in the design, research, and analysis required to conduct regulatory impact assessment studies.
Maryam is a Standards Researcher at the Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology, and has been active in addressing the environmental impact of development through standards and technical regulations. With a background in Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Maryam’s experience extends across various sectors including chemistry, food and agriculture, renewable energy, and health, safety, and environment. Maryam is also extensively involved in the design, research, and analysis required to conduct regulatory impact assessment studies.
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Al Zarooni has spent all her professional career developing quality infrastructure and supporting more comprehensive efforts to facilitate domestic and international trade within the UAE to facilitate trade and develop its national industry according to best international practices. Her extensive experience covers developing standards and technical regulations, testing and other conformity assessment activities, and accreditation to advance consumer health and safety agendas, quality of life, environmental protection, business opportunity, competitiveness, and national economy.
With over 25 years of experience, Dr. Al Zarooni has spent all her professional career developing quality infrastructure and supporting more comprehensive efforts to facilitate domestic and international trade within the UAE to facilitate trade and develop its national industry according to best international practices. Her extensive experience covers developing standards and technical regulations, testing and other conformity assessment activities, and accreditation to advance consumer health and safety agendas, quality of life, environmental protection, business opportunity, competitiveness, and national economy.
Dr Anna Cypionka completed her university studies in chemistry at the Technical University Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig before securing a PhD in biophysics at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Germany. She additionally holds a master’s degree in public management from the Hertie School of Governance, Berlin. Anna joined the German National Metrology Institute (PTB) in 2010, where she held various positions. As a project coordinator in the Department for International Technical Cooperation, she managed projects with developing countries in the area of quality infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific regional networks. In spring 2017, she was appointed Head of the PTB Presidential Staff.
Anna joined the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) as Director for International Liaison and Strategic Planning in January 2023. She became the Head of the International Liaison and Communication Department of the BIPM in March 2023.
Dr Anna Cypionka completed her university studies in chemistry at the Technical University Carolo-Wilhelmina zu Braunschweig before securing a PhD in biophysics at the Georg-August-Universität Göttingen and the Max Planck Institute for Biophysical Chemistry, Germany. She additionally holds a master’s degree in public management from the Hertie School of Governance, Berlin. Anna joined the German National Metrology Institute (PTB) in 2010, where she held various positions. As a project coordinator in the Department for International Technical Cooperation, she managed projects with developing countries in the area of quality infrastructure in the Asia-Pacific regional networks. In spring 2017, she was appointed Head of the PTB Presidential Staff.
Anna joined the Bureau International des Poids et Mesures (BIPM) as Director for International Liaison and Strategic Planning in January 2023. She became the Head of the International Liaison and Communication Department of the BIPM in March 2023.
I'm an entrepreneur. My company, TEC Eurolab, is active in the field of testing of materials, processes and components (ISO 17025:2018), and as a Personnel (ISO 17024:2012) and Product (ISO 17065:2012) Certification Body. The Company is also ISO 9100:2018 certified for the provision of services as a testing laboratory for the aviation and aerospace industry and NADCAP as a testing laboratory in the aeronautical and defense sectors.
The peculiarity of my activity in the company has always been to act as a "pioneer" in innovation, leaving, as soon as possible, the management and development of the sector to new colleagues with greater skills and the task of focusing on the specific objective. From 1998 to 2013 we also had a calibration center that I managed personally, as usual, for a short period.
For over twenty years I have been actively collaborating with the associative world: I have always supported the idea of the usefulness of associations in addressing common themes in laboratories and in enhancing their activities on the market and stakeholders in general. I currently hold the office of president of ALPI (EUROLAB-I) and president of EUROLAB, the European federation of national associations of testing and calibration laboratories. I am also a member of the Accredia board of directors, all of which are elective and temporary positions, of course.
I'm an entrepreneur. My company, TEC Eurolab, is active in the field of testing of materials, processes and components (ISO 17025:2018), and as a Personnel (ISO 17024:2012) and Product (ISO 17065:2012) Certification Body. The Company is also ISO 9100:2018 certified for the provision of services as a testing laboratory for the aviation and aerospace industry and NADCAP as a testing laboratory in the aeronautical and defense sectors.
The peculiarity of my activity in the company has always been to act as a "pioneer" in innovation, leaving, as soon as possible, the management and development of the sector to new colleagues with greater skills and the task of focusing on the specific objective. From 1998 to 2013 we also had a calibration center that I managed personally, as usual, for a short period.
For over twenty years I have been actively collaborating with the associative world: I have always supported the idea of the usefulness of associations in addressing common themes in laboratories and in enhancing their activities on the market and stakeholders in general. I currently hold the office of president of ALPI (EUROLAB-I) and president of EUROLAB, the European federation of national associations of testing and calibration laboratories. I am also a member of the Accredia board of directors, all of which are elective and temporary positions, of course.
