College of Science and Engineering staff

Lecturer in Sport, Outdoor and Exercise Science

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

John giving a presentation
Senior Lecturer

Dr John Thorley is a Senior Lecturer with the College of Science and Engineering.  

Timo Kapsalis sitting in front of a University-of-Derby building.
Lecturer in Architectural Design and Technology

Timo is a Lecturer in Architectural Design and Technology and the Director of the Interior Architecture and Venue Design programme of studies. 

Staff member Timothy Lee
Lecturer in Forensic Science

As a Lecturer in Forensic Science, Timothy teaches across different modules in the Forensic Science programmes. Timothy has a research background in the area of latent fingermark detection and enhancement and is interested in the interpretation and evaluation of evidence in various disciplines.

Staff member Tolulope Abejide in the lab
Lecturer in Forensic Science (CSI with Digital Forensics)

Tolulope is a lecturer in Forensic Science, who has a strong interest in both teaching and research.

Eleni Tracada
Lecturer in Architecture

Lecturer in Architecture.

Usman Sattar
Lecturer Information Technology

Dr Mian Usman Sattar is a leading academic and interdisciplinary researcher whose expertise spans Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business Intelligence, and Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). His research is grounded in a leadership-focused, impact-driven ethos that integrates theoretical advancements with real-world applications across healthcare, education, and industry.

Marcela Usmari Moraes performing maintenance of the mass spectrometry in the OMICs laboratory
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. 

Square image of Stefano Valvano
Associate Professor in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering

Dr Stefano Valvano is an Associate Professor in Integrated Computational Materials Engineering, in the School of Engineering, at the College of Science and Engineering. His research interests include Composite materials for Aerospace, Mechanical and Industrial applications and advanced Numerical methods for the analysis of complex structures and systems.

Postgraduate Research Student

Martin's research project is about identifying effective strategies regarding the disclosure of evidence in police interviews with suspects. He is a lecturer and investigative psychologist working at the Police Academy of the Netherlands.