College of Science and Engineering staff

Mark Newman
Senior Lecturer in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation

As a Senior Lecturer in Sport Therapy and Rehabilitation, Mark Newman is involved in teaching across a range of modules on the programme, delivering theoretical and practical sessions in line with the requirements of the Society of Sports Therapists. 

Van Bac Nguyen
Dr Van Bac Nguyen
Associate Professor in Civil Engineering

Van Bac is an Associate Professor in Civil Engineering. His work is based predominantly in different disciplines of engineering, including structural, mechanical, manufacturing and medical-biological engineering. 

Dr Scott Nicholls
Lecturer in Performance Analysis

As a Lecturer in Performance Analysis, Dr Scott Nicholls teaches on a variety of programmes across BSc Performance Analysis and Coaching Science and MSc Sport and Exercise Science. 

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ThankGod Njoku
Postgraduate Research Student

ThankGod is a Postgraduate Research Student in the College of Science and Engineering. His thesis title is Data Security and Privacy Platform Solutions for Blockchain Systems in Smart Government Using Machine Learning.

Rebekkah North
Sport and Exercise Science Technician - Sports Therapy

Rebekkah is a Sport and Exercise Science Technician with a focus on Sports Therapy. 

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Daniel Odiyi
Postgraduate Research Student

Daniel is a Postgraduate Research Student at the University of Derby. His thesis title is Optimization of Bio-based material For Composite Applications.

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Temitope Omisore
Postgraduate Research Student

Temitope is a postgraduate research student at the University of Derby. His thesis title is Fatigue After Impact Analysis on Recycled Carbon Fibre Sandwich Panels.

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Uchenna Charles Onyema
Postgraduate Research Student

Uchenna Charles Onyema holds an MSc in Control and Instrumentation and a BEng in Electronic Engineering. His thesis title is A tracking platform solution for autonomous vehicles localization in future smart cities using machine learning.

Dr Callum Osler
Senior Lecturer in Physiology

As a Senior Lecturer in Physiology, Callum Osler is involved in teaching, student supervision and research within the Sport and Exercise Science discipline area. His research has primarily focused on understanding the control of human balance.

Dr Tom Outram
Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics and Performance Analysis

As a Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics and Performance Analysis, Dr Outram teaches on a variety of programmes across Sport and Exercise Science. He also runs the University's Human Performance Unit which provides sports science support to athletes, teams and coaches.