Meet the team
Meet the Sustainable Futures team.
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Professor Mike Shaver
Director
Mike is a Professor of Polymer Science at The University of Manchester, and Director of the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub, Henry Royce Institute.
Find out more about Mike's research and expertise
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Dr Helen Holmes
Deputy Director
Helen is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology at the Sustainable Consumption Institute, The University of Manchester.
Find out more about Helen's research and expertise
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Dr. Veronica Sanchez-Romaguera
Strategy and Stakeholder Engagement ManagerVeronica provides high-level specialist advice to the Director and Deputy Director in developing and delivering the Platform's vision and strategy. Veronica leads the talented and enthusiastic Sustainable Futures Team to deliver impact through successful partnerships and interdisciplinary research and innovation. Further to that, working with other Platforms' Managers and the University Research Strategy Team, Veronica is also responsible for the co-development of cross-platform 'shared professional support model' to drive institutional efficiency, as well as cross-platform initiatives to amply the impact of interdisciplinary research. -
Adam Peirce
External Liaison Officer
Adam supports the delivery of external-facing events and relationship building activities, with a particular focus on translational activities with industry and government.
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Ali Fletcher
External Liaison Officer
Ali supports relationship building activities within the university and beyond as well as the delivery of external events, making connections to help tackle sustainability challenges.
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Dr Stephen Lowe
Post-Doctoral Research Associate (PDRA)
Stephen is developing interdisciplinary sustainability research opportunities across the faculties of The University of Manchester, linked to our challenge areas.
Find out more about Steve's research
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Emily Slack
Communications and Engagement Coordinator (Sustainable Futures)
Emily provides comprehensive support in the development, planning, and delivery of events and activities that deepen our engagement with internal and external stakeholders.
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Stanislas Galliers-de Metz
Events, Projects and Communications Support Intern
Provides events, projects and communications support to the Research Platform teams, maintaining and developing communication, events and administration activities.
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Joy Yeh
Events, Projects and Communications Support Intern
Provides events, projects and communications support to the Research Platform teams, maintaining and developing communication, events and administration activities.
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