Mr Philip Moore
Contact Details
Tel: +61 8 8302 3684
Fax: +61 8 8302 3755
Email: philip.moore@unisa.edu.au
Position
Manager: Scientific Services
Qualifications
Advanced Chem Plant Operation Poole Tech College, UK, DipOH&S
Management NSC, Adelaide
Background
Philip has over 30 years experience in technical and managerial positions in the fine chemicals industry and the manufacture of ophthalmic lenses using thermoset and thermoplastic materials. This includes 17 years in a Research and Development role.
Philip commenced his career at BDH Limited in the United Kingdom working as a synthetic chemist. After 10 years
he transferred to the role of Laboratory Supervisor responsible for the manufacture of Advanced Electro Optic Materials for liquid crystal displays and thermochromic materials used in a variety of applications. In 1984,
Philip became Production Manager Advanced Electro Optic Materials coordinating synthesis, purification, formulation and packaging.
After migrating to Australia in 1987, he joined Sola International as Laboratory Supervisor Research and Development, based
at Lonsdale, South Australia. There he was responsible for the operation of a busy research laboratory, developing new and improved resin systems and manufacturing methods for ophthalmic and sun lenses. In 1995
Philip was involved in the design and construction of a new Research and Development
Building and in 1996, as Laboratory Manager, he took over the running of
this Building. In this role Philip developed and implemented a maintenance program, coordinated a number of refurbishment projects, initiated a power management program which reduced consumption by 25% in the 1st year while successfully managing all
financial aspects.
Philip obtained a City and Guilds Advanced Certificate in Chemical Plant Operation from Poole Technical College, Dorset, UK in 1973.
He also holds a Diploma in Occupational Health, Safety and Welfare Management, National Safety Council Australia, 1992. Apart from this,
he also completed training in the principles and application of Project Management techniques while
employed at Sola International.