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Michael Chamberlain

Chief Consultant Brand Protection & Document Security

Michael ChamberlainMichael Chamberlain started his career with Dunlop UK working in plastics production and R&D and then spent the following fifteen years at papermakers Wiggins Teape Research and Development Ltd, developing several patented products and processes.

He joined Pira International in 1989 as Head of Technical Investigations Printing and Paper Technology, and was until 2003 responsible for technical, consultancy and expert services in printing and paper technology. He is now responsible for Pira consultancy in the field of Document Security and Brand Protection and maintains an active interest in security technologies for personal ID, document authentication and secure packaging.

Michael has been an Assessor for the UK Government's Grant for Research and Development awards scheme and is a member of The Institute of Printing Paper and Packaging. He is currently a UK nominated expert on the ISO committee JTC/SC17 (e-Passport durability). He also serves on ISO committee ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 17/WG 1 Physical characteristics and test methods for ID-cards. He is a regular speaker at Security events including Pira's Security Printing and Alternative Solutions Conferences.
He is a Graduate of the University of Wales and has a Diploma in Management Studies (DMS).


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