Our leadership structure

The School operates as a collaborative community, with significant academic independence within each theme area to establish transformative activities that complement the work of academic departments and faculties and where Imperial’s approach to convergence science adds clear value.

The Director provides leadership and management for the School of Convergence Science as a flagship initiative of Imperial’s Science for Humanity Strategy. 

Each theme is then led by four Co-Directors, with one acting as the convenor for the theme.

Director of the School - Professor Anthony Bull 

Professor Anthony Bull is a leading researcher in interdisciplinary and translational biomedical engineering, with a particular focus on conflict trauma and the musculoskeletal system. An alumnus of Imperial, he is a Fellow of the Royal Academy of Engineering and of the American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering, a member of the World Council of Biomechanics, and inaugural Chair of Trustees of the BioMedEng Association.

Professor Bull is the immediate past Head of the Department of Bioengineering (2012–2022) and has led or co-led major institutional initiatives across education, research (Centre for Injury Studies), translation (MedTechONE), and infrastructure and philanthropy, including the interdepartmental exchange for engineering undergraduates, and the development and delivery of the Sir Michael Uren Hub.

Meet our Co-Directors

The current Convening Co-Directors are, Professor Alessandra Russo (Human and Artificial Intelligence), Professor Jonathan Eastwood (Space, Security and Telecoms) and Dr Mirabelle Muuls (Sustainability).  

The Co-Directors provide academic leadership for their themes and represent the breadth of expertise across Imperial’s faculties.

Health and Technology

Professor Anthony Bull

Professor Anthony Bull
Director of the School of Convergence Science

Professor Iain McNeish

Professor Iain McNeish
School of Convergence Science, Health and Technology Convening Co-Director

Professor Marisa Miraldo

Professor Marisa Miraldo
School of Convergence Science, Health and Technology Co-Director

Professor Faith Osier

Professor Faith Osier
School of Convergence Science, Health and Technology Co-Director

Human and Artificial Intelligence

Professor Payam Barnaghi

Professor Payam Barnaghi
School of Convergence Science, Human and Artificial Intelligence Co-Director

Professor Will Branford

Professor Will Branford
School of Convergence Science, Human and Artificial Intelligence Co-Director

Professor Aldo Faisal

Professor Aldo Faisal
School of Convergence Science, Human and Artificial Intelligence Co-Director

Professor Alessandra Russo

Professor Alessandra Russo
School of Convergence Science, Human and Artificial Intelligence Convenor Co-Director

Space, Security and Telecoms

Professor Jonathan Eastwood

Professor Jonathan Eastwood
School of Convergence Science, Space, Security and Telecoms Convenor and Co-Director

Professor Kin Leung

Professor Kin Leung
School of Convergence Science, Space, Security and Telecoms Co-Director

Professor Julie McCann

Professor Julie McCann
School of Convergence Science, Space, Security and Telecoms Co-Director

Professor Matthew Santer

Professor Matthew Santer
School of Convergence Science, Space, Security and Telecoms Co-Director

Sustainability

Dr Mirabelle Muûls

Dr Mirabelle Muûls
School of Convergence Science, Sustainability Convenor and Co-Director

Professor Ben Barratt

Professor Ben Barratt
School of Convergence Science, Sustainability Co-Director

Alyssa Gilbert

Alyssa Gilbert
School of Convergence Science, Sustainability Co-Director

Professor Nilay Shah

Professor Nilay Shah
School of Convergence Science, Sustainability Co-Director

Operations Team

The Operations Team is led by Daniela Manca (Director of Operations). Each theme has dedicated staff who are spread across Impact, Relationship, Bid Development, Comms & Events and Admin.  

Meet the Operations Team