College of Science and Engineering staff

Mark Dring in conversation.
Senior Lecturer & Programme Lead for Acoustics

Mark is a lecturer on the Sound, Light and Live Event Technology Degree and also on the IOA Diploma in Acoustics and Noise Control.

Aparna Duggirala
Lecturer in Clinical Genetics

Aparna Duggirala is a Lecturer in Clinical Genetics at the University of Derby. She is a molecular geneticist with a strong background in cell and molecular biology. She performs biomarker discovery and teaches undergraduate and postgraduate students on human metabolic diseases.

Dr Edris at School of Human Sciences graduation ceremony July 2022
Lecturer - Biomedical Sciences

Lecturer (Derby Scholar) in Biomedical Sciences, attached to the UoD Biomedical and Clinical Science Research Theme. Dr Edris has a research interest in rehabilitation medicine and related technology. Dr Edris has teaching experience at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels and currently contributes to the teaching of various modules within the College of Science and Engineering.

Dr David Elliott sampling soil in central Australia
Associate Professor in Microbiology

Dr. David Elliott is a microbial ecologist specialising in the roles of microbes in low productivity soils including drylands and the cryosphere. He leads the BSc (hons) Biology programme and teaches a variety of topics in Human and Environmental Sciences.

Lecturer of Economic Geology

Dr Holly Elliott is an Economic Geologist at the University of Derby. Recently, she has been involved in research relating to the formation of rare earth element deposits associated with carbonatite magmatic systems.

Mark Faghy smiling
Professor in Clinical Exercise Science

Mark is a Senior Lecturer in Exercise Physiology in the School of Human Sciences and an active researcher in the Human Science Research Centre.

Senior Technical Advisor - Sport

Image of PGR student Federico Marino working
Postgraduate Research Student

Federico is a Ph.D. candidate within the College of Science and Engineering and an Aerospace Engineer specialised in structures, materials and aerodynamics. 

Lecturer in Civil Engineering

Mike is a lecture in civil engineering and assistant programme leader for the civil engineering degree apprenticeship programme.

Francesco wearing wearing a navy jacket, standing in front of a window.
Lecturer in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation

Dr Ferraro joined the University of Derby as Lecturer in Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation, bringing a wealth of clinical and academic experiences. He received training in the UK and Italy and has emerged as a prominent researcher in Physiology, Biomechanics and Pedagogy.