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Steve Wittrig, Director of Advanced Technology, Group Technology, has been awarded the

prestigious Clare Hall (University of Cambridge) President's Award for his support in

facilitating the exchange of scientific and engineering ideas between the College and research

institutions in China and Russia.

In a speech to guests at the award ceremony on Friday night Professor Ekhard Salje,

President of Clare Hall, said: "I have always been impressed by Steve's understanding of the

needs of industry and university alike. Very few people can cross this gap. By understanding

academia so well, Steve has greatly advanced the interests of BP as he has led academics to

a better understanding of the needs of industry. Through fostering this exchange of industrial

and intellectual knowledge he has successfully manoeuvred international collaboration."

Over the last five years Wittrig has been instrumental in the creation and development of the

'Clean Energy: Facing the Future" - a 10-year, $10 million research programme with the

Chinese Academy of Sciences and Tsinghua University - to develop and deploy new clean

energy technologies for China and the rest of the world.

He has also been active in Russia, where he has helped established a successful scheme of

scholarships and research based at the Gubkin Russian State University of Oil and Gas and

Moscow State University for International Relations.

Wittrig has initiated visits by professors and researchers based at these research institutions

to Clare Hall, where valuable exchanges of scientific and engineering ideas have taken place.

"This kind of dialogue between universities from different parts of the globe is one of benefits

that BP can bring to the table in our research partnerships," says Wittrig. "They often open

new and fascinating perspectives on scientific and engineering challenges that could have

significant impact on the way we find, produce and use energy in the future.

"I am delighted and honoured to receive the Clare Hall President's Award."

Clare Hall President's Award

Once a year the Clare Hall President's Award is given to a non-College individual as a means

of recognising the help he or she has given to the College.

The Award Holder is entitled to become a Life Member of the College and their name is added

to the College's Roll of Honour.

To learn more about Clare Hall and the University of Cambridge, visit:

http://www.clarehall.cam.ac.uk/

UK: Clare Hall President's Award

28 March 2007

Wittrig receives the Clare Hall President's Award

Steve was recognised for his support in facilitating the

exchange of scientific and engineering ideas between the

College and institutions in China and Russia

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