Damiano Pietri is the co-founder and President of Metricode s.r.l. which develops technologies to automate and digitalize industrial weighing processes by integrating them with hardware and industrial applications. Previously he was CEO in ABC Bilance s.r.l. and in charge of legal metrology and he is still the calibration laboratory manager. Damiano represented for four years an important Italian SME association being delegated for digital development issues both in Italy and Europe. , he was CEO of ABC Bilance s.r.l. and in charge of legal metrology,
Damiano Pietri is the co-founder and President of Metricode s.r.l. which develops technologies to automate and digitalize industrial weighing processes by integrating them with hardware and industrial applications. Previously he was CEO in ABC Bilance s.r.l. and in charge of legal metrology and he is still the calibration laboratory manager. Damiano represented for four years an important Italian SME association being delegated for digital development issues both in Italy and Europe. , he was CEO of ABC Bilance s.r.l. and in charge of legal metrology,
Sami Koskinen, Director of Digital Transformation at Beamex, is an experienced subject matter expert with a successful 25-year track record in process automation. Sami’s passion is using his wealth of experience from various corporate positions to help industrial partners achieve operational excellence.
Sami Koskinen, Director of Digital Transformation at Beamex, is an experienced subject matter expert with a successful 25-year track record in process automation. Sami’s passion is using his wealth of experience from various corporate positions to help industrial partners achieve operational excellence.
Katya Delak has responsibilities at two NIST offices, serving both the Office of Weights and Measures of the Physical Measurement Laboratory and the Computer Security Division of NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory. In the Office of Weights and Measures she is a representative for the United States to select project groups of the International Organization of Legal Metrology including those for D31 General Requirements for Software Controlled Measuring Instruments, R46 Electricity Meters, and the revision of G22 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. She is also involved with OIML’s Digitalization Task Group and will convene a new project group developing a recommendation for DC electricity meters. As a U.S. representative to OIML project groups, she coordinates and presents the U.S. technical position in the development of these guidance documents for measurement systems used in commercial transactions.
In NIST’s Computer Security Division, Ms. Delak coordinates the work of researchers focusing on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, helping to provide context for this research and how it can inform policy. She also provides support for ISO activities in TC 307 – Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology.
Previously, Katya Delak served as an International Affairs Officer in the International and Academic Affairs Office (IAAO). Her technical in background is in chemistry, having earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Katya Delak has responsibilities at two NIST offices, serving both the Office of Weights and Measures of the Physical Measurement Laboratory and the Computer Security Division of NIST’s Information Technology Laboratory. In the Office of Weights and Measures she is a representative for the United States to select project groups of the International Organization of Legal Metrology including those for D31 General Requirements for Software Controlled Measuring Instruments, R46 Electricity Meters, and the revision of G22 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment. She is also involved with OIML’s Digitalization Task Group and will convene a new project group developing a recommendation for DC electricity meters. As a U.S. representative to OIML project groups, she coordinates and presents the U.S. technical position in the development of these guidance documents for measurement systems used in commercial transactions.
In NIST’s Computer Security Division, Ms. Delak coordinates the work of researchers focusing on blockchain and distributed ledger technologies, helping to provide context for this research and how it can inform policy. She also provides support for ISO activities in TC 307 – Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology.
Previously, Katya Delak served as an International Affairs Officer in the International and Academic Affairs Office (IAAO). Her technical in background is in chemistry, having earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
Richard educated as a physicist, however joined IBM as a software engineer to pursue a curiosity around the nexus of technology and people. What followed was a varied 22-year commercial career across the technology and creative industries. From real-time systems and data analytics to virtual reality and functional art Richard won multiple awards for innovation and started up several new businesses in the process.
In 2012, Richard joined Climate-KIC, a European Commission funded organisation tasked with addressing climate change and developing the green economy, eventually ending up as the Director of Research and Thought leadership. In 2018, Richard came back to his scientific home ground and joined NPL to focus on addressing the societal grand challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.
Richard educated as a physicist, however joined IBM as a software engineer to pursue a curiosity around the nexus of technology and people. What followed was a varied 22-year commercial career across the technology and creative industries. From real-time systems and data analytics to virtual reality and functional art Richard won multiple awards for innovation and started up several new businesses in the process.
In 2012, Richard joined Climate-KIC, a European Commission funded organisation tasked with addressing climate change and developing the green economy, eventually ending up as the Director of Research and Thought leadership. In 2018, Richard came back to his scientific home ground and joined NPL to focus on addressing the societal grand challenges of climate change and environmental sustainability.
Dr. Dolores del Campo is a graduate in Physics from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and holds a PhD from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. She has been dedicated to thermal metrology for more than 30 years and is currently Deputy Director of the Centro Español de Metrología. His research activity has been focused in the field of thermometry, having published numerous articles in prestigious metrology journals and coordinating international and national research projects. She has been chair of the EURAMET Technical Committee for Thermometry from 2018 to 2022. In 2018 she was elected as member of the International Committee of Weights and Measures (CIPM); currently she is coordinating the CIPM Sectorial Task Group on Climate Change and Environment and she is the president of the CIPM Consultative Committee for Thermometry. In 2023 she was elected as EURAMET Chairperson for the period June 2024 to June 2027. She is chairperson of the European Quality Infrastructure Network.
