PhD Advisors at Aston University 阿斯顿大学 UK
Quick answer: Aston University in the UK has 355 faculty profiles in phd-match’s database, of which 0 currently show active PhD hiring signals (as of 2026-10-19). phd-match covers 174 universities across the US, the UK, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Canada, and Singapore, not just one country.
Research-focused faculty at Aston University, listed for PhD / Master's applicants. Find professors whose research matches your interests, and check hiring signals before you reach out.
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Associate Professor Auro Michele Perego
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Auro Michele Perego is an Associate Professor and a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT). They completed a PhD focusing on instabilities, pattern formation, localized solutions, mode-locking, and stochastic effects in…
Behnaz Haj Mohammadi
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Behnaz Haj Mohammadi is a PhD researcher in International Business at Aston University, specialising in knowledge-hiding behaviours, innovation, and SME de-internationalization. Their research explores how knowledge-sharing dynamics and competitive market forces shape firms’ inte…
Dr A Cheong
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Alex Cheong is a molecular biologist working on the regulation of gene expression by transcription factors. They developed a novel technique based on the secreted Gaussia luciferase while at University College Dublin, which, combined with thermodynamic analysis and mathematical m…
Dr A Ekart
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Aniko Ekárt is a Professor in Computer Science at Aston University, specialising in Artificial Intelligence. They are also the Director of Research Degree Programmes in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Aniko joined Aston as a lecturer in Computer Science in Janua…
Dr A Rothnie
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Alice Rothnie is a Reader in Biochemistry at Aston University, Birmingham, UK. They have a DPhil in Biochemistry from the University of Oxford, where their thesis focused on the topography of the P-glycoprotein during its catalytic cycle. Rothnie has held various academic positio…
Dr Asma Patel
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Dr Asma Patel holds a PhD in Computing, awarded on 25 May 2018, an MSc in Computer Science, awarded on 27 June 2012, and a BSc in Computer Science from Savitribai Phule Pune University, awarded on 1 April 2010. Dr Patel is currently a Teaching Fellow at Aston University, affiliat…
Dr D Benton
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David Benton has extensive experience in both academia and industry, having transitioned from a research career in various industrial roles to academia. They have worked at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies since 2014, following a position as Chief Scientist at L-3 TRL…
Dr D Nowakowski
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Daniel J. Nowakowski joined Aston University in 2007. During their postdoctoral career at Aston, they were involved in various research areas, including pyrolysis processes of biomass using gas chromatography (Py-GC-MS) and thermogravimetric (TGA) analytical methods, as part of p…
Dr D Ribaudo
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Dalila Ribaudo is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in International Business at Aston Business School. Dalila is an applied economist whose main research interest is to understand the determinants of multinational corporations' (MNCs) location choices, the impact of green …
Dr DM Ma
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Dan Ma is a lecturer in Aston Medical School (AMS) working on medical education and research. They are interested in brain stem cells in remyelination. Dan Ma obtained a medical degree and MD in China. They came to the UK as a Royal Society Visiting Scholar at the University of N…
Dr F Deamer
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Felicity Deamer is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Linguistics at Aston University, where they conduct research that employs language analysis to explore issues at the intersection of law and psychiatry. This research focuses on various forms of linguistic data, including expert ps…
Dr G Bhogal-Bhamra
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Preeti Bhogal-Bhamra joined Aston University initially as an undergraduate Optometry student and soon went on to study a PhD investigating new designs of intraocular lenses. Following this, they moved into hospital practice within the hospital eye service in the West Midlands, ga…
Dr Gichuru Phillip
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Dr Gichuru Phillip is a Lecturer at Aston University, affiliated with the Aston Medical School and the College of Health and Life Sciences. They are based at Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom. Dr Gichuru has a public CV available online and is also linked to a Sc…
Dr Hira Gulshan
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Dr Hira Gulshan is a Teaching Fellow in Accounting at Aston Business School, having joined in December 2020 after a three-year appointment as a Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham City University Business School. Dr Gulshan completed a PhD titled “Making sense with Institutional theo…
Dr J Crawshaw
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Jonathan R. Crawshaw is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management (HRM), and Research Degrees Programme Director, at Aston Business School, Aston University. They have over 15 years of research experience in organisational j…
Dr J Laurie
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Jason Laurie is an applied mathematician specialising in nonlinear waves, turbulence, and nonlinear optics. They obtained a PhD in Mathematics from the University of Warwick in 2011 and subsequently spent five years as a postdoctoral researcher at ENS Lyon and the Weizmann Instit…
Dr J Obradovic-Wochnik
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Jelena Obradovic-Wochnik joined Aston University in 2009 as a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations. Prior to joining Aston, Jelena held visiting fellowships at the Aleksanteri Institute, University of Helsinki, and the European Union Institute for Security Studies in …
Dr J Wunderlich
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Uwe Wunderlich joined Aston University in June 2006, having previously taught at Royal Holloway, the School of Oriental and African Studies, and at the Universities of Reading, East Anglia, and Magdeburg. He holds a PhD from the University of East Anglia, awarded in 2003, where h…
Dr J Zumer
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Johanna Zumer is a Lecturer in Psychology at Aston University. They received a PhD in Bioengineering from the Joint Graduate Group at the University of California San Francisco and UC Berkeley in 2007. They hold a double major Bachelor of Science in Applied Physics and Psychology…
Dr K Narayanan
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Kanimozhi Narayanan is a lecturer in Organisational Behaviour at Aston University. They are an organisational theorist specialising in International Human Resource Management and Organisation Behaviour. Their research focuses on employee behaviour across various industries and cu…
Dr LB Boutsen
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Luc Boutsen holds a PhD in Psychology from Université P. Mendes France, Grenoble, France, obtained in 1998. They also earned an MSc in Cognitive Science from the University of Birmingham, UK, in 1995, and a BSc in Psychology from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Belgium, in 1993. …
Dr LSA Sanchez Aranguren
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Lissette Sanchez Aranguren joined Aston Medical School in 2020 as a Lecturer in Bioenergetics, following a productive Research Fellowship position awarded the 50th Anniversary Aston Prize Fellowship in 2018 at Aston Medical School. Their research focuses on the interface between …
Dr Lucia Silvestro
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Dr Lucia Silvestro is a Lecturer in Digital Marketing in the Marketing and Strategy department at Aston Business School. They teach on the Understanding Consumer Behaviour for Managers module at undergraduate level and the Marketing Management module at postgraduate level. Previo…
Dr M Larkin
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Michael Larkin is a Professor at Aston University, affiliated with the School of Psychology, the Applied Health Research Group, and the Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment. Their research focuses on how individuals make sense of and cope with difficult or distressing exp…
Dr M Tan
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Mingming Tan is a Research Fellow at Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies (AiPT). They have authored or co-authored over 130 papers in high-impact journals and conferences, delivered more than 20 invited presentations at international conferences, and hold a patent along with…
Dr M Upadhya
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Manoj Upadhya joined Aston School of Life and Health Sciences in April 2019, having spent the previous 1.5 years as a Research Associate at the Neuroscience and Neuronal Connectivity Laboratory, Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER), Pune, India. Prior to tha…
Dr MM Marwah
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Mandeep Marwah qualified as a Pharmacist in 2013 and developed an interest in pharmaceutical formulation development and oncology. They began a PhD focusing on the development of a novel skin cancer treatment. The research aims to identify novel active pharmaceutical ingredients …
Dr Mershack Opoku Tetteh
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Dr Mershack Opoku Tetteh is a Lecturer in Construction Management at the School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering, Aston University, Birmingham, UK. They earned a highly competitive PhD scholarship from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University to study Real Estate and Con…
Dr Mhairi Brennan
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Dr Mhairi Brennan's research focuses on television policy, production practices, and representation on screen. Their interest in the role policy and labour play in shaping screen identities and cultural memory is informed by extensive experience working in television as an archiv…
Dr N Prashar
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Neha Prashar joined Aston University as a Research Fellow for the Enterprise Research Centre in September 2017. They are currently involved in projects related to programme and policy analysis concerning SMEs, scale-ups, and high growth firms. Prior to this role, while pursuing a…
Dr N Ridout
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Nathan Ridout is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology at Aston University. They hold a PhD in Psychology from the University of St. Andrews, awarded in July 2005, and a PG Dip in Learning and Teaching from Aston University, awarded in August 2009. Ridout's research prima…
Dr Philip Morgan
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Shehzad Naroo graduated from Aston University in 1992 with a degree in Ophthalmic Optics (BSc Hons). He completed the pre-registration year at the British College of Optometrists (MBCO) and registered as an Optometrist in the UK with the General Optical Council. The following yea…
Dr Reem Hadeed
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Dr Reem Hadeed is a Lecturer in engineering projects and operations management at the Department of Engineering Systems and Supply Chain Management (ESSCM) at Aston University. She is a fellow of the Advanced Higher Education in the UK (FAHE). Dr Hadeed''s expertise encompasses o…
Dr Richard Byron Gibson
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Dr Richard Byron Gibson joined the Aston Law School in September 2024. He holds a BA(Hons) in Philosophy from the University of the West of England and an MA in Bioethics & Society from King''s College London. He received his PhD in Bioethics & Medical Jurisprudence from the Univ…
Dr Richard Lillington
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Dr Richard Lillington is a Senior Teaching Fellow in the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University. He has significant experience in teaching General Engineering and Engineering Science, with a particular focus on subjects such as Mechanical Engineering Desi…
Dr Robbie Love
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Dr Robbie Love is a Senior Lecturer in English Language and Linguistics in the Department of Communication and Culture at Aston University. He serves as the Programme Development Lead for the department and is the Programme Director for the BA (Hons) Digital Media and Communicati…
Dr Sam Adu-Amankwah
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Dr Sam Adu-Amankwah is a Lecturer in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University, specialising in Civil Engineering. He is also a Visiting Researcher at the University of Leeds since December 2022. Dr Adu-Amankwah''s research interests encompass various a…
Dr Sam Parkinson
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Dr Sam Parkinson obtained a PhD in Continuous Flow Platforms for the Synthesis and Optimisation of Polymeric Materials via RAFT Polymerisation from the University of Leeds, with an award date of 1 July 2020. Following his doctoral studies, Dr Parkinson became a Research Fellow at…
Dr Samuel Wilson-Whitford
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Dr Samuel Wilson-Whitford completed his MChem in ''Chemistry with Professional Experience'' at The University of Warwick in 2014. During his studies, he undertook a research scholarship at Nanyang Technological University in 2013 and worked on a master project in 3D printing of s…
Dr Sanjoy Sen
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Dr Sanjoy Sen is the Head of Research & Eminence for the global Extended Enterprise Risk Management team at Deloitte LLP (North South Europe) based in Birmingham, UK. He has over 30 years'' experience with Deloitte and PwC, leading key research and continuing education initiative…
Dr Sarah Junaid
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Dr Sarah Junaid is a Reader and Associate Professor in the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Aston University. Her research primarily focuses on exploring the human condition under disease and improving medical treatments through engineering applications. Dr Junaid''s …
Dr Sarah Olive
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Dr Sarah Olive is a Senior Lecturer in English Literature within the Communication and Culture department at Aston University in Birmingham, UK. She also holds the position of Honorary Senior Research Fellow in the School of Education at Bangor University in Wales. In the academi…
Dr Sayantan Biswas
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Dr Sayantan Biswas is a Lecturer in Optometry at Aston University. He holds a BSc and MPhil in Optometry from the Elite School of Optometry and a PhD in Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, where his doctoral research focused on the “Evaluat…
Dr Seley Gharanei
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Dr Seley Gharanei is a Senior Lecturer at Aston Medical School, where he teaches on the MBChB programme. His responsibilities include designing and delivering lectures, workshops, and tutorials for the Personal and Professional Development (PPD) and Metabolism themes. He also ser…
Dr Shafaq Malik
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Dr Shafaq Malik is a Teaching Fellow in Finance and Programme Director of BSc Finance at Aston Business School, within the Department of Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship. She obtained a PhD in Finance from Queen Mary University of London, completing her studies from 2017 t…
Dr Shereen Fouad
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Dr Shereen Fouad is a Senior Lecturer at the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies, Aston University, UK. She has a PhD in Machine Learning from the University of Birmingham, awarded in 2013. Dr Fouad''s academic journey began with a BSc and MSc in Computer and Info…
Dr Shioma-Lei Craythorne
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Dr Shioma-Lei Craythorne holds a PhD in Psychology. She is currently a Research Fellow at the Aston Institute of Health & Neurodevelopment, part of the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Dr Craythorne has been involved in various research projects, including…
Dr Shohel Amin
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Dr Shohel Amin is a Chartered Engineer with 20 years of experience in managing and leading transport planning and engineering projects. He is a civil engineer and transport planner who actively collaborates with multi-disciplinary teams, clients, and stakeholders to deliver solut…
Dr Sian Worthen
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Dr Sian Worthen has utilised magnetoencephalography (MEG) to investigate cortical processing for nearly 20 years. Her initial research during her PhD focused on recognition memory, and she has since shifted her attention to the neural correlates of pain processing. Currently, Dr …
Dr Simon McCabe
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Dr Simon McCabe is a Senior Lecturer in Behavioural Science at Aston Business School and the Head of the Healthy Work Research Group. He completed his PhD in Social and Personality Psychology at the University of Missouri, which he was awarded on 1 May 2015. Dr McCabe''s research…
Dr Siôn Parry
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Dr Siôn Parry is a metabolic physiologist with research experience focused on the influence of lifestyle factors on the development of metabolic disease. A significant aspect of Dr Parry''s work has been investigating how dietary factors may alter hepatic fatty acid partitioning …
Dr Sohee Park
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Dr Sohee Park is a Lecturer at Aston Pharmacy School, part of the College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Dr Park is affiliated with the Pharmaceutical & Clinical Pharmacy Research Group (PCPRG). The academic''s research interests include pharmacology, toxicology…
Dr Sonia Boscolo
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Dr Sonia Boscolo was awarded the BSc and MSc degrees in Physics from the University of Burgundy (Dijon, France) in 1998. She joined the Photonics Research Group (PRG) at Aston University in 1999, where she received a PhD degree for studies on optical solitons and nonlinear solita…
Dr Sonya Lin
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Dr Sonya (Shen-Yang) Lin is a Lecturer in Human Resource Management (HRM), Organisational Behaviour (OB), and Work Psychology in the Department of Work and Organisation at Aston Business School, Aston University, having commenced her role in March 2023. She is an early career res…
Dr Stephen David Worrall MRSC
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Dr Stephen David Worrall MRSC was appointed as a Lecturer in Chemistry in the Chemical Engineering and Applied Chemistry department of the School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering, within the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, at Aston University in August …
Dr Stephen Pihlaja
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Dr Stephen Pihlaja is a linguist and discourse analyst who focuses on language use in interaction, particularly regarding religious issues. Originally from the USA, he has lived and taught in Japan, Malaysia, and the UK. Dr Pihlaja published his first monograph, *Antagonism on Yo…
Dr Syed Mahmud
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Dr Syed Mahmud is a Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School, part of the College of Business and Social Sciences at Aston University. His research interests encompass corporate finance, corporate risk management, debt structure, stock liquidity, and political uncertainty. Dr Mah…
Dr T Meese
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Tim S. Meese was born in 1964 and initially pursued a career as a telecommunications engineer with British Telecom. He graduated from the University of Newcastle-Upon-Tyne in 1989 with a first-class joint honours degree in Computer Science and Psychology. Subsequently, he underto…
Dr Tasos Kitsos
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Dr Tasos Kitsos is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Economics at the Department of Economics and International Business at Aston University. He serves as the regional development theme lead at the Centre for Business Prosperity. Dr Kitsos has previously held research po…
Dr Thais Webber
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Dr Thais Webber is a Lecturer in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity at Aston University, within the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies, part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. Dr Webber has an active research profile with a focus on various …
Dr Theo Kantidakis
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Dr Theo Kantidakis is a senior lecturer in Aston Medical School. He completed his undergraduate studies at the Biology department of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, in 2002. He continued his education in the UK by attending the MSc in Molecular Genetics at the Unive…
Dr Theodosios Papathanasiou
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Dr Theodosios Papathanasiou joined the Department of Civil Engineering at Aston University in September 2021 as a senior lecturer in Structural Engineering. He is a mechanical engineer with expertise in mathematical modelling and Finite Element Analysis. Dr Papathanasiou holds a …
Dr Thomas Eason
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Dr Thomas Eason is a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations and serves as the PhD Lead for the Department of Politics, History, and International Relations at Aston University, having joined the institution in 2024. Prior to his appointment at Aston, Dr Eason held posit…
Dr Tim Haughton
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Nathaniel Copsey is Honorary Professor of Politics and was previously Full Professor of Politics and Head of Department at Aston. Since 2018, he has been Head of the Future of Europe Department at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. He is also the SRO for Europe cap…
Dr Timothy Whitehead
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Dr Timothy Whitehead is the Associate Dean for Impact in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and a Senior Lecturer in Design at Aston University. He focuses on applied research, enterprise, and international development. Dr Whitehead''s research aims to develop pract…
Dr Trung Hieu Tran
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Dr Trung Hieu Tran is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) in Business Analytics at Aston Business School, Aston University, UK. Prior to joining Aston Business School, they were a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Data Analytics at the Centre for Design Engineering (C4DE), Cr…
Dr Uche Ogwude
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Dr Uche Ogwude began their professional career as a Geotechnical engineer before establishing a business consultancy firm in Abuja, Nigeria. They joined Aston University as a Teaching Fellow in Marketing and Strategy in February 2017, having previously served as a lecturer at Cov…
Dr V Pekar
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Viktor Pekar is a Senior Lecturer at Aston Business School, where he teaches and supervises student research projects on Business Analytics and related subjects, including artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistical modelling, and unstructured data analysis. He holds a…
Dr V Prott
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Volker Prott joined Aston University as a Lecturer in Modern History in 2018. Prior to this, he served as a Lecturer in Modern European History at the University of Melbourne from 2015 to 2017 and was a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Tübingen from 2013 to 2015. He obta…
Dr Vahid J. Sadeghi
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Vahid J. Sadeghi, PhD, is an Associate Professor in International Entrepreneurship and the Director of the PhD Programme at Aston Business School. He previously held the position of Senior Lecturer in International Entrepreneurship at Newcastle Business School, Northumbria Univer…
Dr Vitor Jesus
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Dr Vitor Jesus is a Lecturer in Software Engineering and Cybersecurity at Aston University, affiliated with the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies and the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences. He has a strong background in cybersecurity, privacy, and trus…
Dr Wenlong Li
