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Meet our Postgraduate Researchers

At the forefront of innovation, our researchers tackle global challenges while creating a lasting impact within their field. Below is just a snapshot of the kind of work a PhD researcher will contribute.

  • Leah Brown

    My name is Leah and I am advancing early detection methods for ovarian cancer. I am working with the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy to achieve early diagnosis for ovarian cancer patients, with the aim of improving survival rates.

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  • Klaske van Wijngaarden

    I am investigating how trees respond to elevate carbon dioxide levels

  • Lucy Hoy

    I am transforming how schools support excluded young people

  • Anna Atkins

    My name is Anna and I am exploring how parenthood and social networks shape career success. My work investigates the contrasts between mothers and fathers, and how parenthood influences their social networks and the career support they receive.

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  • Rosie Madge

    I am shaping the future of battery recycling

  • Thomas Wynn

    I am reducing ammonia emissions for cleaner air

  • Nicole Cowell

    I am improving air quality monitoring with low-cost sensors

  • Ibrahim Albaik

    My name is Ibrahim and I am creating sustainable water solutions to tackle a scarce future. Following the completion of my PhD in Mechanical Engineering, I co-founded a business with fellow Birmingham graduates to develop atmospheric water generation technology.

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  • Yihsuan Lin

    I am strengthening the resillience of sustainable rail networks

  • Montgomery Simus

    I am bridging the gap between local cultures and global sustainability

  • Roz Symon

    I am bringing Shakespeare to new audiences through craft and creativity

  • Tamanna Malhotra

    My name is Tamanna and I am exploring how digital tools can boost young people’s mental health. I am researching how Augemented Social Play can be used in schools across different countries, with the aim of providing support to promote social wellbeing.

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  • Jemma Saunders

    I am revealing Birminghams true on-screen identity

  • Jithin Kannanthara

    I am bringing quantum technology to real-world applications

  • Manon Rumeau

    I am examining nitrogen cycling in two free air carbon dioxide enrichment facilities