Professor Kerry Kirwan appointed new Dean of WMG
Friday 1 August 2025
Professor Kerry Kirwan appointed new Dean of WMG
Professor Kerry Kirwan has been announced as WMG’s new Dean, effective 1 August 2025. He succeeds Professor Robin Clark, who was appointed Dean of WMG in October 2020.
Professor Kirwan comes to the appointment with over 30 years' experience at WMG, University of Warwick. He has been a part of the department since he completed his second-year project as part of his undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering.
His undergraduate studies ignited his passion for sustainable materials, and he went on to complete a Master’s degree and Engineering Doctorate at WMG, specialising in circular economy, polymer processing, and industrial applications.
These are areas of expertise he shares while teaching the engineers of tomorrow as a Professor of Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing, and in his activities as the Chair of the Sustainable Manufacturing and Materials Group. Previously, he served as the Director of the EPSRC Centre for Doctoral Training in Sustainable Materials and Manufacturing and Strategic Director of the Industrial Doctorate Centre at WMG.
Over the last eight years, Kerry has also helped build impact and engagement across the University’s faculties and with key partners and funders as the University’s Deputy Pro-Vice Chancellor (Research).
Welcoming the appointment, Professor Emma Flynn, Provost of University of Warwick, said: “I am delighted to have appointed Kerry Kirwan into the role as Dean of WMG. He puts people, both internal and external, at the centre of his vision. He will build on, and extend, the unique strength of WMG.”
Professor Kirwan commented: “I’m honoured to be the next Dean of WMG. I look forward to working with great colleagues, along with our industry partners, students, and other academic institutions, as we move on to our next adventure.”
You can find out more about Professor Kirwan, including his career history and research interests, by reading his WMG staff profile.