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Brunel Design School

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Dr Harry Agius Dr Harry Agius
Senior Lecturer in Computing
Harry has research and teaching expertise in various aspects of digital media, games and creative co...
T: +44 (0)1895 265993
E: harry.agius@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265993 harry.agius@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 212
Mr Qais Ahmad Mr Qais Ahmad
PhD Student
I completed my BA in Graphic Design and Applied Arts at Yarmouk University, Jordan in 2011 and gradu...
E: qais.ahmad@brunel.ac.uk
qais.ahmad@brunel.ac.uk
Mrs Laila Al Jahwari Mrs Laila Al Jahwari
PhD Student
Laila is a full-time doctoral researcher in Design Integrated PhD program under the supervision of D...
E: laila.aljahwari2@brunel.ac.uk
laila.aljahwari2@brunel.ac.uk
Miss Youmna Abdel-Qader Atawi Al-Dmour Miss Youmna Abdel-Qader Atawi Al-Dmour
PhD Student
E: youmnaabdel-qaderatawi.al-dmour@brunel.ac.uk
youmnaabdel-qaderatawi.al-dmour@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Neil Alexander Mr Neil Alexander
PhD Student
E: neil.alexander@brunel.ac.uk
neil.alexander@brunel.ac.uk
Mrs Aseel Mohammad Irsheid Alja'afreh Mrs Aseel Mohammad Irsheid Alja'afreh
PhD Student
Aseel Mohammed Aljaafreh is a PhD student in the design department. Aseel's doctoral research invest...
E: aseelmohammadirsheid.alja'afreh@brunel.ac.uk
aseelmohammadirsheid.alja'afreh@brunel.ac.uk
Ms Thanaa Al-Rawashdeh Ms Thanaa Al-Rawashdeh
PhD Student
E: thanaa.al-rawashdeh@brunel.ac.uk
thanaa.al-rawashdeh@brunel.ac.uk
Professor Marios Angelides Professor Marios Angelides
Divisional Lead / Professor - Computing
Marios C. Angelides is a Computer Scientist, Chartered Engineer (CEng) and a Chartered Fellow o...
T: +44 (0)1895 265990
E: marios.angelides@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265990 marios.angelides@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 230
Mr Gobi Aroganam Mr Gobi Aroganam
PhD Student
Gobi, is a PhD Design student at Brunel, with an engineering undergraduate and design postgraduate q...
E: gobi.aroganam@brunel.ac.uk
gobi.aroganam@brunel.ac.uk
Miss Ezrin Azhar Miss Ezrin Azhar
PhD Student
Faten Ezrin Azhar is a first year full-time PhD student in the Design Department at Brunel Universit...
E: ezrin.azhar@brunel.ac.uk
ezrin.azhar@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Christian Azolan Mr Christian Azolan
Lecturer (Professional Practice) Digital Media
Christian is a Digital Visual Artist and has worked in the Fashion, Publishing and Maritime Industry...
T: +44 (0)1895 266432
E: christian.azolan@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266432 christian.azolan@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 352
Mr Nour-Eddine Baallal Mr Nour-Eddine Baallal
PhD Student
E: nour-eddine.baallal@brunel.ac.uk
nour-eddine.baallal@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Jinghao Bai Mr Jinghao Bai
PhD Student
Introduce I am committed to exploring the connection between Human-Computer Interaction(HCI) and com...
E: jinghao.bai@brunel.ac.uk
jinghao.bai@brunel.ac.uk
Ms Nevena Balezdrova Ms Nevena Balezdrova
PhD Student
Nevena Balezdrova is a full-time PhD design researcher under the supervision of Dr Youngok Choi and ...
E: nevena.balezdrova@brunel.ac.uk
nevena.balezdrova@brunel.ac.uk
Miss Mathurada Bejrananda Miss Mathurada Bejrananda
PhD Student
Mathurada is a full-time doctoral design researcher under the supervision of Dr Busayawan Lam and Dr...
