List of Fellows

List of Fellows

  • Mr Roger Mosey
    Email:
    master@sel
    College Position:
    Master
    University Position:
    Deputy Vice-Chancellor
  • Dr Janet O'Sullivan
    Subject:
    Law
    Email:
    jao21
    College Position:
    Vice-Master and Director of Studies in Law
    University Position:
    Associate Professor, Faculty of Law
    University Department:
    Law
    Research Interests:
    Contract and Tort, particularly remedies and professional negligence.
  • Dr Carol Armitage
    Subject:
    Engineering
    Email:
    caa29
    College Position:
    Tutor
  • Professor Patrick Baert
    Subject:
    Sociology
    Email:
    pjnb100
    College Position:
    Fellow and Director of Studies in Human, Social and Political Sciences
    University Department:
    Sociology
    Research Interests:
    Social theory, philosophy of social science, history of philosophy, sociology of culture and sociology of ideas.
  • Dr Anita Balakrishnan
    Email:
    ab2031
    College Position:
    College Lecturer in Medical Sciences
    University Position:
    Consultant Hepatopancreatobiliary Surgeon, Addenbrooke’s Hospital, and Associate Lecturer, University of Cambridge
    University Department:
    Department of Surgery
  • Dr Ronita Bardhan
    Email:
    rb867
    College Position:
    Fellow, Director of Studies in Architecture, Post Graduate Tutor
    University Position:
    Assistant Professor of Sustainability in the Built Environment, Department of Architecture
    University Department:
    Department of Architecture
    Research Interests:
    Sustainable Design (Slum Rehabilitation Housing) ; Digital Tools for Health and Energy behaviour; Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence; Computer Vision; Urban Modelling & Spatial Analysis; Building Performance: Simulation; Energy Efficiency
  • Dr Daniel Beauregard
    Email:
    dab1003
    College Position:
    Undergraduate Admissions Tutor and Director of Studies in Natural Sciences
    University Department:
    Chemistry
  • Dr Joseph Bitney
    Subject:
    English
    Email:
    jb2443
  • Dr Chris Briggs
    Subject:
    History
    Email:
    cdb23
    College Position:
    Fellow and Director of Studies in History
    University Position:
    University Associate Professor in Medieval British Economic and Social History
    Research Interests:
    Material culture and living standards 1300-1600; law and society in the later middle ages
  • Professor Uradyn Bulag
    Subject:
    Social Anthropology
    Email:
    ueb10
    University Position:
    Professor of Social Anthropology
    University Department:
    Social Anthropology
  • Professor Nick Butterfield
    Subject:
    Palaeobiology
    Email:
    njb1005@esc
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Natural Sciences
    University Department:
    Earth Sciences
    Research Interests:
    Proterozoic and Cambrian Palaeobiology
  • Dr Jack Button
    Subject:
    Mathematics
    Email:
    jb128@dpmms
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Mathematics
    University Department:
    Pure Mathematics and Mathematical Statistics (DPMMS)
    Research Interests:
    Pure mathematics, especially geometric group theory and topology.
  • Dr Bryan Cameron
    Subject:
    Modern Languages – Spanish & Portuguese
    Email:
    bsc30
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Modern Spanish Literature and Culture
    University Department:
    Department of Spanish & Portuguese, Faculty of Modern & Medieval Languages
    Research Interests:
    Nineteenth-century novel from Spain; Realism and Naturalism; Spanish cinema; Protest movements and public assembly in modern Spain; Cultural production from the Great Recession of 2008 to the present
  • Professor Stewart Cant
    Subject:
    Engineering
    Email:
    rsc10@eng
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Engineering
    University Position:
    Professor of Computational Computing
    University Department:
    Engineering
    Research Interests:
    Thermodynamics, fluid mechanics and combustion.
  • Dr Filipe Carreira da Silva
    Subject:
    Sociology
    Email:
    fcs23
    College Position:
    College Lecturer in Sociology
    University Position:
    Affiliated Lecturer in Sociology
    Research Interests:
    Classical and contemporary social theory, critical theory, American philosophical pragmatism, human rights and citizenship rights
  • Professor Daping Chu
    Subject:
    Engineering
    Email:
    dpc31
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Engineering, Fellow for Grants
    University Position:
    Nanjing Professor of Technology and Innovation
    University Department:
    Engineering
    Research Interests:
    3D holography and AR/VR displays, spatial light modulators, fibre optic switches, GHz/THz tunable dielectrics, sensors, printable electronics
  • Professor Phil Connell
    Subject:
    English
    Email:
    pjc1007
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in English
    University Position:
    Professor of Literature and History
    Research Interests:
    Literature, politics, and intellectual history between 1650 and 1840
  • Professor John Dennis
    Subject:
    Chemical Engineering
    Email:
    jsd3
    University Position:
    Professor of Chemical Reaction Engineering
    University Department:
    Chemical Engineering and Biotechnology
    Research Interests:
    Fluidised bed combustion and gasification, SOx and NOx control from stationary combustion processes, fundamental hydrodynamics and imaging of fluidised systems.
  • Dr Lynn Dicks
    Subject:
    Zoology, Plant Sciences, Ecology, Conservation Science
    Email:
    lvd22
    University Position:
    Assistant Professor in Animal Ecology
    University Department:
    Zoology
    Research Interests:
    Agroecology, biodiversity and ecosystem services in agricultural landscapes, insect conservation, pollination, sustainable food systems, evidence-based conservation
  • Professor Katharine Ellis
    Subject:
    Music
    Email:
    kje32
    University Position:
    1684 Professor of Music
    University Department:
    Faculty of Music
    Research Interests:
    Cultural History of Music in France during the 19th and early 20th centuries
  • Dr Stuart Eves
    Subject:
    Veterinary Medicine
    Email:
    sme26
    College Position:
    Undergraduate Admissions Tutor, Director of Studies in Veterinary Medicine
  • Professor Leonardo Felli
