Research leadership
Professor Mike Kagioglou
Deputy Vice-Chancellor Planning, Research and Innovation
mike.kagioglou@dmu.ac.uk
Professor Mike Kagioglou joined 瓜子TV in July 2023. Mike is responsible for leading the University’s strategy and delivery of all areas related to research, enterprise, business innovation, commercial, stakeholder and partnerships development.
Prior to joining 瓜子TV, Mike was the Pro Vice-Chancellor Global Development (Europe and UK) and Dean of Engineering, Design and Built Environment at Western Sydney University (WSU), Australia. During his time at WSU Mike oversaw the successful merger of two schools, the delivery of the Parramatta Engineering Innovation Hub at the geographical heartland of Sydney, the successful restructure of research with positive outcomes and impact and significant partnerships including with the Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Opera House. Mike has also developed and led WSU’s strategy in Europe and UK with the establishment of key partnerships with Universities and research/policy institutions, and led the academic development of Micro-Credentials for construction in collaboration with TAFE and industry – the first in Australia.
Professor David Proverbs
Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor, Enterprise and Business Innovation
david.proverbs@dmu.ac.uk
With over 30 years of experience in higher education, Professor David Proverbs has a distinguished track record in research and leadership.
Previously, he was Dean of the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Wolverhampton, where he led significant transformation projects and major knowledge exchange initiatives, including the National Brownfield Institute and the Elite Centre for Manufacturing Skills.
David's extensive research portfolio includes over £10m in regional, national, and international funding. He has pioneered the development of property flood resilience in the UK and his research has had significant national and international impact in the development of UK Climate Change and Flood Risk Management Policy; advising on global research grant awards; and supporting the international development of flood resilience, for example in Brazil, China, Dominican Republic, Peru, Nigeria and the UK.
As an elected member of the Environment Agency's Regional Flood and Coastal Committee, responsible for divesting £1bn in flood defence projects over the next five years across the East and West Midlands, David is championing the development of new innovative approaches to improving flood resilience.
David has published extensively, with 140 refereed journal articles and numerous key textbooks. He is Chief Editor of the International Journal of Building Pathology and Adaptation; and Associate Editor of International Journal of Climate Change Strategies and Management.
Professor Philip McTernan
Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor of Research and Head of the Doctoral College
philip.mcternan@dmu.ac.uk
Professor Philip McTernan has served as Associate Dean for Research in the School of Science and Technology at Nottingham Trent University (NTU) and held key roles at the University of Warwick (UoW) over the last two decades.
Philip has extensive experience in education leadership, having been the pre-clinical lead for the Postgraduate Programme for Medical Students and Widening Participation lead for UoW’s national gifted and talented youth programmes. He also took up the strategic role as Head of Postgraduate Research Degree Studies in Warwick Medical School and a subsequent co-current role as Deputy Academic Director of Graduate Studies for the university, enhancing postgraduate education across 30 departments.
At NTU, Philip was Head of Biosciences, where he achieved high student outcomes and strong research performance. As Associate Dean of Research, he supported the REF process, leading initiatives across several departments and research centers. He played a crucial role in NTU’s Covid-19 response and received multiple awards for his contributions.
Philip’s own research focuses on the molecular basis of human obesity and type 2 diabetes through to the use of human intervention trials to reduce weight-mediated metabolic and cardiovascular risk. His research has led to more than 100 original peer-reviewed publications (H-index: 59; Citations: 13,000+; GS), invited-review articles, guest speaking, and more than 35 PhD/MD student graduates completed through his research team, with recognition through national and European awards.
His work has been featured in media outlets such as Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped, BBC Two’s Horizon, and The Guardian. Philip continues to investigate chronic inflammation and the impact of diet on metabolic disease mitigation.