College of Science and Engineering staff

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Dr Stefano Valvano
Associate Professor in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering

Dr Stefano Valvano is an Associate Professor in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, in the School of Engineering, at the College of Science and Engineering. His research interests include Composite materials for Aerospace, Mechanical and Industrial applications and advanced Numerical methods for the analysis of complex structures and systems.

Martijn van Beek
Postgraduate Research Student

Martin's research project is about identifying effective strategies regarding the disclosure of evidence in police interviews with suspects. He is a lecturer and investigative psychologist working at the Police Academy of the Netherlands.

Mike Veveris
Senior Lecturer Product Design

Mike is Senior Lecturer in Product Design.

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.

Dr Adrian Watson
Senior Lecturer in Geology

Adrian is a Senior Lecturer in Geology and the Study Abroad Coordinator for Geology.

Alan Whitfield sitting
Alan Whitfield
Lecturer for Environmental Health

Dr Bruce Wiggins presenting at Sounds in Space, 2018
Dr Bruce Wiggins
Associate Professor (Research) in Audio Engineering

Dr Bruce Wiggins teaches in our Audio Engineering disciplines. He focuses on immersive audio and digital signal processing. His research in immersive audio has led to international impact outside of academia, and was highlighted in our Research Excellence Framework exercises in both 2014 and 2022.

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.