The Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council’s (EPSRC) role is set out in section 95 of the Higher Education and Research Act (2017). It is responsible for covering research into engineering and physical sciences. For example:
- leadership of engineering and physical sciences research in the UK, including prioritisation of budgets and the development of delivery plans
- ensuring the future supply of skilled researchers and other specialists essential to the sustainability of the UK’s research and innovation capacity
- engaging with the research community to develop ideas, raise awareness and disseminate strategic outputs.
EPSRC is led by the executive and council chair, who, with 12 ordinary members, are responsible for the development and implementation of the EPSRC strategic delivery plan. They are supported by a team of senior staff.
Council members
See all members of EPSRC Council.
Executive Board
Professor Dame Lynn Gladden, Executive Chair
Neil Viner, Deputy Executive Chair
Dr Kedar Pandya, Director for Cross-Council Programmes
Jane Nicholson, Director, Research Base
Dr Andrew Bourne, Director of Partnerships
Tony Soteriou, (Director, Commercialisation)
Deputy Directors
Dr Nicola Goldberg, Deputy Director for Planning, Operations and Governance
Joanna Cox, Deputy Director for Strategic Business Development
Dr Kathryn Magnay, Deputy Director for Cross-Council Programmes
Derek Craig, Deputy Director, Cross-Council Programmes
Dr Liam Blackwell, Deputy Director for Cross-Council Programmes
Robert Felstead, Deputy Director, Cross-Council Programmes
Dr Alison Wall, Deputy Director for EDI and People
Dr Samantha Francis, Deputy Director, Research Base
Rachel Bishop, Deputy Director, Research Base
Dr Amanda Chmura, Deputy Director for Business and Impact Partnerships
Katie Daniel, Deputy Director for Partnerships
Dr Ruth Kelman, Deputy Director for International
Alex Chaix, Deputy Director, Commercialisation
Dr Lucy Martin, Deputy Director for Cross-Council Programmes
Last updated: 4 April 2022