Our People
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Dr Michael Mantzios
Professor of Applied and Experimental Psychology, College Director of Research, Enterprise and Innovation
Michael is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, leading initiatives to improve students’ wellbeing, and aims to enhance student academic and employment prospects. Apart from his passion for utilising evidence-based practices in Higher Education, he is also working on research projects related to obesity, eating...
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Robert Mapp
Associate Professor of Nursing & Midwifery
Rob has worked at Birmingham City University since 2010. He is passionate about student engagement and how this relates to attrition. Rob is a proud advocate for Nursing at BCU and is currently working on several projects within the university that involve both students and staff.
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Professor Eirini Mavritsaki
Professor in Cognitive Psychology, BLSS Faculty Research Strategy Deputy and BLSS Research Development Framework Lead
Professor Eirini Mavritsaki chose to be academic because she is passionate for research and teaching and constantly searching for more approaches that will allow her to integrate them.
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Deborah Mawer
Emeritus Professor of Music
Deborah Mawer was formerly Research Professor of Music and Director of Research at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire; across 2016-19 she led a large AHRC-funded project, entitled ‘ Accenting the Classics: Durand’s Édition classique (c. 1915 - 25) as a French Prism on the Musical Past ’. She joined the Conservatoire in 2013,...
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David Maynard
Education Facilitator / Numeracy Support Coordinator
David has been a member of the ADD (Academic Development Department) for over fifteen years. His core role is Numeracy Support Co-ordinator. In this role he supports faculty students in numeracy and mathematics learning. David also advises faculty staff on issues around mathematics learning and teaching. David's background...
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Dr Steven McCabe
Associate Professor
Steve is an accomplished lecturer, researcher and economist, with considerable knowledge of business, manufacturing and construction. Steve has worked with organisations in both the private and public sectors in understanding how people are crucial when it comes to long-term development, innovation and creativity. Drawing on...
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Francis McGonigal
Senior Lecturer, Mathematics and Statistics
Francis McGonigal held several positions in industry as a programmer and systems analyst specialising in applying mathematical, statistical and operational research techniques. He has worked at Birmingham City University and its predecessor organisations since 1987, joining the Business School in 2010.
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Dr K Louise McKnight
Senior Lecturer in Radiography
Louise is a Senior Lecturer in Radiography and Researcher at Birmingham City University. She enjoys teaching and supervising undergraduate, postgraduate, and doctoral research students. As a diagnostic radiographer, Louise worked in clinical practice for many years and brings that experience to vocational degree teaching in a...
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Dr Lynsey Melville
Director of the Global Environmental Challenges Research Group, Lead of Bioresource and Bioeconomy Research Group (BBRG), Senior Researcher
Dr Lynsey Melville is Professor of Environmental Engineering in the Faculty of Computing Engineering and Built Environment. She leads the Biotechnology and Environmental Engineering research group whose focus is on accelerating the adoption of environmentally sustainable and commercially viable energy from biomass. Lynsey is...
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Professor Xavier Mendik
Institutional Lead for the BCU Film Futures/BFI Partnership | Director of BCU Film Futures | Professor of Cult Cinema Studies
Xavier Mendik is a Professor of Cult Cinema Studies at Birmingham City University, where he also runs the annual Cine-Excess International Film Festival ( www.cine-excess.co.uk ). He is the author, editor and co-editor of nine volumes on cult cinema traditions, including Bodies of Desire and Bodies in Distress:...