ED&I Committee

Panagiota Angeli (Chair)

I am a Professor in Chemical Engineering and Deputy Head for ED&I. I also lead a research group which focuses on complex multiphase flows for manufacturing and energy applications.  

The Department and my research group have benefitted immensely from the diversity of their people.  Through the ED&I committee I am keen to  promote initiatives that will contribute to  a working environment that is inclusive and offers equal opportunities to all.  I am also very interested in outreach activities  to ensure students from all backgrounds become aware of the opportunities opened to them  by studying STEM subjects.

Matteo Salvalaglio 

I am a lecturer in the department of Chemical Engineering. My research is at the boundary between computational Physical Chemistry and Chemical Engineering. 

Within the ED&I committee I analyse data to capture the current state of the Departmental population, and to help developing policies that promote its diversity.

Maria Kalli

Graduating from Chemical Engineering at UCL, I was exposed to a very international student environment. This allowed me to experience the benefits of working in inclusive and diverse teams and appreciate the importance of ED&I. As a current PhD student at UCL and treasurer of the Chemical Engineering Researchers’ Society (CheERS) and IChemE YMF L&SEC, I am the CheERS representative for the Athena SWAN committee. My main interests are to ensure that all needs and concerns are heard directly from the students and to contribute to UCL's vision in promoting a diverse, inclusive and family-friendly culture. 

Luca Mazzei 

I am an associate professor in Chemical Engineering. Most of my research focuses on multiphase systems and is theoretical, computational and experimental. Since 2016, I have co-chaired the departmental EDI Committee, influencing good practice toward inclusivity and gender equality and successfully leading the renewal of the departmental Athena SWAN Silver award. I joined the committee to foster an open, inclusive and family-friendly culture where our different aspirations and priorities our recognized and fully supported.

Katy Le Lion

As Department Manager, I feel it is imperative that everyone is given an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential in the workplace, without prejudice or fear of being their authentic selves. My passions lie in educating people on being better allies to those that are more marginalised than themselves.   

Ralph Hick 

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion are vital for workplace health and wellbeing. As the Departmental Safety Officer I champion the Health and Safety of those in the department, which includes making sure that everyone feels recognised and included. 

I also represent the Athena Swan lead for the Technical Team who hold a wide range of support roles in the department. To this end I organise meetings and focus groups with the Technicians to discuss if there anything we can improve in relation to ED&I and I act as a point of contact for any ED&I matters that may arise in our roles.

Elton Dias 

I am a teaching focused Lecturer for First and Second year undergraduates with a focus on scenario-based learning. I have joined the ED&I Committee because I want to make sure our department is inclusive and has a healthy working environment. Let's make bullying and harassment things of the past!

Thomas Miller

Jennifer Hack

I have done a lot of outreach throughout my PhD, working with students from a range of backgrounds, and this has motivated my interest in ED&I. I feel it’s important to demonstrate that the work in our department is accessible and open to all.

Vasileios Charitopoulos

Hello there! My name is Vassilis, I am Lecturer in Chemical Engineering and my preferred pronouns are he/his/him. I take pride in being an out gay man in STEM and having experienced first-hand the benefits of being part of an inclusive and diverse working environment, I find ED&I of vital importance within academia. 

Currently, I am leading the LGTQAI+ focus group of the committee while I am also involved in the Bullying and Harassment group. I am passionate about LGBTQIA+ representation within academia & industry so as to develop role models for the younger generations of aspiring Chemical Engineers. I am always down for a chat about the “3D” issues within STEM and academia: Decolonisation, Democratisation & Diversification. 

Lizzie Howie

I am the Centre Administrator for the Electrochemical Innovation Lab.  I also assist with the administration and coordination of outreach projects within the department.  I joined the EDI committee recently to ensure our outreach activities reach a diverse range of students. 

Robin Ramphal 

Robin is the department’s Strategic Alliances Director and supports the Department through industrial collaboration and strategic engagement.

Adella Forder-Gore

Teaching and Learning Administrator at UCL Chemical Engineering

Sudeshna Basu 

Mohamad Ali Abdallah

I am a third year undergraduate student in the department and the ex President of the Ramsay Society. Within the ED&I committee I aim to make our undergraduate degree programme more inclusive and allow students to be comfortable in voicing their opinions and concerns. It is also very important that our events at RamSoc reach a diverse range of students and are open and accessible to everyone.

Guilherme Pizarro Werner