    Email:
    lf454
    University Position:
    Professor of Economics, Head of Department
    University Department:
    Economics
  • Dr Elena Filimonova
    Subject:
    Modern Languages – Russian
    Email:
    ef263
    University Position:
    Senior Language Teaching Officer in Russian
    University Department:
    Slavonic Studies, Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages and Linguistics
  • Mrs Sarah Fraser Butlin
    Subject:
    Law
    Email:
    skf21
    College Position:
    David K P Li Fellow in Law
    University Position:
    Affiliated Lecturer
    University Department:
    Faculty of Law
  • Dr Jessica Gardner
    Email:
    UniversityLibrarian@lib
    University Position:
    University Librarian
  • Dr Marta Halina
    Subject:
    History and Philosophy of Science
    Email:
    mh801
    College Position:
    Study Skills Tutor
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Philosophy of Cognitive Science
    University Department:
    History & Philosophy of Science
    Research Interests:
    philosophy of psychology, philosophy of biology, and philosophy of science
  • Dr Nicole Hartwell
    Email:
    nmh59
    College Position:
    National Army Museum Research Fellow in Indian Military History
  • Dr Jörg Haustein
    Subject:
    Theology and Study of Religions
    Email:
    jh2227
    College Position:
    Tutor for Postgraduate Students, Director of Studies in Theology, Religion, and Philosophy of Religion
    University Position:
    University Lecturer in World Christianities
    University Department:
    Faculty of Divinity
    Research Interests:
    Christianity and Islam in Africa, Global Pentecostalism, Religion and Development
  • Mr James Helm
    University Position:
    Director of Communications and External Affairs
  • Dr Alan Howard
    Subject:
    Music
    Email:
    adh29
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Music
    University Position:
    Affiliated Lecturer
    University Department:
    Faculty of Music
    Research Interests:
    The music of Henry Purcell and his contemporaries in Restoration England, from historical, analytical and editorial perspectives.
  • Dr James Keeler
    Subject:
    Chemistry
    Email:
    jhk10
    College Position:
    Walters Fellow in Chemistry
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Chemistry and Head of Department
    University Department:
    Chemistry
    Research Interests:
    Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
  • Dr Myungun Kim
    Subject:
    Economics
    Email:
    mk667
    College Position:
    College Lecturer in Economics
    University Department:
    Faculty of Economics
    Research Interests:
    Firm-level Productivity, Innovation, Hirschman-type Linkages and Global Value Chains (GVCs)
  • Mr Oleg Kitov
    Subject:
    Economics
    Email:
    oik22
    College Position:
    Robert Martin Fellow and Director of Studies in Economics
    University Position:
    Affiliated Lecturer
    University Department:
    Economics
    Research Interests:
    Time-series Econometrics, Empirical Macroeconomics, Income Distribution and Inequality
  • Professor Shaun Larcom
    Subject:
    Environmental Economics, Law and Economics
    Email:
    stl25
    University Position:
    Professor of Law, Economics and Institutions
    University Department:
    Land Economy
    Research Interests:
    Environmental Economics, Legal Pluralism and Interacting Institutions, Learning from Shocks, Water Energy Food Nexus
  • Dr Robert Lee
    Email:
    rl605
    University Position:
    Assistant Professor in American History
    University Department:
    Faculty of History
  • Dr Anna Lippert
    Email:
    ahl29
    College Position:
    Fellow
    University Position:
    Sir Henry Wellcome Postdoctoral Fellow
  • Ms Sarah MacDonald
    Subject:
    Director of Music
    Email:
    seam100
    College Position:
    Fellow and Director of Music
  • Mr James Matheson
    Subject:
    Engineering
    Email:
    jmrm1
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Engineering
    University Position:
    School of Technology IT Relationship Manager
    University Department:
    UIS
  • Dr Kirsty McDougall
    Subject:
    Linguistics (Phonetics)
    Email:
    kem37
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Linguistics
    University Position:
    Assistant Professor of Phonetics
    University Department:
    Theoretical and Applied Linguistics
    Research Interests:
    Speaker characteristics, forensic phonetics, sociophonetic variation in varieties of English
  • Dr Sarah Meer
    Subject:
    English
    Email:
    sm10003
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in English
    University Position:
    Senior Lecturer in English
    University Department:
    English
    Research Interests:
    Nineteenth-century and American literature
  • Dr James Moultrie
    Email:
    jm329@eng
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Engineering, Director of Studies in Manufacturing Engineering, Tutor for Rooms
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Engineering Design; Director of Graduate Education for the School of Technology
    University Department:
    Engineering
    Research Interests:
    Engineering and Product Design
  • Mr Mike Nicholson
    Email:
    development-director@sel
    College Position:
    Director of Development
  • Professor Nikos Nikiforakis
    Subject:
    Scientific Computing
    Email:
    nn10005
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Mathematics
    University Position:
    Reader in Computational multi-physics
    University Department:
    Physics, Cavendish Laboratory
    Research Interests:
    numerical simulation of simultaneous interaction of four states of matter
  • Dr Mathias Nowak
    Email:
    mcn35
    College Position:
    Gavin Boyle Fellow in Exoplanetary Science
    University Department:
    Kavli Institute for Cosmology, Institute of Astronomy
  • Dr Roddy O’Donnell
    Email:
    dro27@medschl
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Medicine
    University Position:
    Associate Specialty Director in Ethics and Law
    University Department:
    Public Health and Primary Care, School of Clinical Medicine
    Research Interests:
    Paediatric intensive care
  • Dr Helena Phillips-Robins
    Subject:
    Italian
    Email:
    hcp34
    College Position:
    Newton Trust Centenary Research Fellow
    Research Interests:
