Hughes Hall has around 50 postdocs comprising Research Fellows and Research By-Fellows who form a vibrant and energetic group of academics.
Our postdocs come from around the world, from different backgrounds and with different career trajectories, and their research spans many subjects, including multidisciplinary areas, with most having a direct influence on policy and practice as well as real-world application.
They work alongside our senior members and our students, and particularly in support of our PhD community, to further research and make a difference to the areas they specialise in, often addressing some of the world’s most pressing problems.
Dr Alison Twiner, Digital Education Researcher
Alison’s research is around “meaning making” and the tools we use to do this, particularly through teacher professional learning and communication through education dialogue, and through the work of Camtree.
Dr Claire West, Nanoscientist
I measure and model the heat produced by metallic nanoparticles when illuminated with light. I’m now measuring these effects on magnesium nanoparticles and how I can use these as nanoheaters in biomedical applications.
Dr Nyarie Sithole, Clinical Lecturer in Infectious Disease
Many turning points, coincidences and kindnesses marked Nyarie's advancee, tackling different pathogens and building up clinical and research expertise in order to benefit disease prevention and treatment around the world.
Dr Matteo Zallio, Inclusive Design Activist
An award-winning designer, researcher and adjunct professor, Matteo's research focuses on the study and design of inclusive products and experiences for users of all abilities, particularly within the metaverse.
Dr Fatmah (Mish) Ebrahim, Research Convenor
Mish synthesises materials with targeted functionalities, studies the mechanisms governing their photo-chemical behaviour, and uses those insights to construct prototypes that demonstrate their potential in real-world applications.
Our Postdoc Community
Hughes Hall’s vibrant postdoc community presents many opportunities to engage, collaborate and socialise, as well as to link up with the research going on in our leading Bridge research centres, and to support our students in a range of upskilling and career development activity. And, as a researcher, there are chances to showcase your work and to take advantage of initiatives, awards and events across the College, including a Postdoctoral Support Programme which, offers travel grants and provides funds for dinners, seminars and networking.
- To find out more about our people, see: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/about/our-people/seniors-members/
- Study and research at Hughes Hall: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/academic/study-and-research/.
- To find out more about applying to Hughes Hall: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/open-days-and-visits/
- Read about Life at Hughes https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/applying/life-at-hughes/
- To find out more about our innovative Bridge research Centres: https://www.hughes.cam.ac.uk/academic/the-bridge/bridge-centres/.