Dr. Dolores del Campo is a graduate in Physics from the Universidad Complutense de Madrid and holds a PhD from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. She has been dedicated to thermal metrology for more than 30 years and is currently Deputy Director of the Centro Español de Metrología. His research activity has been focused in the field of thermometry, having published numerous articles in prestigious metrology journals and coordinating international and national research projects. She has been chair of the EURAMET Technical Committee for Thermometry from 2018 to 2022. In 2018 she was elected as member of the International Committee of Weights and Measures (CIPM); currently she is coordinating the CIPM Sectorial Task Group on Climate Change and Environment and she is the president of the CIPM Consultative Committee for Thermometry. In 2023 she was elected as EURAMET Chairperson for the period June 2024 to June 2027. She is chairperson of the European Quality Infrastructure Network.
Claudia Santo is a Uruguayan Chemical Engineer graduated from the University of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. She is Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Metrology System-SIM and an independent consultant on issues related to Metrology and Management since 2018.
She held the Directorate of Scientific Metrology of the LATU (Technological Laboratory of Uruguay) for 8 years (2010-2018), being previously Chief of Metrology, Coordinator of the Chemical Metrology program, and metrologist responsible for the area of mass and related quantities. She also has experience in temperature and electrical magnitudes as well as length and force metrology laboratories.
Between 2011 and 2017, she was president of the SIM Technical Committee and the representative before the JCRB (Joint Committee of the Regions and the BIPM).
Has acted as University Professor in the Physics and Engineering Processes Departments of the University of the Republic and was part of the team of Professional Instructors of the LATU teaching internal, open and “in company” courses at the level of companies and industries.
She has had active participation in Symposia, seminars, and events of international scope, presenting works on topics of her specialty. Participated in and coordinated several cooperation projects at national and international levels
Had participated and coordinated several cooperation projects at national and international level in matters of Metrology and Quality Infrastructure.
She is a member of the Accreditation Committee and Technical Auditor of the Uruguayan Accreditation Body (OUA) and has acted as a technical expert for other international Accreditation Bodies.
Claudia Santo is a Uruguayan Chemical Engineer graduated from the University of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay. She is Executive Secretary of the Inter-American Metrology System-SIM and an independent consultant on issues related to Metrology and Management since 2018.
She held the Directorate of Scientific Metrology of the LATU (Technological Laboratory of Uruguay) for 8 years (2010-2018), being previously Chief of Metrology, Coordinator of the Chemical Metrology program, and metrologist responsible for the area of mass and related quantities. She also has experience in temperature and electrical magnitudes as well as length and force metrology laboratories.
Between 2011 and 2017, she was president of the SIM Technical Committee and the representative before the JCRB (Joint Committee of the Regions and the BIPM).
Has acted as University Professor in the Physics and Engineering Processes Departments of the University of the Republic and was part of the team of Professional Instructors of the LATU teaching internal, open and “in company” courses at the level of companies and industries.
She has had active participation in Symposia, seminars, and events of international scope, presenting works on topics of her specialty. Participated in and coordinated several cooperation projects at national and international levels
Had participated and coordinated several cooperation projects at national and international level in matters of Metrology and Quality Infrastructure.
She is a member of the Accreditation Committee and Technical Auditor of the Uruguayan Accreditation Body (OUA) and has acted as a technical expert for other international Accreditation Bodies.
Dr Hussam Muhamedsalih is a Principal Enterprise Fellow in the Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT) and the Future Metrology Hub at the University of Huddersfield – The UK. He is also the CEO of CUBIT Precision Measurement Ltd, which is supported by the University of Huddersfield and Royal Academy of Engineering.
Hussam has been involved in a broad range of projects within the CPT. He was a key researcher in several major projects, such as the EU FP7 Nano Mend and an ERC Proof of Concept project. Hussam successfully delivered fully operational optical inspection systems for the projects. He worked on translating the research to business innovation through CUBIT in Collaboration with the University of Huddersfield. His research work has been published in more than 50 journal and conference papers, including three international patents and several know-how Procedures. External bodies have recognized his achievements. In 2020 & 2018,
Hussam has received industrial and enterprise fellowship awards from the Royal Academy of Engineering, respectively. In 2016, he received the highest Fellowship Award from London-based Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM). In 2014, the WSI system that He developed by him was named the 2014 winner by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Awards, selected from over 400 entries from 22 countries. He currently supervises/cosupervises PhD and MSc students with research subjects all derived from his research activities.
Dr Hussam Muhamedsalih is a Principal Enterprise Fellow in the Centre for Precision Technologies (CPT) and the Future Metrology Hub at the University of Huddersfield – The UK. He is also the CEO of CUBIT Precision Measurement Ltd, which is supported by the University of Huddersfield and Royal Academy of Engineering.
Hussam has been involved in a broad range of projects within the CPT. He was a key researcher in several major projects, such as the EU FP7 Nano Mend and an ERC Proof of Concept project. Hussam successfully delivered fully operational optical inspection systems for the projects. He worked on translating the research to business innovation through CUBIT in Collaboration with the University of Huddersfield. His research work has been published in more than 50 journal and conference papers, including three international patents and several know-how Procedures. External bodies have recognized his achievements. In 2020 & 2018,
Hussam has received industrial and enterprise fellowship awards from the Royal Academy of Engineering, respectively. In 2016, he received the highest Fellowship Award from London-based Worshipful Company of Scientific Instrument Makers (WCSIM). In 2014, the WSI system that He developed by him was named the 2014 winner by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) Innovation Awards, selected from over 400 entries from 22 countries. He currently supervises/cosupervises PhD and MSc students with research subjects all derived from his research activities.