E: mathurada.bejrananda@brunel.ac.uk
mathurada.bejrananda@brunel.ac.uk
Miss Sena Berktas Miss Sena Berktas
PhD Student
E: sena.berktas@brunel.ac.uk
sena.berktas@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Chris Biggadike Mr Chris Biggadike
PhD Student
E: chris.biggadike@brunel.ac.uk
chris.biggadike@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Aimone Bodini Mr Aimone Bodini
PhD Student
E: aimone.bodini@brunel.ac.uk
aimone.bodini@brunel.ac.uk
Dr Richard Bonser Dr Richard Bonser
Brunel Academic Director (West London Institute of Technology) / Reader
T: +44 (0)1895 266646
E: richard.bonser@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266646 richard.bonser@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 156
Mr John Boult Mr John Boult
HP Lecturer - Design
John Boult is a Senior Lecturer (Part Time) on the MA Design Strategy Programme. He is Module Leader...
T: +44 (0)1895 266486
E: john.boult@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266486 john.boult@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 160
Mr Charlie Bradley Mr Charlie Bradley
Research Assistant
E: charlie.bradley@brunel.ac.uk
charlie.bradley@brunel.ac.uk
Dr Fabrizio Ceschin Dr Fabrizio Ceschin
Reader in Design
I am a Reader in Design for Sustainability, coordinator of the Design for Sustainability research gr...
T: +44 (0)1895 267394
E: fabrizio.ceschin@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267394 fabrizio.ceschin@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 156
Dr Youngok Choi Dr Youngok Choi
Senior Lecturer
Dr Youngok Choi is a senior lecturer and programme director of MA Design and branding Strategy ...
T: +44 (0)1895 266573
E: youngok.choi@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266573 youngok.choi@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 160
Mr Stephen Cockett Mr Stephen Cockett
Lecturer (Education) in Digital Media
T: +44 (0)1895 266745
E: stephen.cockett@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266745 stephen.cockett@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 352
Dr Federico Colecchia Dr Federico Colecchia
Lecturer in Creative Electronics and Programming
I am a specialist in emerging technologies and innovation. My research focusses on the integration b...
T: +44 (0)1895 266236
E: federico.colecchia@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266236 federico.colecchia@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 261
Miss Alison Crewe Miss Alison Crewe
Departmental Administrator
T: +44 (0)1895 266539
E: alison.crewe@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266539 alison.crewe@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 257
Dr Damon Daylamani-Zad Dr Damon Daylamani-Zad
Senior Lecturer in Digital Media
T: +44 (0)1895 267638
E: damon.daylamani-zad@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267638 damon.daylamani-zad@brunel.ac.uk Tower C 107
Professor Hua Dong Professor Hua Dong
Head of Brunel Design School/Professor
Hua Dong is Professor and Head of Brunel Design School. Her research expertise is inclusive design. ...
T: +44 (0)1895 265450
E: hua.dong@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265450 hua.dong@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 257b
Dr Obiajulu Egbunike Dr Obiajulu Egbunike
Innovation Director (Co-Innovate)
As an Innovation director for Co-Innovate project, my role is to engage, recruit and link London Sma...
T: +44 (0)1895 268904
E: obiajulu.egbunike@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 268904 obiajulu.egbunike@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 256
Dr Mohammed Elsouri Dr Mohammed Elsouri
Lecturer in Computer-based Design Methods and Mechanics
Mohammed Elsouri is a lecturer in Computer Based Design Methods at Brunel. His research interests ar...
T: +44 (0)1895 265065
E: mohammed.elsouri@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265065 mohammed.elsouri@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 261
Ms Nadine Fayyad Ms Nadine Fayyad
PhD Student
An active Interior Designer and Academic in the same field with a demonstrated history of working in...
E: nadine.fayyad@brunel.ac.uk
nadine.fayyad@brunel.ac.uk
Dr Lynn Gabrielson Dr Lynn Gabrielson
HP Lecturer - Design
E: lynn.gabrielson@brunel.ac.uk
lynn.gabrielson@brunel.ac.uk
Dr Vanja Garaj Dr Vanja Garaj
Reader in Design
Reader in Design, Director of Research for Brunel Design School and Module Leader for DM5544 Design ...
T: +44 (0)1895 266964
E: vanja.garaj@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266964 vanja.garaj@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 257
Professor Joseph Giacomin Professor Joseph Giacomin
Professor - Design
Joseph Giacomin is a professor of Human Centred Design at Brunel University London where he performs...
