People

Executive board

The Executive Board (EB) coordinates, manages, and oversees the day-to-day running of the NetworkPlus, and its strategic direction. The EB is responsible for the competitive managed calls, agreeing funding limits for each round, undertaking the prioritisation process ensuring openness, transparency, and compliance with best practice across ED&I and Responsible Innovation (including Sustainability).

Alastair Hibbins

Alastair Hibbins

University of Exeter

Joint Network Lead (Executive Board)

Andrea di Falco

Andrea di Falco

University of St Andrews

Fundamental Science Lead (Executive Board)

Anton Souslov

Anton Souslov

University of Cambridge

Fundamental Science Lead (Executive Board)

Claire Dancer

Claire Dancer

University of Birmingham

Joint Network Lead (Executive Board)

Helen Rance

Helen Rance

University of Exeter

UKMMN Strategy & Science Manager (Executive Board)

Katie Shanks

Katie Shanks

University of Exeter

Sustainability Challenge Lead (Executive Board)

Simon Pope

Simon Pope

University of Sheffield

Space & Aviation Challenge Area Lead (Executive Board)

Tom Allen

Tom Allen

Manchester Metropolitan University

Health Challenge Lead (Executive Board)