Professor Mike Smith A PROFESSOR with more than 40 years’ experience in research and innovation has been hailed as an 'invaluable' new member of the SAC Commercial Board. After a career in medicine, with a particular focus on non-invasive diagnostic and investigative techniques, Professor Mike Smith now provides expert advice and support in research, innovation, entrepreneurialism and commercialisation. As an Emeritus Professor and a managing partner of Harper Keeley LLP, Prof Smith works with SMEs, micro companies, universities, hospitals and charities in the UK and abroad. SAC Commercial Ltd is a private limited company which undertakes the commercial activities of Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC).