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Dr Eirini Theodosiou

Senior Lecturer, Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

Dr Theodosiou optimises bioprocesses for cell-cultivated foods and develops separation technologies for therapeutic macromolecules.

ElectrospinningStem Cell ExpansionBiomaterialsScaffoldsCellular Agriculture
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Patricia Thornley

Professor and Chief Scientific Adviser

Patricia works in sustainable fuels - improving the environmental impact of transport and energy systems.

TransportEnergySustainabilityAviationMaritime
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Dr Katie Tonkiss

Senior Lecturer, Society and Politics

Katie researches citizenship, noncitizenship and belonging, focusing on statelessness and the lived experience of noncitizenship.

MembershipIdentityCitizenship HM SociologyImmigration
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Paul Topham

Director of Aston Institute for Membrane Excellence

Professor Topham's research is focussed on sustainable polymer science; making new plastics of the future for a wide range of applications.

Polymer ScienceBlock CopolymersElectrospinningBiodegradable PolymersX-ray Scattering
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Richard Tunney

Professor and Head of Psychology

Professor Tunney conducts research on the psychology of gambling and other behavioural addictions.

GamblingAddictionInternet Use DisorderGambling DisorderGaming Disorder
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Chris Umfreville

Deputy Dean Education and Student Experience, College of Business and Social Sciences

Chris Umfreville specialises in corporate insolvency, with a particular interest in corporate rescue, including pre-packs and CVAs.

Corporate RescueLiquidationInsolvencyAdministrationBusiness Rescue
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Dr Jane Waite

Reader in Psychology

Dr Waite focuses on understanding mental health difficulties in children and adults with intellectual disabilities.

Neurodevelopmental DisordersIntellectual DisabilitiesMental Health DifficultiesNeurodevelopmental ConditionsCommunication Difficulties
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James Wolffsohn

Professor of Optometry

Professor Wolffsohn's research areas are the development and evaluation of ophthalmic instrumentation, contact and intraocular lenses.

Ocular AllergyOphthalmic InstrumentationContact Lenses‎Intraocular LensesDry Eyes
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Sylvia Wong

Deputy Dean International, School of Computer Science & Digital Technologies and School of Engineering & Innovation

Sylvia is interested in Computer Science Education and Natural Language Processing, with experience in Transnational Education development.

Data ModellingKnowledge RepresentationNatural Language ProcessingComputer Science EducationTechnology Enhanced Learning and Assessment
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Helen Wood

Professor in Media and Cultural Studies

Helen Wood is the author of numerous books and articles on media, gender and class formation.

MediaGenderClassTelevisionCultural Studies