Committee Members
Dr Barbara Abreu
Research Fellow in Computational Biology/Biophysics, SLS
Deciphering the mechanisms of antibiotic resistance through 3D protein models.
Dr Carlo Ferri
Research Fellow in Automation Systems, WMG
Advancing the state of the art in automation technologies with predictive analytics for data-driven insights.
Dr Mahyar Koshkouei (Chair)
Research Fellow in Battery Testing and Characterisation, WMG
Helping make batteries safer, longer-lasting, and more reliable—advancing the technologies that power phones, vehicles, and the grid through testing and modelling.
Dr Criska Li
Research Fellow, School of Life Sciences
Combating antimicrobial resistance by targeting peptidoglycan and protein biosynthesis using enzymology and structural biology.
Dr Kawa Manmi
Research Fellow, Warwick Mathematics Institute (WMI)
Working on physics-based battery modelling at the continuum level-specifically modelling SEI formation and growth to understand how batteries age and degrade.
Dr Kunal Manna
Research Fellow, WMG
Pioneering smarter recycling—combining data analytics and polymer science to transform plastic waste into high-value materials at the Centre for Polymers and Composites.
Dr Puritut (Oat) Nakhanivej
Research Fellow in Forensic Analysis of Batteries, WMG
Investigating early signatures of failures of battery cells by advanced characterisation and comprehensive electrochemical analyses.
Dr Duygu Sap
Research Fellow, Centre for Applications of Mathematical and Computing Sciences, Warwick Mathematics Institute
Developing theoretical frameworks and algorithms through interdisciplinary research to address real-world problems, leveraging methods from mathematics, engineering, statistics, and AI, and offering innovative solutions for challenges posed by partners in academia, industry, and government.
Dr Ravi Prakash Singh
Research Fellow, Warwick Mathematics Institute (WMI) and WMG
Engaged in an interdisciplinary collaboration between WMG and the Mathematics Institute, focusing on metal forming and sustainable manufacturing through computational modelling, multiscale simulation, and digital integration for Industry 4.0.
Dr Victoria Sodré
Research Fellow in Enzymology/Biotechnology
Harnessing the power of microbes and enzymes to turn plant waste into valuable products—from sweet-smelling aromas to pharmaceuticals, bioplastics, and agrochemicals.
Dr Anjana Wijesekara
Research Fellow, Physics
Focusing on fabrication and characterisation of diamond-based quantum technology devices using advanced micro and nanofabrication techniques.
Dr Gloria Zhao
Research Fellow in Physics
Reimagining diamonds—from luxury to leading-edge technology—making them everyone’s friend through science and innovation.
Dr Evelien Zwanenburg
Research Fellow, WMG
Using X-ray Computed Tomography to uncover secrets inside objects, from batteries to biscuits.