125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs

Introducing our anniversary researchers.

In 2025, we will celebrate 125 years of University status by Royal Charter. As part of this milestone, we are making a significant investment in the future by appointing 125 new Anniversary Fellows and Chairs.

Our 125th Anniversary Fellows and Chairs community

Learn more about our new researchers below. More profiles will be added as additional appointments are announced.

  • Dr Suhail Dhawan

    Assistant Professor in Astrophysics, 125th Anniversary Fellow

  • Dr Scott Harper

    Assistant Professor in Algebra, 125th Anniversary Fellow

  • Dr Sarah Hillman

    Associate Clinical Professor in Women’s Health and Primary Care, 125th Anniversary Fellow

  • Dr Ali Sadaghiani

    Associate Professor in Surface Engineering, 125th Anniversary Fellow

  • Dr Peng Zhang

    Associate Professor in Environmental and Sustainable Chemistry, 125th Anniversary Fellow

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  • Dr Hiroki Shin

    Associate Professor in History of Energy and Environmental Humanities, 125th Anniversary Fellow

  • Dr Mary Zhang

    Associate Professor in International Social Policy, 125th Anniversary Fellow