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Wenlong Li joined Aston Law School in November 2024 as a Lecturer in Law, specialising in data and AI regulation. He is a trained lawyer whose research centres on privacy and data protection law, AI regulation, and fundamental rights. His recent work addresses the rapid developme…
Dr Winifred Ekezie
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Dr Winifred Ekezie teaches and researches national and international public health issues. She possesses practical experience in international programme monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL), health promotion, evidence synthesis, advocacy, and policy evaluation. Dr Ekezie cur…
Dr Xiuzhu Tian
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Dr Xiuzhu Tian is a Lecturer in Marketing and Strategy at Aston Business School, having joined the teaching staff at Aston University in 2021. He has taught a variety of subjects, including Development of New Products and Services, Introductory Marketing, Introduction to Marketin…
Dr Yang Zhao
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Dr Yang Zhao is a Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor) of Digital Transformation and Business Intelligence at Aston Business School. She previously served as a Lecturer at Loughborough University London and the University of Glasgow, where she completed her PhD in Innovation and…
Dr Ying Miao
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Dr Ying Miao is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Politics at Aston University, Birmingham, UK. She completed her PhD at the University of Cambridge from October 2011 to June 2015, with her award date being 9 June 2015. Dr Miao''s research primarily investigates the interpla…
Dr Yu Jia
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Dr Yu Jia has been a Senior Lecturer at Aston University since 2019, after serving as an Associate Professor at the University of Chester. Dr Jia obtained a PhD from the University of Cambridge''s Nanoscience Centre. Dr Jia''s research expertise encompasses nonlinear micro-dynami…
Dr Z Visak
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Zoran Visak joined Aston University in June 2016 as a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering within the School of Engineering and Applied Science. Prior to this, he was a Research Fellow at the Chemical Engineering Department of Instituto Superior Técnico, University of Lisbon, Portuga…
Dr ZC Cao
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Zheng Chris Cao is a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics at Aston Business School, having joined the school in September 2018. Prior to this, they held research positions at the University of Surrey and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. As an applied economist, their …
Dr Zahida Shah
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Dr Zahida Shah is a Teaching Fellow at Aston University, affiliated with Aston Business School, the Research Centre for the Humanities, and the College of Business and Social Sciences. They are involved in the Leadership and Management department. Further detailed biographical in…
Dr Zaki Hassan Smith
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Dr Zaki Hassan Smith is a Clinical Associate Professor at Aston Medical School and an Honorary Consultant Endocrinologist at University Hospitals Birmingham (UHB). He leads Integrated Clinical Academic Training at Aston and oversees the Final Year of the Medicine Programme. Dr Sm…
Dr Zedias Mutema
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Dr Zedias Mutema completed a PhD focusing on the changing relationship between trade unions and the state, specifically through a historical analysis of union/state relations in Zimbabwe. This doctoral research was conducted from 15 December 2010 to 30 April 2015, culminating in …
Dr Zhennan Zhu
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Dr Zhennan Zhu is a postdoctoral researcher in Dr Muhammad Imran's group at the Energy and Bioproducts Research Institute (EBRI) at Aston University. Dr Zhu was awarded a PhD in Engineering from the University of Sussex in 2019. Prior to joining Aston University, Dr Zhu worked as…
Dr Zhuangzhuang Dai
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Dr Zhuangzhuang Dai is a Lecturer in Computer Science at Aston University. Prior to joining Aston, Dr Dai worked as a NIST Software Engineer in the Cyber Physical Systems group at the University of Oxford, where he focused on Simultaneous Localization and Mapping (SLAM) systems f…
Dr Zhuo Wang
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Dr Zhuo Wang is a Senior Lecturer at Aston University in the School of Biosciences, with over 13 years of experience in the field of Transglutaminase. Dr Wang completed a PhD in Cell Biology at Aston University in 2010, following a Master in Clinical Immunology from Tianjin Medic…
Dr Zita Balklava
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Dr Zita Balklava obtained a BSc in Biology in 1996 and an MSc in Biology in 1998 from the University of Latvia. She completed her PhD in Biochemistry at Nottingham Trent University in 2002. Following her doctoral studies, Dr Balklava held several postdoctoral research fellowships…
Dr. Abigail Boucher
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Abigail Boucher completed a BA in English Literature at St Michael's College (VT, USA) from August 2005 to May 2009. She then pursued an MScR in Victorian Literature at the University of Edinburgh from September 2011 to September 2012, followed by a PhD in English Literature at t…
Dr. Adam Thompson
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Dr. Adam Thompson is a behavioural economist who joined Aston University in October 2020. Their primary research interests lie within the area of charitable giving and philanthropy, focusing on donor behaviour. Dr. Thompson is currently pursuing a PhD in this field, investigating…
Dr. Adrian Gardner
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Dr. Agelos Delis
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Agelos Delis joined Aston Business School in September 2011 after serving as a Visiting Lecturer at the University of Cyprus for two years. Prior to this, they worked for two and a half years as a Research Fellow at the Leverhulme Centre for Research on Globalisation and Economic…
Dr. Ahmed Abed
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Dr. Ahmed Abed is a highly qualified and dedicated highway and transportation engineer with 18 years of experience in pavement and highway engineering. Their career includes 10 years of research and teaching in pavement engineering, specialising in asphalt mix design, structural …
Dr. Alcino Azevedo
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Alcino Azevedo is a Reader in Finance at Aston Business School, where they have been a faculty member since July 2016. They hold a PhD from the University of Manchester, completed in 2009, focusing on Investments under Uncertainty and Competition: A Real Options Approach. Prior t…
Dr. Alexis Paton
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Dr. Alexis Paton is a qualitative social scientist and medical ethicist whose research focuses on creating tangible social change and developing social agency within healthcare. Dr. Paton examines how various stakeholders, including patients, healthcare professionals, policy-make…
Dr. Alhaleem Mohamed
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Dr. Alhaleem Mohamed joined the School of Health & Life Sciences at Aston University as a Technician in January 2023, and was successfully recruited to the position of Biosciences Technician responsible for the contemporary Tissue Culture Facility at Aston. Previously, Dr. Mohame…
Dr. Amrik Singh
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Dr. Amrik Singh is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston Business School, Aston University, where they have been employed since October 2016. Prior to this role, Dr. Singh worked as a Lecturer in Operations Management at Coventry University from May 2012 to October 2016. They began t…
Dr. Andreas Seiler
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None | Dr. Andreas Seiler's research interests include economics, econometrics, and finance, with a specific focus on topics such as price, financial performance, order processing, customer care, commodity price volatility, and futures past. They are actively engaged in exploring…
Dr. Anisa Mahomed
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Anisa Mahomed is currently a Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Aston University. After completing a PhD in Ophthalmic and Dermal Materials at Aston University, they undertook postdoctoral research within the Biomaterials Research Unit at the same institution. Following this, th…
Dr. Anne Jenichen
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Anne Jenichen joined Aston University in September 2015 as a Lecturer in Politics and International Relations. They hold degrees in political science from the University of Bremen and Free University Berlin (Germany). Prior to joining Aston, they taught European studies and polit…
Dr. Arezoo Vejdanparast
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Arezoo Vejdanparast is a Teaching Fellow at the Aston Professional Engineering Centre Department and a member of the Artificial Life and Intelligent Collectives Engineering research lab. They received a PhD in Computer Science in 2020 from Aston University, UK, where their resear…
Dr. Aya Ghalayini
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Aya Ghalayini joined Aston University in 2021 as a Teaching Fellow, specialising in Finance at both undergraduate and Master's levels. The passion for teaching in higher education was discovered at the University of Exeter in 2015, where a student-nominated best postgraduate teac…
Dr. Caroline Kardeby
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Dr. Caroline Kardeby is a Lecturer in Biosciences at Aston University, affiliated with the School of Biosciences and the Aston Research Centre for Health in Ageing. Dr. Kardeby has a strong academic background, having completed a BSc in Biomedical Laboratory Science and a BSc in …
Dr. Charlotte Law
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Charlotte Law joined Aston University as a Lecturer in Biosciences in January 2019, where they teach Physiology. Prior to this role, they were a Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in the Memory Persistence Lab at the University of Birmingham, focusing on how memories are modified or u…
Dr. Chonghui Wang
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Dr. Chonghui Wang obtained a PhD from the Institute of Highway Engineering at RWTH Aachen University in Germany, with the degree awarded on 8 November 2021. They are currently a Research Associate in the School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering at Aston University. Dr…
Dr. Christos Papanagnou
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Christos Papanagnou is a Senior Lecturer in Logistics Engineering at the Engineering Systems and Supply Chain Management Group at Aston University. He serves as the Programme Director for the MSc in Supply Chain Management and MSc in Engineering Management, and also acts as the R…
Dr. Claire Stocker
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Claire Stocker is currently the Phase 1 Lead for the newly accredited Aston University Medical School MBChB. Previously, Claire was a member of the MBChB Programme Executive at Buckingham University Medical School and served as Course Director of their PGCert in Medical Education…
Dr. Clara Serrano
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Clara Serrano has been working in the School of Engineering and Applied Science since 2013, managing a 0.5 MW pilot plant at the European Bioenergy Research Institute (EBRI). Responsibilities include procurement and contract management, project management of plant modifications, …
Dr. Daniela Schneevogt
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Daniela Schneevogt holds a PhD in Forensic Linguistics from Aston University, where they were supervised by Tim Grant. They also completed an MA in Forensic Linguistics at the same institution, again under the supervision of Tim Grant. Additionally, Daniela holds an MSc in IT and…
Dr. David E. Ressurrei
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Dr. David E. Ressurreição Cardoso joined the Department of Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship at Aston Business School in 2022 as an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) of Finance. Prior to this role, Dr. Cardoso held various positions in the industry, including Financial Risk Ma…
Dr. Dean Garratt
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Dean Garratt is a senior teaching fellow at Aston Business School. They teach economics at a variety of levels, including modules in macroeconomics and economics for non-specialists. They are passionate about encouraging students to communicate economics more intuitively, to …
Dr. Derrick Boakye
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Derrick Boakye is a lecturer in Strategic Management at Aston University. Their research interests lie at the intersections of Strategy, Innovation, and Organisation. Currently, Dr. Boakye's research focuses on generative forms of organising in times of uncertainty and change…
Dr. Elinor Vettraino
PhD Supervisor
Elinor Vettraino holds a PhD from the University of Dundee, awarded on 16 November 2016, for research titled 'Playing in a House of Mirrors: The 6-Part-Story Method as Embodied Reflexivity.' In addition, they obtained a Postgraduate Certificate in Team Coach Development from the …
Dr. Eliseo Vilalta Perdomo
PhD Supervisor
Eliseo Vilalta Perdomo worked in various governmental institutions and business organisations in Mexico from 1989 to 2000. Positions included Deputy Director of Documentation in the Directorate of Social Communication of the Presidency of the Republic, Advisor to the Deputy Direc…
Dr. Elizabeth Wanner
PhD Supervisor
Elizabeth Wanner re-joined Aston University in 2023 as a Reader in Computer Science. Their research focuses on population-based multiobjective optimization and metaheuristics, multi-criteria decision analysis, and the mathematical and statistical aspects of optimization theory. P…
Dr. Farah Raja
PhD Supervisor
None | Dr. Raja's research interests include C2C12 muscle cells, glucose homeostasis, MAPK inhibitors, and the senescence-associated secretory phenotype. They focus on understanding the mechanisms of insulin resistance and glucose utilization, particularly in the context of muscl…
Dr. Gaja Maestri
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Gaja Maestri is a sociologist with expertise in migrant integration and solidarity, specialising in qualitative methodologies. Since 2019, they have been a Lecturer in Sociology and Policy at Aston University in Birmingham, UK. Additionally, Dr. Maestri serves as a Visiting P…
Dr. Gayan Wedawatta
PhD Supervisor
Gayan Wedawatta is a Senior Lecturer in Construction and Quantity Surveying at the Department of Civil Engineering, School of Infrastructure and Sustainable Engineering at Aston University. They are a Chartered Construction Manager (MCIOB), Chartered Civil Engineering Surveyor (M…
Dr. Grant Pellowe
PhD Supervisor
Grant Pellowe obtained a PhD in Chemical Biology from King's College London on 1 March 2021. Prior to this, they completed a BSc in Biochemistry at the University of Bristol, graduating on 24 June 2016. Currently, they serve as a Research Fellow at Aston University, specifically …
Dr. Hayley James
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Hayley James is a Senior Research Fellow in the Centre for Personal Financial Wellbeing at Aston Business School. Dr. James's research interests focus on sociological perspectives on money, finance, and value, particularly how these intersect with ageing and the lifecourse. T…
Dr. Heba Sabboubeh
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Heba Sabboubeh holds a PhD from the University of Bolton, which was awarded on 7 October 2020, after completing her studies from 15 November 2016 to 31 July 2020. She also obtained an MSc in Construction Project Management from the University of Bolton, awarded on 15 August 2…
Dr. James E. Pickering
PhD Supervisor
Dr. James E. Pickering is a Lecturer of Control Engineering at Aston University, where they have been employed since 2022. They hold a BEng (Hons) in Mechanical Engineering and a PhD in Control Engineering. Dr. Pickering has also taken on various roles, including Programme Direct…
Dr. Jeremy Chiang
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Jeremy Chiang is a postdoctoral research associate at the School of Optometry, College of Health and Life Sciences at Aston University. Their expertise lies in ocular surface imaging, particularly of the corneal nerves, in the diagnosis and management of ocular surface condit…
Dr. Jesvir Kaur Mahil
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Jesvir Kaur Mahil is currently working as a Senior Leader Degree Apprenticeship Coach in Aston Business School, Aston University. Prior to this, Dr. Mahil worked as an Ofsted inspector, Education Consultant, and Lecturer in large Further Education Colleges in London and Birmi…
Dr. Jiabin Luo
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Jiabin Luo has been a Lecturer in Business Analytics at the Department of Operations and Information Management, Aston Business School since September 2018. After completing a PhD in Management Science at the University of Southampton in 2013, they held a postdoctoral researc…
Dr. Joe Rowland Adams
PhD Supervisor
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Dr. Joe Yuen
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Joe Yuen is a Teaching Fellow at Aston University, associated with the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies. They are also a member of the EPS Education and Professional Practice Academic Research Group and the Aston Centre for Artificial Intelligence Research …
Dr. Johannes De Kam
PhD Supervisor
Johannes De Kam joined Aston University as a Lecturer in December 2024. They are a qualitative researcher interested in practice-based approaches to learning, international mobilities of employees, and leadership. They serve as the module leader for ‘Leadership and Decision-Makin…
Dr. John Butcher
PhD Supervisor
John Butcher has been fascinated by the brain, learning, and computation since a young age. They recall being intrigued by illusions created by artists, such as Escher's works, and became hooked on programming and computers after using a Commodore 64. They graduated from Keele Un…
Dr. Jorg Mathias
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Jorg Mathias is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston University, affiliated with the Aston Centre for Europe (ACE) and the Department of Society and Politics. Dr. Mathias holds a Diplom-Politikwissenschaftler (Dipl.-Pol) from Leipzig (1994) and an LSP Translator (Law) from Leipz…
Dr. Joseph Downing
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Joseph Downing holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and Political Science, awarded in May 2014, with a thesis titled 'Between Policy, Recognition and Rioting: Analyzing the role of urban governance, historical commemoration and public culture in defining inclusion …
Dr. Joseph Yannielli
PhD Supervisor
Joseph Yannielli joined Aston University as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Modern History at the beginning of the 2018/19 academic year. Prior to this, they were a postdoctoral associate at the Gilder Lehrman Center for the Study of Slavery, Resistance, and Abolition and a L…
Dr. Joy Garfield
PhD Supervisor
Joy Garfield is a Senior Teaching Fellow and the Deputy Head of Department for the Business Analytics and Information Systems Department at Aston Business School. With over 20 years of teaching experience at various UK universities, Joy has taught at both undergraduate and postgr…
Dr. Juan Neirotti
PhD Supervisor
Juan Neirotti is a Senior Lecturer in the Mathematics Group at Aston University. They joined Aston in February 2004 as a post-doctoral researcher under the supervision of Professor D Saad, having spent the previous eight years in similar positions at Purdue University, Rhode Isla…
Dr. Jude Preston
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Jude Preston is a Lecturer in the Work and Organisation Department at Aston University. Prior to taking up an academic career in 2011, Dr. Preston garnered over 15 years of cross-industry experience in strategic and operational HRM and business management. Current research in…
Dr. Kaniz Fatema
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Kaniz Fatema is currently a Teaching Fellow in Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Aston University. Prior to this position, they served as a Senior Lecturer in Cyber Security at the University of Derby. Dr. Fatema worked at Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, for approximately…
Dr. Karan Rana
PhD Supervisor
None | Dr. Rana's research focuses on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM), exploring the roles of various biological factors such as irisin, telomere length, and insulin resistance. They are particularly interested in the mechanisms of transdermal delivery and the effects of hydrogen…
Dr. Karen Maher
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Karen Maher is a Chartered Psychologist and Lecturer at Aston Business School, specialising in Occupational Health and Work Wellbeing. They completed a PhD in Work Psychology at Loughborough University in 2018, focusing on employee wellbeing and shift working within the Fire …
Dr. Kate Haworth
PhD Supervisor
Kate Haworth is currently the Director of the research centre for Spoken Interaction in Legal Contexts (SILC), part of Aston's Institute for Forensic Linguistics. Prior to an academic career, they were a barrister, practising civil and criminal law before moving to the Parliament…
Dr. Kate Nicholls
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Kate Nicholls is a Teaching Fellow in Psychology at Aston University, affiliated with the School of Psychology and the College of Health and Life Sciences. They are based at Aston Triangle, Birmingham, B4 7ET, United Kingdom. Dr. Nicholls has a focus on various psychological …
Dr. Katrina Jones
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Katrina Jones is a Teaching Associate at Aston University, specifically within the School of Engineering and Technology. They hold a BSc (Hons) in Computing Science, an MSc in Software Engineering, and several teaching qualifications including a PGCert in Teaching and Learnin…
Dr. Katy Pilcher
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Katy Pilcher is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at Aston University, having joined the institution in September 2013 as a Lecturer in Sociology. Previously, Dr. Pilcher held research positions in the School of Health Sciences and Social Care at Brunel University and the Depart…
Dr. Kay Wood
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Kay Wood is a Senior Lecturer at Aston Pharmacy School. They have been involved in various roles within the field of pharmacy and healthcare since 1988. Their career began as a Pre-registration Pharmacy Graduate at Coventry Hospitals, followed by positions as a Grade B Pharma…
Dr. Keqing Wang
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Wang is a lecturer in Vascular Inflammation and Associate Dean for Research at Aston Medical School. Dr. Wang’s postdoctoral research was funded by the European Research Council and Medical Research Council. Extensive research experience includes immunology, inflammation, and…
Dr. Killian Mullan
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Killian Mullan joined the Department of Sociology and Policy at Aston University in March 2019. Prior to this, Dr. Mullan was affiliated with the University of Oxford at the Centre for Time Use Research within the Department of Sociology. Before working in the UK, Dr. Mullan …
Dr. Krishna Balthu
PhD Supervisor
Krishna Balthu is a Lecturer at Aston Business School, part of Aston University, where they have been employed since 2022. They previously held the position of Teaching Fellow at the same institution from 2018 to 2022. Balthu has a diverse professional background, having worked a…
Dr. Kristie Thomas
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Kristie Thomas joined Aston Law as Senior Lecturer in January 2017. Prior to this, they worked as Lecturer in Business Law at Nottingham University Business School from 2008 to 2016, where they also served as Director of Executive MBA Programmes. Dr. Thomas obtained a PhD fro…
Dr. Krzysztof Kredens
PhD Supervisor
Krzysztof Kredens is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Forensic Linguistics at Aston University. They hold an MA in English Studies and a PhD in English Linguistics, both from Lodz University. They are also a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Dr. Kredens has extensive casew…
Dr. Laura A. Byrne
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Laura A. Byrne is a Lecturer in HRM and Organisational Behaviour at Aston Business School, Aston University. Laura’s research interests include wellbeing strategy in organisations, paradox theory, and critical realist philosophy. Laura recently utilised critical realist philo…
Dr. Laura Di Chiacchio
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Laura Di Chiacchio is a cybersecurity lecturer at Aston Business School and a researcher at the Cyber Security Innovation Centre. They specialise in cybersecurity awareness and the intersection between technology, human, and organisational behaviour. Dr. Di Chiacchio’s resear…
Dr. Lauren Shelley
PhD Supervisor
None | None Intellectual Disability Behaviours That Challenge People with Intellectual Disabilities Meta-analysis Systematic Meta-analysis Mental Health Systematic Review Psychology More info
Dr. Lauren Traczykowski
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Lauren Traczykowski completed a PhD at the University of Birmingham, focusing on ethical justifications for intervention after natural disasters, which she awarded in December 2017. Prior to her PhD, she obtained an MA in International Studies: Globalisation & Governance from…
Dr. Leigh Harrington
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Leigh Harrington obtained a PhD in Applied Linguistics from the University of Nottingham, awarded on 18 October 2019. Their research conceptualises language use as a form of social action, analysing empirical linguistic practices to understand their implications in broader so…
Dr. Leonidas Tsiaras
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Tsiaras's research focuses on Empirical Finance and Financial Econometrics, with particular emphasis on asset price dynamics, forecasting, and the empirical analysis of derivative markets. Their work has been published in international peer-reviewed journals, including the Jo…
Dr. Luis Hernan Garcia Paucar
PhD Supervisor
Luis Hernan Garcia Paucar is a Systems Engineer and holds a PhD in Software Engineering. They have strong interests in teaching and learning approaches, including gamification and neuroscience-based learning, alongside software engineering topics such as human AI/Computer interac…
Dr. Luis J. Manso
PhD Supervisor
Luis J. Manso is a Senior Lecturer in Computer Science at the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University. They have a strong interest in active perception, social and assistive robotics, ambient intelligence, robotic cognitive architectures, human-robot inte…
Dr. Luke Fisher
PhD Supervisor
Luke Fisher is a Teaching Associate in the School of Psychology at Aston University. They obtained a BSc (Hons) in Psychology with First Class Honours from the University of Wolverhampton in 2014, followed by a PhD in Psychology in 2021, with a thesis titled 'Exploring The Role o…
Dr. Lyndon Buck
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Lyndon Buck is a Chartered Engineer and European Engineer, Chartered Environmentalist, and Chartered Technological Product Designer. They are a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering Designers (IED) and serve on the IED Education and Training Committee. Since 2010, Dr. Buck…
Dr. Maana Aujla
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Maana Aujla is a Senior Teaching Fellow at Aston University, affiliated with the School of Optometry and the College of Health and Life Sciences. The academic is based at Aston Triangle, Birmingham, United Kingdom. Dr. Aujla has contributed to research in areas such as contac…
Dr. Mahnaaz Siddiqui
PhD Supervisor
None | Dr. Mahnaaz Siddiqui's research interests include study-life balance, the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on education, and the experiences of mature students in higher education. They have explored these themes in the context of the United Kingdom, particularly focusing o…
Dr. Majid Azadi
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Majid Azadi is an Assistant Professor of Business Analytics at Aston Business School, Aston University and serves as Associate Editor and Social Media Editor of the IMA Journal of Management Mathematics, published by Oxford University Press. They earned a PhD in Business Anal…
Dr. Manimuthu Arunmozhi
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Manimuthu Arunmozhi is currently an Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Cybersecurity and Business Analytics at Aston Business School. They are a core member of The Cyber Security Innovation Research Centre and an associate member of the Aston Centre for Artificial Intelligence…
Dr. Manish Kushwah
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Manish Kushwah is a Research Fellow at Aston University, affiliated with the Biosciences Research Group and the Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence. Their academic contributions are situated within the College of Health and Life Sciences. | Dr. Kushwah's research interest…
Dr. Margaret Harris
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Margaret Harris is an Emeritus member of the Leadership and Management department at Aston University. They have a significant background in research related to civil society, government responses, and the voluntary sector, particularly in the context of the UK. Dr. Harris's …
Dr. Martin Rudorfer
PhD Supervisor
In October 2022, Martin Rudorfer joined the Department of Computer Science at Aston University as a Lecturer. Prior to this, they were a postdoctoral researcher for two years in the Intelligent Robotics Lab at the University of Birmingham, working with Mohan Sridharan and Ales Le…
Dr. Martins Obi
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Martins Obi holds a BSc in Mechanical Engineering from the Federal University of Technology Minna, a PG Cert, an MSc in Engineering and Management of Manufacturing Systems from Cranfield University, and a PhD in Design for Additive Manufacturing from Loughborough University. …
Dr. Matteo Rubinato
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Matteo Rubinato hails from Cavarzere, Venice, and completed both a bachelor's and master's degree in Environmental Engineering at the University of Padova, Italy. Dr. Rubinato obtained a PhD in Civil and Water Engineering from the University of Sheffield, UK, in 2015. Since t…
Dr. Matthew Hall
PhD Supervisor
Matthew Hall obtained a PhD in Knowledge Management from the Open University in 2001. Prior to this, they earned an MSc in Information & Library Studies from Loughborough University in 1995 and a BA (Hons) in Oriental Studies from the University of Cambridge in 1990. Matthew Hall…
Dr. Matthew Olczak
PhD Supervisor
Matthew Olczak is an Industrial Economist with extensive research and teaching experience. Recent research has modelled the incentives of colluding firms, aiming to explain real-world collusive behaviour and improve competition policy to regulate collusion and cartels. Ongoing re…
Dr. Maurizio Catucci
PhD Supervisor
Maurizio Catucci is a Teaching Fellow at the School of Computer Science and Digital Technologies, part of the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences at Aston University. The academic is based in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Further detailed biographical information regarding…
Dr. Megan Mansworth
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Megan Mansworth completed a BA (Hons) in English and French at the University of Warwick, followed by an MA in Creativity, Arts, Literacies and Learning from the University of Nottingham. They also obtained a PGCE from the University of Nottingham and a PhD in Literary Lingui…
Dr. Michail Karoglou
PhD Supervisor
Michail Karoglou joined Aston Business School in 2010 and is currently a Senior Lecturer in Economics within the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship department. He has previously served as Research Convener and Programme Director for the BSc Business and Mathematics and the B…
Dr. Nadia Makouar
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Nadia Makouar obtained a PhD from INALCO, Sorbonne Paris Cité, completing her studies between November 2009 and December 2014, with the award date being 1 December 2014. Dr. Makouar's research interests encompass interpretive semantics and corpus linguistics, particularly in …
Dr. Nadia Naim
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Nadia Naim completed a PhD examining the intellectual property regimes in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) states, with a focus on developing an integrated approach to intellectual property rights, awarded on 12 July 2016. They are currently a Senior Lecturer at Aston Law S…
Dr. Naomi Pollock
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Naomi Pollock is a Lecturer at Aston University within the School of Biosciences and is affiliated with the Biosciences Research Group (BRG) and the College of Health and Life Sciences. Dr. Pollock is actively involved in research and is currently accepting PhD students. They…