Dr. Al-Buhamad boasts over 30 years of professional experience with diverse functions of industry & academia including Aluminium manufacturing, quality assurance, product development, consultancy, and academic/industrial research projects associated with chemical & materials engineering sectors.
In 2018 commenced Director of Standards & Metrology role at GSO, and spearheaded stimulation of industries & services supporting Gulf Economy with innovation flavor in standardization activities.
He was instrumental in evolution of GSO food & agriculture sector through affiliation with Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) of Canada including association to the Arab-Codex initiative.
In 2022, granted board member status for energy & carbon advisory council for the International Code Council (ICC) of USA. Whereas, in 2023 was awarded Global Prestige Award “Safety Innovator- for 2022/2023 & 2023/2024” consecutively was awarded by Corporate LiveWire, UK.
Also, attained several Excellence Rewards from USDA, UAE Ministry of Industry (MOAIT) and GPCA (Gulf Petrochemical & Chemical Association).
Dr. Al-Buhamad boasts over 30 years of professional experience with diverse functions of industry & academia including Aluminium manufacturing, quality assurance, product development, consultancy, and academic/industrial research projects associated with chemical & materials engineering sectors.
In 2018 commenced Director of Standards & Metrology role at GSO, and spearheaded stimulation of industries & services supporting Gulf Economy with innovation flavor in standardization activities.
He was instrumental in evolution of GSO food & agriculture sector through affiliation with Global Food Regulatory Science Society (GFoRSS) of Canada including association to the Arab-Codex initiative.
In 2022, granted board member status for energy & carbon advisory council for the International Code Council (ICC) of USA. Whereas, in 2023 was awarded Global Prestige Award “Safety Innovator- for 2022/2023 & 2023/2024” consecutively was awarded by Corporate LiveWire, UK.
Also, attained several Excellence Rewards from USDA, UAE Ministry of Industry (MOAIT) and GPCA (Gulf Petrochemical & Chemical Association).
Mrs. Nadina Korthaeuer, Eng. Industrial Engineering & Management ESPERA-WERKE GmbH, Germany More than over all 15 years’ experience in machine manufacturing industries. For 10 years, I specialized in developing, marketing, and projecting weighing and measuring equipment for food production industries worldwide. Strong promoter of digital technologies for machine industries.
Mrs. Nadina Korthaeuer, Eng. Industrial Engineering & Management ESPERA-WERKE GmbH, Germany More than over all 15 years’ experience in machine manufacturing industries. For 10 years, I specialized in developing, marketing, and projecting weighing and measuring equipment for food production industries worldwide. Strong promoter of digital technologies for machine industries.
Francois Denner serves as a Chief Technical Advisor to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). His professional career of more than 30 years started as a young metrologist in the domain of Optical Radiometry which culminated in him eventually being appointed in 1999 as the head of the then National Metrology Laboratory of South Africa (nowadays known as NMiSA). He then joined the South African Department of Trade and Industry as Chief Director for Advanced Manufacturing with keen interest in the subject of the contribution of high value manufacturing sectors, in particular the Aerospace and Defence and Electrotechnical industries industrial development and industrial policy, including aspects such as industrial competitiveness, technology transfer, trade facilitation and importantly the contribution of technical infrastructure (standardization, quality assurance, accreditation and metrology). Francois has been working since 2016 as an advisor and consultant and holds a Masters degree in Development Studies (Economics) and a Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering.
During his career he has held various other positions, including:
• Lead consultant in the development of the Masterplan for the South African Aerospace and Defence Economy
• Member of the Board of the South African National Space Agency
• Member of international meetings of Directors of National Metrology Institutions organized by International Bureau of Weights and Measures
• Technical expert to in ISO17025 assessments in field Radiometry & Photometry
• Executive Committee member of the South African National Committee on Illumination
• Executive member of the South African Colour Science Association.
• Executive Committee Member of the South African Optical Society
• South Africa representative on the Consultative Committee for Photometry & Radiometry of the International Bureau of Weights & Measures
• Secretary of Division 1 (Colour and Vision) of the International Commission on Illumination
• Director on Board of South African Quality Institute
• Board member of the National Laboratory Association
• Regional coordinator for National Conference of Standards Laboratories International for Region 11 South Africa
Francois Denner serves as a Chief Technical Advisor to the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). His professional career of more than 30 years started as a young metrologist in the domain of Optical Radiometry which culminated in him eventually being appointed in 1999 as the head of the then National Metrology Laboratory of South Africa (nowadays known as NMiSA). He then joined the South African Department of Trade and Industry as Chief Director for Advanced Manufacturing with keen interest in the subject of the contribution of high value manufacturing sectors, in particular the Aerospace and Defence and Electrotechnical industries industrial development and industrial policy, including aspects such as industrial competitiveness, technology transfer, trade facilitation and importantly the contribution of technical infrastructure (standardization, quality assurance, accreditation and metrology). Francois has been working since 2016 as an advisor and consultant and holds a Masters degree in Development Studies (Economics) and a Bachelors degree in Electronic Engineering.
