College of Science and Engineering staff

Omar Hamza standing in front of a powerpoint presentation titled 'Digitalisation in managing railway geotechnical assets'.
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering

Omar is an associate professor and chartered civil engineer with a research interest in nature-driven self-healing concrete for underground construction, geohazard assessment of natural and infrastructure slopes affected by climate change, and low-carbon data-driven design solutions.

Technician: Clinical Skills and Simulation

Selina is the Clinical Skills & Simulation Technician who works predominantly out of the St Helena, Chesterfield Campus. She manages the day to day running of the site and provides technical support across the College of Health and Social Care.

Senior Lecturer in Computer Networks

Dr. Hardy is a senior lecturer in Computer Networks at the University of Derby. 

Associate Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science

Thomas is responsible for delivering the practical element of the Sports Specific Rehabilitation module. He delivers to second-year students offering real-world experience, science and research to cover rehabilitation.

Technical Team Leader for the School of Sport and Exercise Science

Ceri is the Team Leader for the Technicians in Sport and Exercise Science and Biomedical and Forensic Science.

Profile image of Elaine Hemers in a lab at the University of Derby
Head of School of Science

Elaine is the Head of the School of Science, with responsibilities including the oversight of teaching and research in the school.

Stacey Higgs
Postgraduate research student

Stacey Higgs is a further education and higher education lecturer in Animal Science and Zoo Management at Derby College, programmes accredited by the University of Derby. Her main areas of interest lie within research between human-animal interactions and the human perception of animals.

Adam Hill sitting on some music equipment
Associate Professor of Electroacoustics

Adam is an Associate Professor of Electroacoustics. He is programme leader on our MSc Audio Engineering. His research focuses on analysis, modelling, and wide-area spatiotemporal control of low-frequency sound reproduction and reinforcement.

Andy Hooton at an Open Day.
Head of Sport and Exercise Science

Dr Andy Hooton is the Head of Subject for Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science. Andy leads an exciting industry-led provision focused on developing the next generation of Sport and Exercise Scientists/Practitioners.

Rosemary smiling
Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management

Rosemary is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management. Her current role is within the College of Science and Engineering, in the School of Built and Natural Environmental. She tends to be involved in modules that discuss sustainability and environmental management issues and is currently the Sustainability Lead within the school.