    Medieval Italian literature and culture with a particular interest in Dante, theology and religious practices, visual cultures.
  • Mr Martin Pierce
    Email:
    mdp55
    College Position:
    Bursar
  • Dr Lotte Reinbold
    Email:
    cr417
    College Position:
    Fellow and College Teaching Officer in English
  • Professor Stewart Sage
    Subject:
    Physiology
    Email:
    sos10
    College Position:
    Praelector, Director of Studies in Natural Sciences
    University Position:
    Professor of Cell Physiology
    University Department:
    Physiology, Development and Neuroscience
    Research Interests:
    Focused on intracellular calcium signalling mechanisms and the roles of calcium signals in platelet function
  • Dr Mike Sewell
    Subject:
    History, International Relations
    Email:
    mjs1001
    College Position:
    Senior Tutor, Director of Studies in History, in History and Politics, and in History and Modern Languages
    University Department:
    History/POLIS
    Research Interests:
    Specialising in American History and International Relations.
  • The Revd Canon Hugh Shilson-Thomas
    Email:
    hds21
    College Position:
    Dean of Chapel & Chaplain, Tutor for Graduate Students
  • Dr David Smith
    Subject:
    History
    Email:
    dls10
    College Position:
    Tutor for Graduate Students, Director of Studies in History
    Research Interests:
    British political, constitutional and legal history in the early modern period, especially in the seventeenth century. Current major interests include the history of Parliament, the nature of monarchy and Royalism, and the career of Oliver Cromwell.
  • Dr Tom Smith
    Subject:
    History
    Email:
    tds33
    College Position:
    Admissions Tutor (Arts & Social Sciences), Keasbey Research Fellow in American Studies
  • Professor Grant Stewart
    Subject:
    Cancer surgery
    Email:
    gds35
    College Position:
    Assistant Dean, College Lecturer in Medicine
    University Position:
    Professor of Surgical Oncology
    University Department:
    Department of Surgery
    Research Interests:
    Early identification and optimisation of the management of initially localised kidney cancer
  • Professor Charlotte Summers
    Subject:
    Medicine
    Email:
    cs493
    College Position:
    Dean, Director of Studies in Clinical Medicine
    University Position:
    Professor of Intensive Care Medicine and Director of Clinical Academic Training
    University Department:
    Medicine
    Research Interests:
    Improving clinical outcomes from acute hypoxaemic respiratory failure
  • Professor Robert Tasker
    Email:
    rct31
    College Position:
    College Lecturer in Medicine, Graduate Tutor
    Research Interests:
    Computational Modeling of Integrative Systems Physiology and Homeostasis (e.g., Critical illness, Muscle, Tissues, Brain), at Harvard Medical School
  • Dr Rupert Thompson
    Subject:
    Classics
    Email:
    rjet1
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Classics
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Classics (Philology and Linguistics), University Orator.
    University Department:
    Classics
    Research Interests:
    Historical linguistics, especially the history of the Greek language, dialectology and sociolinguistics, and Mycenaean language and epigraphy, development of computer-assisted technologies for classical language learning
  • Dr Chander Velu
    Subject:
    Engineering
    Email:
    cv236
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Management
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Economics of Industrial Systems
    University Department:
    Engineering, Institute for Manufacturing
    Research Interests:
    Innovation with a focus on business model innovation, Strategic decision making, Management and development economics, Digital fabrication
  • Dr Deepak Venkateshvaran
    Subject:
    Physics
    Email:
    dv246
    College Position:
    Fellow and Director of Studies in Physics
    University Position:
    Royal Society University Research Fellow (URF)
    University Department:
    Cavendish Laboratory
  • Dr Dacia Viejo Rose
    Subject:
    Cultural Heritage and the Politics of the Past
    Email:
    dv230
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Archaeology
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Heritage and the Politics of the Past and Director, Cambridge Heritage Research Centre
    University Department:
    Department of Archaeology
    Research Interests:
    Contemporary uses and understandings of cultural heritage especially in relation to societal violence and its long-term impacts, the nexus between cultural heritage and memory, and notions of risk and endangerment pertaining to culture and nature.
  • Dr Alexander Waghorn
    Subject:
    Law
    Email:
    aw652
    College Position:
    Spencer-Fairest Teaching Fellow in Law
  • Professor Heather Webb
    Subject:
    Modern Languages – Italian
    Email:
    hmw53
    College Position:
    Graduate Tutor and Director of Studies in Italian
    University Position:
    Professor of Medieval Italian Literature and Culture
    University Department:
    Faculty of Modern and Medieval Languages
    Research Interests:
    Medieval Italian literature and culture with a particular interest in Dante studies, Catherine of Siena and other Dominican penitent women, Boccaccio, and early Italian lyric poetry.
  • Dr Lauren Wilcox
    Subject:
    Gender Studies
    Email:
    lw487
    University Position:
    Associate Professor in Gender Studies and Deputy Director, University of Cambridge Centre for Gender Studies
    Research Interests:
    Gender Studies
  • Dr Charlotte Woodford
    Subject:
    Modern Languages – German
    Email:
    cw268
    College Position:
    Director of Studies in Modern Languages
    University Position:
    Affiliated Lecturer, Department of German and Dutch
    University Department:
    German and Dutch
    Research Interests:
    Lou Andreas-Salomé; fin de siècle and Weimar German women’s writing.
  • Dr Victoria Young
    Subject:
    Japanese Studies
    Email:
    vy202
    University Position:
    Kawashima Lecturer in Japanese Literature and Culture
    University Department:
    Faculty of Asian and Middle Eastern Studies
    Research Interests:
    Modern and contemporary Japanese literature; Okinawan studies; writing by minorities in Japan; postcolonial studies; feminist criticism; translation theory