During his career he has held various other positions, including:
• Lead consultant in the development of the Masterplan for the South African Aerospace and Defence Economy
• Member of the Board of the South African National Space Agency
• Member of international meetings of Directors of National Metrology Institutions organized by International Bureau of Weights and Measures
• Technical expert to in ISO17025 assessments in field Radiometry & Photometry
• Executive Committee member of the South African National Committee on Illumination
• Executive member of the South African Colour Science Association.
• Executive Committee Member of the South African Optical Society
• South Africa representative on the Consultative Committee for Photometry & Radiometry of the International Bureau of Weights & Measures
• Secretary of Division 1 (Colour and Vision) of the International Commission on Illumination
• Director on Board of South African Quality Institute
• Board member of the National Laboratory Association
• Regional coordinator for National Conference of Standards Laboratories International for Region 11 South Africa
Zakithi Msimang has more than 25 years working in the metrology field of which most of it was in ionising radiation. She joined the National Metrology Institute of South Africa in 1997 after finishing her training and serving as a medical physicist. She worked as a radiation metrologist for 11 years before joining the executive management team where she was responsible for the division of ionising radiation and later combined with the chemistry sections. She served as an executive at NMISA for eight years before joining the IAEA in 2020 as a Medical Radiation Physicist – SSDL Officer. Her expertise also covers legal metrology and accreditation as she served as a member of the metrology advisory committee (MAC) from 23 September 2000 for more than five years and worked with South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) as a technical assessor in the field of ionising radiation for several years.
Zakithi Msimang has more than 25 years working in the metrology field of which most of it was in ionising radiation. She joined the National Metrology Institute of South Africa in 1997 after finishing her training and serving as a medical physicist. She worked as a radiation metrologist for 11 years before joining the executive management team where she was responsible for the division of ionising radiation and later combined with the chemistry sections. She served as an executive at NMISA for eight years before joining the IAEA in 2020 as a Medical Radiation Physicist – SSDL Officer. Her expertise also covers legal metrology and accreditation as she served as a member of the metrology advisory committee (MAC) from 23 September 2000 for more than five years and worked with South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) as a technical assessor in the field of ionising radiation for several years.
Amina has a Bachelor’s degree in Food Sciences and industry from the United Arab Emirates University, with 23 years of experience in the field. She also has a Certificate of Affiliation to the 4th Industrial Revolution program and a number of specialized vocational certificates from International institutions. Amina is president of the GulfMet and leading the National Legal Metrology Committee. She has establish Systems for Metrology and accreditation and also she issued standards and regulations according to International standards in the field of Metrology and food Sectors.
She is also a key member of the team that played a vital role in Gulf met as president of RMO, obtaining recognition on the Joint Committee for Reginal body. She represents the UAE as a member in several International forums, such as:
– The International Committee of Redefinition of the SI Unit
– Regional Steering Committee of the Legal Metrology.
– RLMO RT Meeting for the GulfMet.
Amina has a Bachelor’s degree in Food Sciences and industry from the United Arab Emirates University, with 23 years of experience in the field. She also has a Certificate of Affiliation to the 4th Industrial Revolution program and a number of specialized vocational certificates from International institutions. Amina is president of the GulfMet and leading the National Legal Metrology Committee. She has establish Systems for Metrology and accreditation and also she issued standards and regulations according to International standards in the field of Metrology and food Sectors.
She is also a key member of the team that played a vital role in Gulf met as president of RMO, obtaining recognition on the Joint Committee for Reginal body. She represents the UAE as a member in several International forums, such as:
– The International Committee of Redefinition of the SI Unit
– Regional Steering Committee of the Legal Metrology.
– RLMO RT Meeting for the GulfMet.
Eng. Ali Awadh Al Menhali, Director of Scientific & Industrial Metrology Dept at Emirates Metrology Institutes EMI. He received his master’s degree in security and strategic studies from National Defense College, Abu Dhabi, and his B.Sc. degree in science in engineering management from Higher College of Technology, Abu Dhabi.
He held different roles & responsibilities in the Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council: As an Advisor for the Secretary-General, Director of the Material Sciences Division at Central Testing Laboratory (CTL), Director of Conformity Assessment Bodies Services and as an A/Director of Standard Services Division at Quality Infrastructure Sector.
Eng. Ali Awadh Al Menhali, Director of Scientific & Industrial Metrology Dept at Emirates Metrology Institutes EMI. He received his master’s degree in security and strategic studies from National Defense College, Abu Dhabi, and his B.Sc. degree in science in engineering management from Higher College of Technology, Abu Dhabi.
He held different roles & responsibilities in the Abu Dhabi Quality & Conformity Council: As an Advisor for the Secretary-General, Director of the Material Sciences Division at Central Testing Laboratory (CTL), Director of Conformity Assessment Bodies Services and as an A/Director of Standard Services Division at Quality Infrastructure Sector.
