Postgraduate External Examiners

External Examiners carry out a vital role for the University and provide one of the principal means by which it maintains threshold academic standards. The role is an integral and essential part of institutional quality assurance.

Further information about External Examining can be found in Senate Regulation 4.

For queries concerning the External Examining process please contact external@brunel.ac.uk in the first instance.

Students

Please note that it is not appropriate for you to make direct contact with the External Examiner(s) for your programme (or modular/assessment block).

If you have any queries concerning your individual performance or achievement, or any other issues about your programme of study, you should speak to your tutor or other specified point of contact in your Department to discuss your particular situation.

If you wish to challenge a decision of the Board of Examiners, you should submit an Academic Appeal.

If you are dissatisfied with any aspect of the University's provision, you may wish to submit a Formal Complaint.

If you would like to be involved with the quality management process through which the university considers and responds to its External Examiners please contact your College Education Manager in the first instance.

College of Engineering, Design and Physical Sciences

MA Design and Branding Strategy

Professor Richard Hazenberg (2023-2027), University of Northampton

MA Design Strategy and Innovation

Professor Richard Hazenberg (2023-2027), University of Northampton

MSc Advanced Chemical Engineering

Mr Gregor Colville (2024-2028), University of Strathclyde

MSc Advanced Electronic and Electrical Engineering

Professor Kais Atallah (2022-2026), University of Sheffield

MSc Advanced Engineering Design

Dr Darren Southee (2022-2026), University of Loughborough

MSc Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technologies

Dr Darren Southee (2022-2026), University of Loughborough

MSc Advanced Manufacturing Systems & Technologies (online)

Dr Dimitris Zisis (2023-2027), University of East Anglia

MSc Advanced Mechanical Engineering

Professor Vahid Niasar (2023-2026), University of Manchester

MSc Aerospace Engineering
MEng Aerospace Engineering

Dr Rob Howell (2023-2028), Sheffield University

MSc Artificial Intelligence

Dr Jeroen Keppens (2023-2027), King's College London

MSc Automotive Engineering

Professor Alfred Akisanya (2024-2028), University of Aberdeen

MEng Automotive Engineering

Professor Alasdair Cairns (2024-2028), University of Nottingham

MSc Building Services Engineering

Professor Hongwei Wu (2025-2029), University of Hertfordshire

MSc Building Services Engineering Management

Professor Hongwei Wu (2025-2029), University of Hertfordshire

MSc Building Services Engineering with Sustainable Energy

Professor Hongwei Wu (2025-2029), University of Hertfordshire

MEng Chemical Engineering

Mr Gregor Colville (2024-2028), University of Strathclyde
Dr Rosa Marisa Cuéllar-Franca (2024-2028), University of Manchester

MSc Civil Engineering

Dr Boulent Imam (2024-2027), University of Surrey

MSc Data Science and Analytics
MSc by Research in Data Science and Analytics

Dr Jeroen Keppens (2023-2027), King's College London

MSc Digital and Technology Solutions Specialist (Data Analytics) Degree Apprenticeship

Dr Thomas Bruun Madsen (2025-2029), University of West London

MSc Digital Design and Branding

Mr Laurence Murphy (2023-2027), University of Salford

MSc Digital Design (Motion Graphics)
MSc Digital Design (3D Animation)
MSc Digital Design (Immersive Mixed Reality)

Mr Laurence Murphy (2023-2027), University of Salford

MSc Digital Games Theory and Design

Dr Merlyn Seller (2025-2029), University of Edinburgh

MSc Digital Service Design

Dr Max Wilson (2021-2025), University of Nottingham

MSc Electric Vehicle Systems

Dr Wenlong Ming (2023-2027), Cardiff University

MSc Engineering Management

Dr Fotios Misopoulos (2025-2029), University of Liverpool

MSc Engineering Management (Online)

Dr Dimitris Zisis (2023-2027), University of East Anglia

MSc Engineering Operations Management (Online)

Dr Dimitris Zisis (2023-2027), University of East Anglia

MSc Environmental Management (Pollution)

Dr Costas Velis (2022-2026), University of Leeds

MSc Environmental Management (Resources and Waste Management)

Dr Costas Velis (2022-2026), University of Leeds

MSc Environmental Management (Sustainable Water Resources)

