Research and PhD Management

  • Professor Maarten van Reeuwijk

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    Professor Maarten van Reeuwijk Director of Research

    +44 (0)20 7594 6059

    Remit

    • Chairs the Departmental Research Committee
    • Represents the Department on the Faculty Research Committee
    • Oversees the Departmental research strategy

  • Professor David Taborda

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    Professor David Taborda Director of PhD Programme

    +44 (0)20 7594 6033

    Remit

    • Administration of the PhD programme
    • Development and implementation of Departmental policies in according to College regulations
    • Chair of the Department Postgraduate Research Management Committee
    • Approval of research milestones and examinations

  • Sarah Willis

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    Sarah Willis Research Operations Manager

    +44(0)20 7594 1127

    Remit

    • Works with the Director of Research to support research activities in the Department including pre-award processes, REF and Open Access, departmental scholarships/fellowships, and the Department's Research Committee
    • Responsible for managing the postgraduate research (PhD) programme for the Department and is the main liaison with the College Registry
    • Advises on qualifications, eligibility, funding and recruitment

  • Khaled Taalab

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    Khaled Taalab Research Programmes Manager

    +44 (0)20 7594 1742

    Remit

    • Works with the Director of Research to develop a diverse portfolio of research activities and manage relationships with potential sponsors 
    • Identifies and creates opportunities for major research projects and works with academic staff and collaborators to develop funding proposals
    • Member of the Department's Research Committee

  • Fraser Arnold

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    Fraser Arnold Research Support Officer

    Remit

    • Supports the Departmental Research Operations Manager with aspects of the pre-award grant application process. 
    • Support the management of strategic grants with a specific focus on selected projects identified as requiring more dedicated administrative attention and those aligned with the research strategy
    • Manages the department's visiting academic, researcher, and PhD student process. 
    • Supports other research office activities including operational improvement, REF,  and the research office seminar series.

  • Briony Webb

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    Briony Webb Research Office Administrator and HR Administrator (for research staff)

    +44 (0)20 7594 6029

    Remit

    • Supports the functions of the Department Research Office
    • Administration of postgraduate research students (PhD)
    • HR administration for research funded posts and pre-award administration

  • Dr Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype

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    Dr Christian Malaga-Chuquitaype Postdoc Champion

    +44 (0)20 7594 5007

    Remit

    • Receives feedback from postdocs and fellows and present their views at department and faculty level
    • Provides advice to postdocs and fellows on available development training and support
    • Liaises with the departmental postdoc reps and encourage networking between postdocs and fellows
    • Contributes to the activities organised by the Postdoc and Fellows Development Centre and regularly attend their Champions meeting

  • Dr Christian Onof

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    Dr Christian Onof Senior Tutor (Postgraduate Research)

    Remit

    • Pastoral care for all postgraduate students in the Department
    • Chair of the Staff-Student Liaison Committees for taught and research postgraduate students

  • Dr Pinelopi Kyvelou

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    Dr Pinelopi Kyvelou Graduate Teaching Assistant Coordinator

    +44 (0)20 7594 6713

  • Dr Laure Sioné

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    Dr Laure Sioné Postdoc Representative

    +44 (0)20 7594 6789

  • Dr Shahin Jalili

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    Dr Shahin Jalili Postdoc Representative