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Professor of Physics, Heriot-Watt University
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Assistant Professor, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, The Lyell Centre, Heriot-Watt University
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Professor of Real Estate, Heriot-Watt University
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Assistant Professor, School of Energy, Geoscience, Infrastructure and Society, Heriot-Watt University
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Professor of Physics, Heriot-Watt University
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Assistant Professor, Heriot-Watt University
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Associate Professor in Strategy and Enterprise, Heriot-Watt University
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Professor of Urban Studies, Heriot-Watt University
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Provost and Vice Principal of Heriot-Watt University in Dubai, Heriot-Watt University
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Associate Professor in Psychology, Heriot-Watt University
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Assistant Professor in Textile Design, School of Textiles and Design, Heriot-Watt University
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Professor of Physics, Heriot-Watt University
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Associate Professor of Work and Employment, Heriot-Watt University
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Postdoc, School of Social Sciences, Heriot-Watt University
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Professor of Psychology, The National Robotarium, Heriot-Watt University