Dr Costas Velis (2022-2026), University of Leeds

MSci Environmental Sciences

TBC

MRes Environmental Sciences

Dr Costas Velis (2022-2026), University of Leeds

MSc Flood and Coastal Engineering

Dr Yunqing Xuan (2025-2028), Swansea University

MSc Financial Mathematics

Professor Jing Chen (2022-2026), Cardiff University

MSc Human-AI Interaction

Professor Simon Nicholas Warburton Robinson (2025-2029), Swansea University

MSc Integrated Product Design

Dr Paul Micklethwaite (2023-2027), Manchester Metropolitan University

MSc Lightweight Structures and Impact Engineering

Professor Marko Tirovic (2021-2025), Cranfield University

MSc Project and Infrastructure Management

Professor George Agyekum-Mensah (2023-2027), London South Bank University

MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

Professor Shashi Paul (2023-2027), De Montford University

MSc Statistics with Data Analytics

Dr Rui Zhu (2022-2026), City, University of London

MSc Structural Engineering

Dr Stergios-Aristoteles Mitoulis (2025-2029), University of Birmingham

MSc Sustainable Electrical Power

Professor Liana Cipcigan (2020-2025), Cardiff University

MSc Sustainability, Entrpreneurship and Design

Dr Costas Velis (2022-2026), University of Leeds

MSc Water and Environmental Engineering

Professor Adrian Butler (2024-2028), Imperial College London

MSc Wireless and Computer Communication Networks

Professor Zhili Sun (2021-2025), University of Surrey

College of Arts, Law and Social Science

LLM Intellectual Property Law

Professor Tanya Aplin (2023-2027), King's College London
Dr Charlotte Bendall (2022-2026), Birmingham University
Professor Henrique Carvalho (2021-2026), University of Warwick
Dr Ruth Lamont (2022-2026), University of Manchester
Dr Diana Sancho (2024-2028), University of Westminster
Dr Birgit Schippers (2024-2028), University of Strathclyde
Dr Patricia Živković (2024-2028), University of Aberdeen

LLM International Commercial Law

Dr Diana Sancho (2024-2028), University of Westminster
Dr Birgit Schippers (2024-2028), University of Strathclyde
Dr Horace W H Yeung (2024-2027), University of Leicester
Dr Patricia Živković (2024-2028), University of Aberdeen

LLM International Financial Regulation and Corporate Law

LLM International Human Rights Law

Dr Sylvie Bacquet (2024-2028), University of Westminster
Professor Sonia Morano-Foadi (2021-2025), Oxford Brookes University
Dr Diana Sancho (2024-2028), University of Westminster
Dr Birgit Schippers (2024-2028), University of Strathclyde
Dr Patricia Živković (2024-2028), University of Aberdeen

LLM Law

Dr Sylvie Bacquet (2024-2028), University of Westminster
Dr Charlotte Bendall (2022-2026), Birmingham University
Professor Henrique Carvalho (2021-2026), University of Warwick
Dr Ruth Lamont (2022-2026), University of Manchester
Professor Sonia Morano-Foadi (2021-2025), Oxford Brookes University
Dr Diana Sancho (2024-2028), University of Westminster
Dr Birgit Schippers (2024-2028), University of Strathclyde
Dr Horace W H Yeung (2024-2027), University of Leicester
Dr Patricia Živković (2024-2028), University of Aberdeen

MA Art Psychotherapy

Professor Diane Waller (2022-2026), Goldsmiths, University of London

MA Children, Youth and International Development

Dr Jessica Johnson (2025-2028), University of Birmingham

MA Creative Writing

Dr Sonia Overall (2024-2027), Canterbury Christchurch University

MA Creative Writing for Marketing

Dr Sonia Overall (2024-2027), Canterbury Christchurch University

MA Creative Writing: The Novel

Dr Sonia Overall (2024-2027), Canterbury Christchurch University

MA Digital Games: Theory and Design

Dr William Humberto Huber (2021–2025), Abertay University

MA Education

Dr Emma Jones (2024-2028), University College London

MA Education (Leadership and Management)

Dr Emma Jones (2024-2028), University College London

MA Education (Professional Practice and Pedagogy)

Dr Emma Jones (2024-2028), University College London

MA Education (Special Educational Needs and Disability and Inclusion)

Dr Emma Jones (2024-2028), University College London

MA Education (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education)

Dr Emma Jones (2024-2028), University College London

MA English Literature

Professor Tim Fulford (2024-2028), De Montfort University

MA Intelligence and Security Studies

Professor Julian James Richards (2024-2028), The University of Buckingham

MA International Journalism

Dr Susana Sampaio-Dias (2021-2026), University of Portsmouth

MA International Relations

Associate Professor Ra Mason (2025-2029), University of East Anglia

MA Law, Policy & Practice (Ethics, Governance & Compliance)

