School of Human Sciences staff

Clare Roscoe
Dr Clare Roscoe
Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health

Dr Clare Roscoe is an Associate Professor in Physical Activity and Health. She is actively involved in research around the area of physical activity and fundamental movement skills in preschool and primary school-aged children.

Lee Rylands
Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Development

Lee is a Senior Lecturer in Sport Coaching and Development.

Dr Sebastien Moret
Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science

Sebastien Moret is a Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science, and Programme leader of the BSc in Forensic Science. He splits his time between teaching and research. He aims to provide the best quality teaching to equip his students with practical skills they will be able to use once they graduate.

Ben Sholademi Clinical Biochemistry Laboratory Investigation
Dr Ben Sholademi
Associate Lecturer in Biomedical Science

Ben Sholademi is an Associate Lecturer in Biomedical Science at the University of Derby and has over 20 years of professional experience both as a Biomedical Scientist and Clinical Scientist in the NHS and abroad. 

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.

Nicola Taylor
Lecturer in Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science

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

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.

Dr Marcela Usmari Moraes
Senior Research Technician in Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Metabolomics

As a Research Technician, Marcela supports postgraduate students and academics across the College of Science and Engineering on implementing and advancing their research. She also currently works on her own project focusing on understanding metabolic dysregulation and Alzheimer's disease. 

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.