Our Team
The Institute is guided by a community of academic and professional colleagues who bring strategic insight, disciplinary expertise and operational support. This page highlights the staff involved in shaping and advancing the Institute’s research activity.
Professor John Murray
Institute Director
Pro Vice-Chancellor (Teaching and Learning)
J.C.Murray@hud.ac.uk | 01484 957168
Professor Simon Parkinson
Professor of Cyber Security
School of Computing and Engineering Lead
Professor Laura Waters
Professor of Pharmaceutical Analysis
School of Applied Sciences Lead
Professor David Peebles
Professor of Cognitive Science
School of Human and Health Sciences Lead
Professor Qihai Huang
Professor of Entrepreneurship and Management
School of Business, Education and Law Lead
Dr Amanda Tinker
Academic Skills Manager
University Strategic Teaching and Learning Team Lead
Professor Richard Hill
Professor of Computer Science
School of Computing and Engineering