TBC

MA Law, Policy & Practice (Migration Law, Policy & Practice)

Professor Sonia Morano-Foadi (2021-2025), Oxford Brookes University

MA Wargaming and Resilience Planning

Dr David E. Banks (2024-2028), King's College London

MA Media and Public Relations

Dr Ruxandra Trandafoiu (2021-2025), Edge Hill University
From June 2025: Dr Allison Elizabeth Cavanagh (2025-2029), University of Leeds

MRes Social Anthropology

Dr Jessica Johnson (2025-2028), University of Birmingham

MSc Anthropology of Childhood, Youth and Education

Dr Jessica Johnson (2025-2028), University of Birmingham

MSc Anthropology of International Development and Humanitarian Assistance

Dr Jessica Johnson (2025-2028), University of Birmingham

MSc Media and Communications

Dr Martin Hall (2022-2026), York St John University

MSc Media and Communications (Media Practice)

Dr Martin Hall (2022-2026), York St John University

MSc Medical Anthropology

Dr Jessica Johnson (2025-2028), University of Birmingham

MSc Political Communication

Dr Susana Sampaio-Dias (2021-2026), University of Portsmouth

MSc Psychological and Psychiatric Anthropology

Dr Jessica Johnson (2025-2028), University of Birmingham

PGCE Primary Education (5-11 years) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Ms Julie Taylor (2021-2026), University of Warwick

PGCE Secondary Education (English) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Ms Sue Pinnick (2025-2028), University of Sussex

PGCE Secondary Education (Mathematics) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Dr Linda (Yuqian) Wang (2024-2028), Durham University

PGCE Secondary Education (Physical Education) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Mrs Kimberley Hibbert-Mayne (2024-2028), University of Worcester

PGCE Secondary Education (Physics with Mathematics) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Dr Ronald Mazorodze (2024-2028), London Metropolitan University

PGCE Secondary Education (Science with Biology) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Dr Ronald Mazorodze (2024-2028), London Metropolitan University

PGCE Secondary Education (Science with Chemistry) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Dr Ronald Mazorodze (2024-2028), London Metropolitan University

PGCE Secondary Education (Science with Physics) with recommendation for Qualified Teacher Status

Dr Ronald Mazorodze (2024-2028), London Metropolitan University

PGCERT Intellectual Property Law

PGCERT Intelligence Analysis

Professor Julian James Richards (2024-2028), The University of Buckingham

College of Health, Medicine and Life Sciences

Master of Public Health

Professor James Rubin (2021-2026), King's College London

MA Social Work
MSc Social Work

Dr Michaela Rogers (2024-2028), University of Sheffield
Dr Gillian Ferguson (2024-2028), The Open University

MRes Environmental Sciences
MRes Environmental Management

Dr Costas Velis (2022-2026), University of Leeds

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice

Ms Caroline Kerry (2023-2027), University of Essex
Mr Tobias Rankin (2023-2027), University of Plymouth
Mr Mahdi Shayan (2025-2029), University of Roehampton

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Apprenticeship)

Ms Caroline Kerry (2023-2027), University of Essex
Mr Tobias Rankin (2023-2027), University of Plymouth
Mr Mahdi Shayan (2025-2029), University of Roehampton

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Cardiovascular Health)

Ms Caroline Kerry (2023-2027), University of Essex
Mr Tobias Rankin (2023-2027), University of Plymouth
Mr Mahdi Shayan (2025-2029), University of Roehampton

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Critical Care)

Ms Caroline Kerry (2023-2027), University of Essex
Mr Tobias Rankin

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation)

Ms Caroline Kerry (2023-2027), University of Essex
Mr Tobias Rankin (2025-2027), University of Plymouth
Mr Mahdi Shayan (2025-2029), University of Roehampton

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Neurological Rehabilitation)

Ms Caroline Kerry (2023-2027), University of Essex
Mr Tobias Rankin (2025-2027), University of Plymouth
Mr Mahdi Shayan (2025-2029), University of Roehampton

MSc Advanced Clinical Practice (Pelvic Health)

Ms Caroline Kerry (2023-2027), University of Essex
Mr Tobias Rankin (2025-2027), University of Plymouth
Mr Mahdi Shayan (2025-2029), University of Roehampton