Assoc. prof. Tadeusz Szumiata is a Head of the Physics Department in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Casimir Pulaski University of Radom, Poland. He obtained a master's degree in solid-state physics from the University of Warsaw and earned a PhD degree in Solid State Physics in 2002 at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. He does research in Fundamental and Industrial Mass Metrology, Environmental Science, Magnetic Nanomaterials Engineering, Multiferroic Compounds, Defectoscopy, and Mössbauer spectrometry. He published more than 90 papers in high-scored scientific journals (including Nature – Scientific Reports). He works as a guest editor and as a reviewer for numerous international journals. He worked as an expert for the Central Office of Measures in Warsaw and was the first technical delegate of Poland to Bureau international des poids et mesures (BIPM) in Sèvres visiting a new kilogram standard facility (Kibble Balance) after the redefinition of the international system of units (SI) in 2018. He contributed to the development and production implementation of the world's first NANO mass comparator by RADWAG company.
Assoc. prof. Tadeusz Szumiata is a Head of the Physics Department in the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at the Casimir Pulaski University of Radom, Poland. He obtained a master's degree in solid-state physics from the University of Warsaw and earned a PhD degree in Solid State Physics in 2002 at the Institute of Physics of the Polish Academy of Sciences in Warsaw. He does research in Fundamental and Industrial Mass Metrology, Environmental Science, Magnetic Nanomaterials Engineering, Multiferroic Compounds, Defectoscopy, and Mössbauer spectrometry. He published more than 90 papers in high-scored scientific journals (including Nature – Scientific Reports). He works as a guest editor and as a reviewer for numerous international journals. He worked as an expert for the Central Office of Measures in Warsaw and was the first technical delegate of Poland to Bureau international des poids et mesures (BIPM) in Sèvres visiting a new kilogram standard facility (Kibble Balance) after the redefinition of the international system of units (SI) in 2018. He contributed to the development and production implementation of the world's first NANO mass comparator by RADWAG company.
Eng.Moza Al Memari, Lead metrologist in Dimensions and Angle Laboratory at Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI). She received her B.S.c degree in Aerospace Engineering from Khalifa University. Her role & responsibilities in her career are: calibration of Dimension and Angle instruments, peer reviewer, coordinator of EMI steering meetings and coordinator of young metrologist project.
Eng.Moza Al Memari, Lead metrologist in Dimensions and Angle Laboratory at Emirates Metrology Institute (EMI). She received her B.S.c degree in Aerospace Engineering from Khalifa University. Her role & responsibilities in her career are: calibration of Dimension and Angle instruments, peer reviewer, coordinator of EMI steering meetings and coordinator of young metrologist project.
Mr. Chingis KUANBAYEV is the Head of CBKT and CIPM MRA support of the BIPM. He manages the BIPM Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer (CBKT) program and undertakes liaison activities, including promoting the international quality infrastructure with various stakeholder organizations. He also supports BIPM coordination activities related to CIPM MRA mechanisms, specifically through the JCRB Executive Secretary and the KCDB Office. Prior to joining the BIPM, he represented the Kazakhstani National Metrology Institute in several international and regional organizations focused on Quality Infrastructure. He is an expert in Quality Infrastructure and the implementation of the CIPM MRA.
Mr. Chingis KUANBAYEV is the Head of CBKT and CIPM MRA support of the BIPM. He manages the BIPM Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer (CBKT) program and undertakes liaison activities, including promoting the international quality infrastructure with various stakeholder organizations. He also supports BIPM coordination activities related to CIPM MRA mechanisms, specifically through the JCRB Executive Secretary and the KCDB Office. Prior to joining the BIPM, he represented the Kazakhstani National Metrology Institute in several international and regional organizations focused on Quality Infrastructure. He is an expert in Quality Infrastructure and the implementation of the CIPM MRA.
Šejla Ališić graduated at Mechanical Faculty of University of Sarajevo and received her degree Dipl. Mechanical Engineering (1997) and letter she received master’s degree (Mr.Sc.) in Metrology at Mechanical Faculty of University of Zenica (2012). She has been working in the Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IMBIH) since 2005 and she contributed to its development as an NMI. Working as Head of Laboratory for Mass and Related Quantities she was in charge for first international recognition of competences of IMBIH, recognition of calibration and measurement capabilities – CMC of national mass standard in BIPM KCDB in 2012. In 2019 she became Assistant Director for Industrial Metrology and continues to be active in field of mass and related quantities.
She is a member of EURAMET Technical Committee for Mass (TC M), Technical Assessor for Institute of Accreditation of BiH (BATA), Chairperson of BAS TC 38 -Technical Committee for Metrology and Measurements of the Institute for Standardization BiH (ISBIH), Certified Technical Assessor for accreditation processes (ISO 17011, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 19011) by Federal Ministry for Economics and Labour as a Accreditation Body of Republic of Austria (2008) etc. She participated in various EURAMET research projects European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research, of which in the field of mass in EMPIR 14RPT02 AWICal” Traceable calibration of automatic weighing instruments operating in the dynamic mode”, (2015-2018) and EMPIPR 19RPT02 RealMass” Improvement of the realisation of the mass scale” (2020-2023).
