About Adrok

Adrok was founded in 1997 to continue the development of ADR technology which was discovered by founding member Dr Colin Stove.

Based in Edinburgh, Adrok combines leading scientists and engineers and has successfully commercialised the technology to the advantage of numerous industries. Adrok’s founders have been researching and applying ADR technology for more than 10 years, working closely with industry specific professionals.

Core values

  • Passion for Innovation
  • Leadership & Teamwork
  • Solutions provision
  • Commitment and accountability to Shareholders & Stakeholders
  • Co-operation & mutual respect

Founders

Dr G Colin Stove

FBAC PhD BSc

Chairman & Scientific Director

Colin is the technology founder and major shareholder of Adrok Ltd, and a prominent figure on various science industry boards. From 1975, after a successful academic career in the Geography Department at the University of Aberdeen, Colin held various high profile positions from leading Remote Sensing research at the Macaulay Institute for Soil Research to pioneering new radar research for a company set up to service UK Government and other commercial organisations. In 1988, Colin set up a new Ground Penetrating Radar business, breaking new ground in technology developments for non-destructive inspection services. Following the sale of this business in 1994 to an international drilling company, Colin set up his own science business which allowed him to develop his ideas of Atomic Dielectric Resonance (ADR).


Gordon Stove

BSc

Managing Director

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Gordon has over 10 years’ experience in developing and applying geophysical and remote sensing diagnostic technologies. He is co-founder and shareholder of Adrok Ltd and has helped in the development of Adrok’s intellectual property portfolio. Since Adrok’s inception, Gordon has managed Adrok’s technology developments and managed its global services business. Gordon holds a BSc (Hons) in Geography from the University of Edinburgh and is a member of several science, engineering and business bodies.

Alfred Odell

BSc

Chief Software Officer

Alfred has been the Chief Software Programmer and Developer of Adrok’s proprietary software since it was established. Previously he worked directly with Dr Colin Stove on various software programming and development projects from 1992 to 1999. Prior to that, Alfred worked for the Space Department at Royal Aircraft Establishment at Farnborough (RAE). There his assignments were predominantly aerospace related, developing software systems for satellite image processing and tracking satellite antennas in space. He holds a 1st Class BSc (Hons) in Maths and a Diploma in Space Science, both from London University.


Michael Robinson

MEng

Technical Director

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Michael is a founding member of Adrok with experience as Technical Director since 2001. He has more than ten years experience in the development of proprietary hardware, software and integrated systems. He is responsible for turning Adrok’s science and research into tangible customer focused products for operation in laboratory and field environments. Michael is involved in the development of high speed sampling hardware, pulse generator design electromagnetic modelling and algorithm development that provides the backbone of Adrok’s systems. Michael is currently working towards Chartered Engineer status and holds a Masters in Product Design Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.