Dr. Natalie Carlson
PhD Supervisor
Muntasir Shami joined the Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship (EFE) department at Aston Business School (ABS) in September 2018 as a Research Fellow in Economics and is also a Research Fellow at the Department of Economics and the Centre for the Study of African Economies (CS…
Dr. Nathalie Mrgudovic
PhD Supervisor
Nathalie Mrgudovic joined Aston University in 1995, prior to completing a PhD (Doctorat) in Political Science, which focused on the French presence and the powers at stake in the South Pacific. Their research interests encompass self-determination, autonomy, and self-government i…
Dr. Nii Ankrah
PhD Supervisor
Nii Ankrah is a Senior Lecturer in Quantity Surveying within the Engineering Systems & Management Group of the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Aston University, Birmingham. They have been active in construction management research for over 15 years. Nii has successfu…
Dr. Nikolaos Tziavos
PhD Supervisor
Nikolaos joined Aston University as a Lecturer in Structural Engineering in September 2021. Prior to that, Nikolaos worked as a Research Associate in infrastructure monitoring at the Centre for Smart Infrastructure and Construction (CSIC) at the University of Cambridge, conductin…
Dr. Pam Lowe
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Pam Lowe teaches and researches sociology and policy, focusing on women’s reproductive and sexual health, particularly pregnancy and abortion. They have worked on various projects, including the sexual health of online sex workers and young people's sexual consent. Their curr…
Dr. Panagiotis Petridis
PhD Supervisor
Panagiotis Petridis is an Associate Professor in Gamification at Aston Business School, where they have been working since 2014. After completing a PhD at Sussex University, they held postdoctoral appointments at Salford University and Coventry University. They have spent their e…
Dr. Paramdeep Bilkhu
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Bilkhu is a therapeutic optometrist and postdoctoral researcher at Aston University, with interests in presbyopia treatment and anterior eye disease management. They are also a module leader for Independent Prescribing for Optometrists, an elective studies supervisor on the O…
Dr. Patrycja Rozbicka
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Patrycja Rozbicka joined Aston University in 2015, having previously worked as a post-doctoral researcher and lecturer at Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. Prior to relocating to the United Kingdom, Dr. Rozbicka held positions at the University of Victoria in British Columbia,…
Dr. Paul Grace
PhD Supervisor
Paul Grace joined Aston University as a senior lecturer in Computer Science in April 2019. After completing a PhD at Lancaster University in 2004, they undertook postdoctoral research positions at both Lancaster University and Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, focusing on complex d…
Dr. Paul Griffiths
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Paul Griffiths completed both undergraduate (Mathematical Engineering - 2012) and postgraduate (Applied Mathematics - 2015) degrees at the University of Birmingham. The doctoral thesis focused on the stability of three-dimensional non-Newtonian boundary layer flows. Following…
Dr. Peter Lee
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Peter Lee is a Lecturer in Operations Management at Aston Business School. Before joining Aston Business School, Dr. Lee was a Lecturer at Keele University and an Associate Professor at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. He is an active researcher with publications appeari…
Dr. Philip Trevelyan
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Philip Trevelyan obtained a PhD in Applied Mathematics from Aston University, which he completed between October 1996 and March 2000. Prior to this, he earned a BA in Mathematics from the University of Oxford, graduating in July 1996. Dr. Trevelyan has held various academic p…
Dr. Rachel Casemore
PhD Supervisor
Rachel Casemore is a Lecturer in Optometry at Aston University Optometry School. They are a qualified optometrist with over 25 years of experience working in Optometric practice. They have been a clinical supervisor on the optometry programme since 2019 and are an associate fello…
Dr. Rachel Caves
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Rachel Caves joined the School of Life & Health Sciences at Aston University as a Research Technician in March 2019, having previously held post-doctoral positions at the University of Bristol and the University of Leicester. Dr. Caves graduated with a PhD in Cell Physiology …
Dr. Raghavan Chinnambedu Murugesan
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Raghavan Chinnambedu Murugesan is a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Research Fellow at the Aston Institute of Photonic Technologies, Aston University, Birmingham, UK, since September 2018. He obtained a PhD in Materials Science with a focus on crystal growth, specifically studying the…
Dr. Raj Badhan
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Raj Badhan joined Aston University in June 2010 as a Lecturer in Pharmacokinetics after completing over three years of extensive pharmacokinetics training as a post-doctorate research associate at the world-renowned Centre for Applied Pharmacokinetics Research within the Scho…
Dr. Rakesh Bissoondeeal
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Rakesh Bissoondeeal is a Senior Lecturer in Economics within the Department of Economics, Finance and Entrepreneurship at Aston Business School. He joined Aston University in August 2005 after completing his PhD in Financial Economics at Nottingham Trent University. Since joi…
Dr. Ralph Morton
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Ralph Morton completed a PhD at Coventry University, focusing on 'The BT Correspondence Corpus 1853-1982: The development and analysis of archival language resources', which was awarded on 3 April 2017. Prior to this, Dr. Morton obtained an MA in Applied Linguistics (Forensic…
Dr. Raquel Gil-Cazorla
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Raquel Gil-Cazorla obtained a PhD in Optometry from Complutense University of Madrid in 2012. She also holds an MSc in Clinical Optometry from Pennsylvania College of Optometry (2009), an MSc in Optometry and Research from European University of Madrid (2008), and a Degree in…
Dr. Raquel Medina
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Raquel Medina worked as an Assistant Professor (1994-2000) and then as an Associate Professor of Spanish (2000-2006) at the University of Massachusetts-Amherst before joining Aston University as Head of Spanish in 2006. Dr. Medina is the author of ""Cinematic Representations …
Dr. Rasha Kassem
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Rasha Kassem is a senior academic at Aston University, where she leads the Fraud Research Group (FRG) and serves as the Engagement & Development Lead. With over 19 years of experience in UK higher education, she is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Certifi…
Dr. Rebecca Broadbent
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Rebecca Broadbent is an engineering educator with extensive experience across various levels within the UK education system. She is a Chartered Engineer (CEng) and possesses leadership and research expertise. Dr. Broadbent serves as a Senior Teaching Fellow and Head of Depart…
Dr. Rhein Parri
PhD Supervisor
Rhein Parri is a Professor in Pharmacology at Aston University, where they have been employed since 2004. Their academic journey began with a BSc in Physiology with Pharmacology from the University of Southampton, awarded in July 1988, followed by a PhD focusing on Chloride in th…
Dr. Richard Nock
PhD Supervisor
Dr. Richard Nock joined the School of Engineering and Applied Science at Aston University as a lecturer in February 2017. Prior to this, he held a lecturer position at Birmingham City University and served as a Royal Academy of Engineering Enterprise fellow at the University of B…
Dr. Robert Riegler
PhD Supervisor
Robert Riegler joined Aston Business School in September 2018 as a Teaching Fellow in Economics. He completed a degree in Economics at the Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU) and obtained a PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham in June 2012. Riegler is a…
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