Šejla Ališić graduated at Mechanical Faculty of University of Sarajevo and received her degree Dipl. Mechanical Engineering (1997) and letter she received master’s degree (Mr.Sc.) in Metrology at Mechanical Faculty of University of Zenica (2012). She has been working in the Institute of Metrology of Bosnia and Herzegovina (IMBIH) since 2005 and she contributed to its development as an NMI. Working as Head of Laboratory for Mass and Related Quantities she was in charge for first international recognition of competences of IMBIH, recognition of calibration and measurement capabilities – CMC of national mass standard in BIPM KCDB in 2012. In 2019 she became Assistant Director for Industrial Metrology and continues to be active in field of mass and related quantities.
She is a member of EURAMET Technical Committee for Mass (TC M), Technical Assessor for Institute of Accreditation of BiH (BATA), Chairperson of BAS TC 38 -Technical Committee for Metrology and Measurements of the Institute for Standardization BiH (ISBIH), Certified Technical Assessor for accreditation processes (ISO 17011, ISO 17020, ISO 17025, ISO 19011) by Federal Ministry for Economics and Labour as a Accreditation Body of Republic of Austria (2008) etc. She participated in various EURAMET research projects European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research, of which in the field of mass in EMPIR 14RPT02 AWICal” Traceable calibration of automatic weighing instruments operating in the dynamic mode”, (2015-2018) and EMPIPR 19RPT02 RealMass” Improvement of the realisation of the mass scale” (2020-2023).
Katrice Lippa serves as the Chief of the Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST OWM provides technical guidance related to weights and measures applications, legal metrology documentary standards, promotion of the metric system, SI use and traceability, and training for industry, state laboratory metrologists, and weights and measures officials. Together with the OWM staff, Katrice is engaged with international and national standards development organizations (SDOs), federal agencies, state laboratory and regulatory officials. Katrice completing her Ph.D. in chemistry in 2002 and has worked at NIST in a variety of roles as a research chemist, senior scientific advisor, and as the leader of the Organic Chemical Metrology Group. Katrice has held leadership positions in a number of SDOs and has expertise in implementing Quality Assurance Programs, in addition to advancing and promoting metrologically-sound organic chemical analysis methods for ensuring chemical traceability. While at NIST, she has been awarded several internal awards for technical outreach, service, and research collaboration and teamwork, two Department of Commerce Bronze Medals, and the Allen V. Astin Measurement Science Award for the successful NIST Vitamin D Metrology program.
Katrice Lippa serves as the Chief of the Office of Weights and Measures (OWM) at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST OWM provides technical guidance related to weights and measures applications, legal metrology documentary standards, promotion of the metric system, SI use and traceability, and training for industry, state laboratory metrologists, and weights and measures officials. Together with the OWM staff, Katrice is engaged with international and national standards development organizations (SDOs), federal agencies, state laboratory and regulatory officials. Katrice completing her Ph.D. in chemistry in 2002 and has worked at NIST in a variety of roles as a research chemist, senior scientific advisor, and as the leader of the Organic Chemical Metrology Group. Katrice has held leadership positions in a number of SDOs and has expertise in implementing Quality Assurance Programs, in addition to advancing and promoting metrologically-sound organic chemical analysis methods for ensuring chemical traceability. While at NIST, she has been awarded several internal awards for technical outreach, service, and research collaboration and teamwork, two Department of Commerce Bronze Medals, and the Allen V. Astin Measurement Science Award for the successful NIST Vitamin D Metrology program.
Education: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry ; Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Molecular Biology
Key skills: ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 1720, ISO/IEC 17065 and Halal assessor. IRCA certified ISO/FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015 and Legionella Risk Assessor. Trainer ISO/IEC 17025, Laboratory, Quality and Food Safety Management Systems and UAE Halal scheme
Key carrier achievements: over 20 years quality, laboratory testing and safety management experience gained in the testing, laboratory accreditation process, chemical, pharmaceutical, beverages and food industry.
Set up and implemented Laboratory Management System in 13 different Testing laboratories,
Conducted over 600-man days assessments of different Conformity Assessment Bodies for different standards,
Conducted over 200 man-days training courses,
ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065 - Assessor/ Lead Assessor; ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17025 APAC/ILAC provisional evaluator.
ISO/FSSC 22000 - Food Safety Management Systems Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor
GSO/UAE.S 2055-2 - Halal Technical Assessor and Lead Assessor
Awarded as ‘OXOID Microbiologist of the year’ in 2005 from UK
4 Research publications
Education: Master of Science (M.Sc.) in Chemistry ; Master of Philosophy (M. Phil) in Molecular Biology
Key skills: ISO/IEC 17025, ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 1720, ISO/IEC 17065 and Halal assessor. IRCA certified ISO/FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015 and Legionella Risk Assessor. Trainer ISO/IEC 17025, Laboratory, Quality and Food Safety Management Systems and UAE Halal scheme
Key carrier achievements: over 20 years quality, laboratory testing and safety management experience gained in the testing, laboratory accreditation process, chemical, pharmaceutical, beverages and food industry.
Set up and implemented Laboratory Management System in 13 different Testing laboratories,
Conducted over 600-man days assessments of different Conformity Assessment Bodies for different standards,
Conducted over 200 man-days training courses,
ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020, ISO/IEC 17065 - Assessor/ Lead Assessor; ISO 15189, ISO/IEC 17025 APAC/ILAC provisional evaluator.
ISO/FSSC 22000 - Food Safety Management Systems Auditor
ISO 9001:2015 – Quality Management Systems Auditor/Lead Auditor
GSO/UAE.S 2055-2 - Halal Technical Assessor and Lead Assessor
Awarded as ‘OXOID Microbiologist of the year’ in 2005 from UK
4 Research publications
Holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) from TUT (Technical University of Tshwane, South Africa).
Started his career at Iscor (now ArcelorMittal South Africa) in Pretoria in 1986 as Technician in the Instrumentation Department.
In 1987 he joined the dti (the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa) as Inspector in the Trade Metrology Department.
In 1991 this function (Trade Metrology Department) was transferred and became the Legal Metrology Department at the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) and in 2008 the Legal Metrology Department of the SABS was transferred to form part of the newly established National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).
During his 35 year career within the trade metrology/ legal metrology domain he worked as:
- Inspector (also called trade metrologist or weights and measures officer or assize officer)
- Metrologist in the mass and volume calibration laboratory of the SABS and National Regulator
- Assessor, evaluating the competence of verification/repair laboratories doing verifications on behalf of the National Regulator
- Project Leader for the type approval laboratory evaluating measuring instruments used for a prescribed purpose,
- Manager and later Senior Manager responsible for all Legal Metrology inspection activities countrywide.
Currently holds the position of Senior Manager: Inspections in the Legal Metrology unit of the NRCS.
Currently also the acting General Manager Legal Metrology and therefore CIML member for South Africa, member country representative to SADCMEL (South African Development Community Cooperation in Legal Metrology) and member country representative to AFRIMETS (Intra-Africa Metrology System).
He holds the position of Regional Coordinator (Head of Secretariat) for SADCMEL since 2014 and is also the Chairperson for the SADCMEL Technical Committee 1 dealing with the “Sale of goods”.
He represents South Africa on OIML (International Organization for Legal Metrology) Technical Committee TC 6 on “Prepackaged Products” as Convener.
He is also the Chairperson of the OIML CEEMS AG on matters concerning Countries and Economies with Emerging Metrology Systems.
Highlights of his career:
Being part of the first ever peer assessments of instrument manufacturers (Sartorius and Mettler) wanting recognition for type approval test results under the OIML MAA (Mutual Acceptance Agreement on type approval test results – measured once, accepted everywhere principle) (now the OIML Certification System).
Represented NRCS Legal Metrology in the development of the “new/ modern” Legal Metrology Act, 2014 and Regulations, 2017 in South Africa based on OIML D1.
Holds a diploma in Electrical Engineering (Light Current) from TUT (Technical University of Tshwane, South Africa).
Started his career at Iscor (now ArcelorMittal South Africa) in Pretoria in 1986 as Technician in the Instrumentation Department.
In 1987 he joined the dti (the Department of Trade and Industry of South Africa) as Inspector in the Trade Metrology Department.
In 1991 this function (Trade Metrology Department) was transferred and became the Legal Metrology Department at the SABS (South African Bureau of Standards) and in 2008 the Legal Metrology Department of the SABS was transferred to form part of the newly established National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications (NRCS).
During his 35 year career within the trade metrology/ legal metrology domain he worked as:
- Inspector (also called trade metrologist or weights and measures officer or assize officer)
- Metrologist in the mass and volume calibration laboratory of the SABS and National Regulator
- Assessor, evaluating the competence of verification/repair laboratories doing verifications on behalf of the National Regulator
- Project Leader for the type approval laboratory evaluating measuring instruments used for a prescribed purpose,
- Manager and later Senior Manager responsible for all Legal Metrology inspection activities countrywide.
Currently holds the position of Senior Manager: Inspections in the Legal Metrology unit of the NRCS.
Currently also the acting General Manager Legal Metrology and therefore CIML member for South Africa, member country representative to SADCMEL (South African Development Community Cooperation in Legal Metrology) and member country representative to AFRIMETS (Intra-Africa Metrology System).
He holds the position of Regional Coordinator (Head of Secretariat) for SADCMEL since 2014 and is also the Chairperson for the SADCMEL Technical Committee 1 dealing with the “Sale of goods”.
He represents South Africa on OIML (International Organization for Legal Metrology) Technical Committee TC 6 on “Prepackaged Products” as Convener.
He is also the Chairperson of the OIML CEEMS AG on matters concerning Countries and Economies with Emerging Metrology Systems.
Highlights of his career:
Being part of the first ever peer assessments of instrument manufacturers (Sartorius and Mettler) wanting recognition for type approval test results under the OIML MAA (Mutual Acceptance Agreement on type approval test results – measured once, accepted everywhere principle) (now the OIML Certification System).
Represented NRCS Legal Metrology in the development of the “new/ modern” Legal Metrology Act, 2014 and Regulations, 2017 in South Africa based on OIML D1.