Professor David Hannah
Deputy Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Sustainability)
Professor David Hannah studies hydroclimatology in cold regions, focusing on river dynamics, climate interactions, and ecohydrology.
Our People - BISCA
Institute Director
Deputy Directors
Dr Liza Jabbour
Professor
Liza's main research interest is applied international economics.
Dr Helen Onyeaka
Associate Professor
Helen's research interests include microbial responses to environmental stress, use of natural preservatives in food processing, food safety, quality and spoilage and antimicrobial resistance.
Research Fellows
Dr Tanvi Deshpande
Research & Impact Fellow
Dr Tanvi Deshpande is a social scientist working on multi-scalar climate governance issues, particularly cities in the global South.
Dr Thomas King
Research & Impact Fellow
Dr Thomas King is in geophysics for natural and built environments, focused around deployment of novel sensing methodologies, numerical inversion and role of AI, policy and governance in addressing climate challenges.
Dr Maria Teresa Gonzalez Valencia
Research Fellow
Maria Teresa is an environmental economist, examining the links between people and changes in their social and natural environments.
BISCA Affiliates
Affiliates act as supporters and advocates for BISCA while gaining benefits of our exciting research environment, inclusive and diverse culture, and facilities and assets. Affiliates reach beyond the University to industry, policymakers and wider society to drive impactful research for sustainability and climate action. Affiliation operates as a flexible, mutually beneficial and committed arrangement to deliver targeted activities with clear outcomes towards our objectives.
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BISCA Associates
The Birmingham Institute for Sustainability and Climate Action (BISCA) welcomes external experts and thought leaders to join our community as BISCA Associates; a diverse and dynamic network committed to advancing sustainability and climate action.
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The BISCA Team
Working in partnership with the BISCA leadership, our skilled group of Professional Service and Technical staff support the breadth of activity facilitated by the Institute.
Professional Services
Ms Jessica Mylchreest
Head of Institute Operations
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Mr Joshua Panteli
Project Manager
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Mr Jay Dong
Research & Engagement Support Officer
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Ms Ruth Bertram
Operations Coordinator
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