T: +44 (0)1895 265340
E: joseph.giacomin@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265340 joseph.giacomin@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 255
Professor David Harrison Professor David Harrison
Professor - Design Research
David Harrison  is a  Professor of Design Research and lectures in Sustainable Design and ...
T: +44 (0)1895 266321
E: david.harrison@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266321 david.harrison@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 151
Mr Tom Higgs Mr Tom Higgs
Lecturer (Education)
Tom Higgs is the Module Leader for Design Process & Research YR1.   Tom is a British P...
T: +44 (0)1895 266680
E: tom.higgs@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266680 tom.higgs@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 160
Mr Robert Holdway Mr Robert Holdway
Innovation Director
Through Co-Innovate I facilitate collaborative projects between businesses and Brunel University aca...
E: robert.holdway@brunel.ac.uk
robert.holdway@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Chris Holt Mr Chris Holt
HP Lecturer - Design
Module Leader, Strategic Design Management and Co-module Tutor/Asessor on Design Futures with John B...
T: +44 (0)1895 265861
E: chris.holt@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265861 chris.holt@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 160
Dr Jinsheng Kang Dr Jinsheng Kang
Honorary Senior Lecturer
Jinsheng joined Brunel Design as a Lecturer in Design in 2003. He is a Chartered Engineer (CEng), Me...
T: +44 (0)1895 266330
E: jinsheng.kang@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266330 jinsheng.kang@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 261
Dr Hyejin Kwon Dr Hyejin Kwon
Research Assistant
Dr Hyejin Kwon is a research assistant within the College of Engineering, Design & Physical Scie...
E: hyejin.kwon2@brunel.ac.uk
hyejin.kwon2@brunel.ac.uk
Dr Busayawan Lam Dr Busayawan Lam
Reader
Dr Busayawan Lam is a senior lecturer and the Director of Teaching and Learning at Design Department...
T: +44 (0)1895 266592
E: busayawan.lam@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266592 busayawan.lam@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 156
Miss Jiaxin Lei Miss Jiaxin Lei
PhD Student
E: jiaxin.lei@brunel.ac.uk
jiaxin.lei@brunel.ac.uk
Dr Nadarajah Manivannan Dr Nadarajah Manivannan
Senior Lecturer
Mr Alan Mannion Mr Alan Mannion
Lecturer in Digital Media
T: +44 (0)1895 266810
E: alan.mannion@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266810 alan.mannion@brunel.ac.uk Tower C 403
Dr Arthi Manohar Dr Arthi Manohar
Senior Lecturer in Design
Arthi is a Senior Lecturer and Director for the BSC Product Design in Brunel Design School. She is a...
T: +44 (0)1895 265842
E: arthi.manohar@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265842 arthi.manohar@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 160
Mr Steve McGonigal Mr Steve McGonigal
Senior Lecturer (Education)
Steve McGonigal joined Brunel in October 2018 as a Senior Lecturer in Industrial and Product Design....
T: +44 (0)1895 266316
E: steve.mcgonigal@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266316 steve.mcgonigal@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 156
Mr Rakesh Mohun Mr Rakesh Mohun
Digital Studio Manager
T: +44 (0)1895 265021
E: rakesh.mohun@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265021 rakesh.mohun@brunel.ac.uk Tower C 005f
Mr Zakaria Monteiro Najmi Mr Zakaria Monteiro Najmi
PhD Student
Zakaria is a Doctoral Researcher studying the Development of Artificial Intelligence Applications, p...
E: zakaria.najmi@brunel.ac.uk
zakaria.najmi@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Seokwoo Nam Mr Seokwoo Nam
PhD Student
Academic Background Seokwoo Nam is a Ph.D. candidate from the Design Department at Brunel University...
E: seokwoo.nam@brunel.ac.uk
seokwoo.nam@brunel.ac.uk
Dr Weining Ning Dr Weining Ning
Lecturer in Computer-based Industrial/Product Design
Weining joined Brunel Design School in 2022 after finishing his PhD studies at the University of Cam...
T: +44 (0)1895 268560
E: weining.ning@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 268560 weining.ning@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 261
Mr Lizhou Niu Mr Lizhou Niu
PhD Student
Currently, I work in accessibility design and HCD (User-centered design) in schools. I am committed ...
