School of Human Sciences staff

Dr Shivadas Sivasubramaniam
Dr Shivadas Sivasubramaniam
Head of Biomedical and Forensic Science

Dr Shiva D Sivasubramaniam is the Head of Biomedical and Forensic Science. His research scientific interests are trophoblast invasion and the effects of environmental pollution on developing placenta. His pedagogic research interests include medical ethics, student-centred teaching and enhancing academic integrity by developing student engagement.

Dr Sreejesh Sreedharan
Lecturer - Biomedical and Clinical Sciences

Nicola Taylor
Lecturer in Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science

Nicola is a Lecturer in Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science.

Staff member Timothy Lee
Dr Timothy Lee
Lecturer in Forensic Science

As a Lecturer in Forensic Science, Timothy teaches across different modules in the Forensic Science programmes. Timothy has a research background in the area of latent fingermark detection and enhancement and is interested in the interpretation and evaluation of evidence in various disciplines.

Professor Gyan Tripathi
Head of Human Sciences Research Centre, Professor of Human Physiology

Professor Gyan Tripathi is the Head of the Human Science Research Centre. He graduated with MSc in Biotechnology from the Indian Institute of Technology, Mumbai, India (1993) and completed his PhD in Biotechnology.

Joe Waldron
Analytical Chemistry Technician

Joe Waldron provides technical and laboratory support mainly within the area of Analytical Chemistry. Over the last 30 years Joe has supported various subjects including; Chemistry, Geology, Environmental and Forensic Sciences.

Dr Varsha Warrier
Lecturer in Forensic Science

Dr Varsha Warrier is a Lecturer in Forensic Science with a research background in Forensic Anthropology, specifically within the areas of virtual anthropology and computational statistics. Her subject interests include Forensic Anthropology, Crime Scene Investigation, Forensic Entomology, and Forensic Statistics.

Omari Williams
Senior Lecturer - BA (Hons) Sport Management

Omari Williams is the programme leader for BA (Hons) Sport Management. Omari's role enables him to provide a commercial focus for the degree, taking lead on partnerships with Derby County Football Club, Team Derby and Derbyshire County Cricket Club.

Jennifer Wilson
Programme Leader for BSc (H) Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation

Jennifer is a lecturer in the Sport and Exercise department at the University of Derby.

Jon Woodward mid conversation
Jon Woodward
Programme Leader, BA (Hons) Sport Coaching and Development; Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching

As a Senior Lecturer in Sports Coaching across the Sport and Exercise Science programmes, Jon supports students from a range of programmes with their learning, teaching and assessment activities, as well as supporting students with accessing work placements and internship opportunities as part of their degree and wider development.