Our People
Dr Modupe JimohLink opens in a new window
Associate Professor of Civil and Humanitarian Engineering
A leader in capacity building and expert in wastewater treatment. Her research focuses on activated carbon for wastewater purification, and she is passionate about educating the next generation of water engineers.
Dr Soroush AbolfathiLink opens in a new window
Soroush.Abolfathi@warwick.ac.uk
Co-Lead, Global Research Priorities (GRPs) in Sustainable Cities
An expert in water and environmental engineering, specializing in pollution transport, climate resilience, and sustainable infrastructure. His research spans microplastic pollution, coastal protection, and circular economy solutions, with global projects influencing policy and environmental management.
Dr Mark BarrowLink opens in a new window
Reader in the Department of Chemistry
A specialist in Fourier transform ion cyclotron resonance (FTICR) mass spectrometry, with a focus on petroleomics and complex mixture analysis. His research explores petroleum characterization, biofuels, and environmental impact assessment, with significant collaborations in industry and academia.
Dr Gavin BellLink opens in a new window
Reader in the Department of Physics
A pioneer in water quality innovation, developing cutting-edge UV detection sensors for real-time water analysis. His work has exciting potential for citizen science initiatives and industry partnerships, with ongoing collaboration with Monash University.
Mathias FooLink opens in a new window
Associate Professor in Control and Engineering Biology
Biomedical Systems Engineering Course Leader. His research focuses on dynamical systems modeling and control of biological systems, particularly gene regulatory networks and synthetic biology applications for crop productivity. He has held research and teaching positions in the UK, South Korea, Malaysia, and Australia.
Dr Surangi Jayakody MudiyanselageLink opens in a new window
Surangi.Jayakody@warwick.ac.uk
Module Leader: Methods of Enquiry & Clinical Skills, Warwick Medical School
A board-certified Public Health specialist with extensive clinical and teaching experience. She leads research methods and clinical skills modules, contributing to curriculum development and student research supervision. Her background includes clinical work across multiple medical disciplines and contributions to NICE guideline assessments.
Prof. Olatunji KolawoleLink opens in a new window
Olatunji.Kolawole@warwick.ac.uk
Associate Tutor in the Warwick Medical School
A distinguished researcher in infectious diseases and environmental health, with expertise in water surveillance and wastewater reuse. With over 150 publications, he plays a key role in public health initiatives, including COVID-19 advisory and poliovirus containment. His work focuses on improving water treatment and access to potable water in Nigeria.
Prof. Julie MacphersonLink opens in a new window
Professor in the Department of Chemistry
A leading expert in electrochemical sensor development, with a focus on boron-doped diamond technology for environmental water monitoring and healthcare applications. Her research bridges materials science and electrochemistry, driving innovations in pollutant removal, advanced analytics, and sustainable chemical synthesis.
Prof. Mairi MacintyreLink opens in a new window
Professor in the WMG
A specialist in innovation and service design, she brings critical insight into water sustainability challenges, shaped by her hands-on experience in Mexico’s water sector.
Secretary for WaDeCoP
Chloe Smith
Chloe is the acting Research Officer for the School of Engineering and secretary for WaDeCoP.
If you have any questions, want to be added to the mailing list, or want to become a member of WaDeCoP, please email chloe.g.smith@warwick.ac.uk.