Having joined the University in 1999 as Chair of Chemical Engineering, Chris was appointed Head of Department for Chemical Engineering and Associate Dean for Research, before being appointed as Dean in 2017.

During this time, Chris has also worked to establish º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ as a centre for innovation in continuous manufacturing for the pharma sector – working as the º¬Ðß²ÝÊÓƵ Lead for multiple programmes covering research, technology development and doctoral training.

A Chartered Engineer and Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers, Chris also contributed significantly to research in: fluid mixing, crystallisation, CFD, PIV and drying.

Following Chris's retirement, Professor Valerie Pinfield has been appointed as Acting Dean of the School of Aeronautical, Automotive, Chemical and Materials Engineering.