E: lizhou.niu@brunel.ac.uk
lizhou.niu@brunel.ac.uk
Mrs Naima Omasta-Milsom Mrs Naima Omasta-Milsom
Innovation Director (Co-Innovate)
Having started as an electronic and telecommunication engineer I am an experienced Director with a d...
T: +44 (0)1895 267206
E: naima.omasta-milsom@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267206 naima.omasta-milsom@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 256
Dr Eujin Pei Dr Eujin Pei
Associate Dean (Quality Assurance) / Reader
Academic Background Eujin is Associate Dean of the College of Engineering, Design and Physical Scien...
T: +44 (0)1895 268055
E: eujin.pei@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 268055 eujin.pei@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 156
Mrs Marilyn Powell Mrs Marilyn Powell
Senior Department Administrator
T: +44 (0)1895 266506
E: marilyn.powell@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266506 marilyn.powell@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 257
Dr David Rees Dr David Rees
Honorary Senior Lecturer - Brunel Design School
David Rees is an Engineering educator, author and researcher. He is a Senior Lecturer at Brunel Univ...
T: +44 (0)1895 265837
E: david.rees@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265837 david.rees@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 151
Mr Aymane Sahli Mr Aymane Sahli
PhD Student
Aymane Sahli is a PhD candidate in Brunel Design School at Brunel University London. He is under the...
E: aymane.sahli@brunel.ac.uk
aymane.sahli@brunel.ac.uk
Mrs Gurnam Selvarajah Mrs Gurnam Selvarajah
Entrepreneur Director
Gurnam is a talented Director, highly skilled in strategic project design and delivery, who has expe...
T: +44 (0)1895 266020
E: gurnam.selvarajah@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266020 gurnam.selvarajah@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 256
Mrs Umber Shamim Mrs Umber Shamim
PhD Student
I am an MPhil candidate in Design at Brunel University, London. I hold an MS degree in Information S...
E: umber.shamim@brunel.ac.uk
umber.shamim@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Ryan Smith Mr Ryan Smith
Project Manager
I have a background in business development having worked with West London Business for 4 years and ...
T: +44 (0)1895 267577
E: ryan.smith@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267577 ryan.smith@brunel.ac.uk MICHAEL STERLING 256
Dr Gabriella Spinelli Dr Gabriella Spinelli
Reader - Innovation Management
Dr Spinelli researches and explores resilience as the outcome of the interplay between technology, h...
T: +44 (0)1895 267544
E: gabriella.spinelli@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267544 gabriella.spinelli@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 252
Dr Mohammad Swash Dr Mohammad Swash
Lecturer in Digital Media
Dr Rafiq Swash joined the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering, College Of Engineering,...
T: +44 (0)1895 267630
E: rafiq.swash@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 267630 rafiq.swash@brunel.ac.uk Howell Building 222
Miss Ginevra Terenghi Miss Ginevra Terenghi
PhD Student
I am a full-time doctoral researcher in the Design PhD Program, under the supervision of Dr Arthi Ma...
E: ginevra.terenghi@brunel.ac.uk
ginevra.terenghi@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Zixin Tian Mr Zixin Tian
PhD Student
Zixin is a full-time PhD researcher at the School of Design, working on application design and user ...
E: zixin.tian@brunel.ac.uk
zixin.tian@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Zeming Wang Mr Zeming Wang
PhD Student
E: zeming.wang@brunel.ac.uk
zeming.wang@brunel.ac.uk
Mr Frederick Weimer Mr Frederick Weimer
Lecturer (Education) in Digital Media
I have been teaching at Brunel for several years. I am a Digital Media Lecturer and have taught on s...
T: +44 (0)1895 266751
E: fred.weimer@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 266751 fred.weimer@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 255
Dr Yanmeng Xu Dr Yanmeng Xu
Senior Lecturer in Mechanics for Design
Dr Xu is a tribologist and has extensive knowledge in the subjects of Manufacturing Engineering,&nbs...
T: +44 (0)1895 265883
E: yanmeng.xu@brunel.ac.uk
+44 (0)1895 265883 yanmeng.xu@brunel.ac.uk Michael Sterling 261
Ms Zifan Yan Ms Zifan Yan
PhD Student
E: zifan.yan@brunel.ac.uk
zifan.yan@brunel.ac.uk