Prof Gerry Byrne supports I-Form in the development of international research partnerships. His role is to assist with I-Form’s profile and visibility internationally and with participation in international and industry-funded research programmes. Gerry is an active member of the Collége International pour l’Étude Scientifique des Techniques de Production Mécanique (C.I.R.P.) and a member of its Council. He is an International Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK [FREng] and a lifetime Fellow of the Society of Manufacturing Engineers (USA).