Latest News

  • Fellow Benefactors
    Fri, 08/04/2022 - 13:34

    The college has admitted Peter and Christina Dawson as Fellow Benefactors. This is in recognition of their generosity to the college in establishing the Dawson Fund for mental health and more recently in funding the expansion of our nursing support within Selwyn.

     

  • Reaching out
    Wed, 30/03/2022 - 11:22

    After the inevitable disruption caused by the pandemic, our school outreach programme is now back in top gear. For the first time at Selwyn, we have two school liaison officers: Amelia Grigg based in Cambridge, and Joe Stanley based in Yorkshire. This reflects our commitment to finding students from all across the United Kingdom, and paying attention to areas where there might have been under-representation.

  • Landmark Lecture
    Tue, 15/03/2022 - 09:56

    We are delighted to announce that this year's Ramsay Murray Lecture - our prestigious annual event - will be delivered by Anand Menon, Director of UK in a Changing Europe. It will be titled "Britain after Brexit". Previous Ramsay Murray lecturers have ranged from Bridget Kendall and Frank Gardner to Niall Ferguson and Sir Michael Howard.  

  • Chapel leader
    Wed, 23/02/2022 - 13:29

    Rev’d Dr Arabella Milbank Robinson

     

    The college is delighted to announce that it has selected a new chaplain and dean of chapel. She will be the Rev’d Dr Arabella Milbank Robinson, currently associate rector in the parish of Louth in Lincolnshire.

  • New Fellow
    Fri, 18/02/2022 - 10:44

    We welcome Dr Anita Balakrishnan as the newest member of the Selwyn fellowship. She was elected by the college council at a recent meeting.

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