The Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Committee meets termly and comprises members from all areas within the School and all career stages from PhD students to the Head of School.
*The membership of the committee is currently under review.
*The School acknowledges that the term 'BAME' may not be entirely representative and can conflate diverse groups. It is used by the School as it aligns with terminology widely used by the University, allowing effective use of existing data.
Dr Alston J. MisquittaAcademic – Centre for Condensed Matter Physics
I am a condensed matter physicist who could also be a computational chemist. I specialise in the theoretical developments and modelling of intermolecular interactions, and recently blend machine learning with my work on physical models.
Heather WilliamsSchool Manager
Ensuring our School is more diverse, inclusive, and that all opportunities are accessible to everyone is incredibly important to me.
Dr Linda CremonesiReader In Particle Physics
I work to make sure that all voices and concerns heard within the School.
Professor Alan DrewProfessor of Experimental Physics
Having survived a life threatening illness in 2020, which resulted in temporary blindness, deafness and paralysis below the neck, he returned to work a year after with permanent hidden disabilities. With this direct lived experience of returning to work, and a disabled railcard in his pocket, Alan became a board member of a charity in London whose role is to assist disabled people back into the workplace and advise employers make reasonable adjustments to the workplace to enable it. Since returning to work, he has made direct impact in the facilities and working practices at QMUL, and feels it is now the right time to be part of the EDI committee to further this contribution.
Dr Heli HietalaLecturer in Space Plasma Physics
In the committee I want to foster inclusivity in our School including family friendly practices and improved workplace accessibility. Small adjustments can make a big difference to people’s wellbeing.
Professor Peter HobsonParticle Physics Research Centre
It is extremely important to me that we collectively make the School more diverse, ensure everyone feels included, and that every opportunity is accessible to all.
Dr Nasima KanwalNMR Laboratory Manager
I am committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that values diversity and provides equal opportunities for everyone.
Dr Anthony PhillipsAcademic – Centre for Condensed Matter Physics
I am a condensed matter physicist working on designing materials with interesting properties. I joined the committee to help dismantle the barriers that prevent talented people from taking their place in physics.
Professor Marina ResminiProfessor of Materials Chemistry
My research focuses on functional nanomaterials, with applications at the interface of physical and bio/medical sciences, particularly as sensors and drug delivery systems.
Dr Christos VergisPostdoctoral Research Assistant In Higgs
I am especially committed to promoting mental health support and helping make Chemistry accessible and representative of society as a whole.
Dr Ji WuResearch Manager
I believe strongly in equality and creating a diverse workplace with opportunities for all.