College of Science and Engineering staff

Zhiyin Yang
Professor Zhiyin Yang
Professor of Aerospace Engineering

Professor Zhiyin Yang's main role is to carry out high-quality research and lead research activities in the area of Thermofluids. He is a world-leading expert in large-eddy simulation (LES) and separated flow transition with more than 130 publications. He also teaches on Mechanical/Motorsport Engineering courses. 

Jilin Ye at our Markeaton Street site.
Dr Jilin Ye
Programme Leader for MSc Courses in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering

Prior to joining the University of Derby as a Senior Lecturer in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Jilin spent a couple of years in research positions at Loughborough University and the University of Warwick.

Professor Yong Xue
Head of Discipline (Computing)

Harry Yu
Dr Harry (Hongqing) Yu
Associate Professor in Data Science

Dr Hongqing Yu also known as Harry is an Associate Professor of Data Science. He mainly teaches on the topics involved in Data Science, Machine learning and AI technologies. 

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Dr Dmitry Zaitsev
Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering

Dmitry Zaitsev is a Senior Lecturer in Software Engineering at the University of Derby.

Georgios Zouganelis in a lab coat
Dr Georgios Zouganelis
Senior Lecturer in Forensic Science

Georgios is a Forensic Science Lecturer, his research combines elements of biochemistry, genetics, nanotechnology and toxicology to address issues in forensic, environmental and biomedical settings related to biological identification and toxicity

Mina sitting in front of the Team Derby banner
Dr Minas Mina
Senior Lecturer

Minas Mina is a Lecturer in Biomechanics and Strength and Conditioning in the School of Human Sciences. His role includes teaching on biomechanics, neurophysiology and other units, as well as, leading research projects in areas such as sports biomechanics, neurophysiology, and strength and conditioning. 

Catherine smiling.
Catherine Ross
Postgraduate Research Student

Catherine is a Postgraduate Research Student who has also worked as a Sports Massage Therapist and as an Assistant Physical Activity Development Officer.