Our people
Our research influences policy, changes lives and helps us to understand the world so that we can make it better. We're proud of our staff and how their work makes a difference.
Vice-President for Research
Professor Sue Hartley
Sue leads on the University’s research activity, including research excellence, the centres of excellence, Research Excellence Framework (REF) preparations, grant activity and impact. She works closely with Professor Dave Petley, Vice-President for Innovation.
Professor Sue Hartley's staff profile
Faculty Directors of Research & Innovation
Our five Faculty Directors of Research & Innovation (FDRIs) are responsible for developing and leading research, innovation and knowledge exchange strategies for their respective research areas.
Arts and Humanities: Professor Nicola Dibben
Nicola Dibben is Professor in Music and took up the role of Faculty Director of Research and Innovation in 2018.
Engineering (interim): Professor Mark Dickman
Health: Professor Paul Hatton
Professor Hatton is one of Europe’s leading bioengineers with an interdisciplinary research group working on innovative and emerging healthcare and manufacturing technologies to improve the repair and regeneration of human musculoskeletal and dental tissues.