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Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute

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Browse the list of our academic members to learn more about our expertise at the Southampton Marine and Maritime Institute (SMMI).

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The University of Southampton is building on our world-leading success by appointing new academics.

Ambitious researchers and academics are invited to join our university as we further strengthen our reputation for education, research excellence and enterprise. We aim to tackle complex societal and environmental challenges and build on the University’s existing strengths.

Find out more about why this is such an exciting time to join the University of Southampton.

PMM

Professor Prof. Matt Mowlem

Professor

Research interests

fluorescence, Raman, particle and gas spectroscopy
particle analysis
analytical chemistry and molecular biological assays

Connect with Prof. Matt

Email: mcm@soton.ac.uk

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Dr Qin Zhou

Lecturer in Operations Management

Research interests

Applications: Operations Management: closed-loop supply chain management, production outsourcing, remanufacturing management (authorization and outsourcing), technology innovation, Nash bargaining, contract design.Marketing-Operations Management Interface: trade-in, strategic consumers behaviour, fairness concerns, anticipated regret.Marine Policy: clean technology innovation, abatement decision. Methodologies: Game theory, optimization.

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Qin

Email: Q.Zhou@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 2380597542

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Professor Rachael James

Professor of Geochemistry

Research interests

Enhanced rock weathering and other techniques for removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere
Novel isotopic signatures of biogeochemical cycling, including iron, chromium, lithium and magnesium, and the response of biogeochemcal cycles to global environmental change
Exploration for new sources of metals and elements critical for emerging green technologies, including lithium and the rare earth elements

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Rachael

Email: R.H.James@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 9005

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Dr Rachel Bynoe

Lecturer B

Research interests

Human origins
Quaternary landscape and environmental change
Submerged landscapes

Connect with Rachel

Email: rachel.bynoe@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 9092

Dr Ramsey Selim

Head of Business Development,CORNERSTONE

Connect with Ramsey

Email: R.Selim@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 7932

RMNI

Dr Rand M N Ismaeel

Senior Research Fellow

Connect with Rand M N

Email: rmni1g10@orc.soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 2634

Dr Ranga Dinesh Kahanda Koralage BSc (Hons), PhD, FHEA

Associate Professor

Research interests

Zero-Carbon Energy Systems: Technology Development for Hydrogen and Alternative Low and Zero-Carbon Energy Systems
Clean Combustion Technology of Future Fuels: Hydrogen, Ammonia, Biofuels and Synthetic fuels, Internal combustion engines, Gas Turbines, Burners and Thermal Boilers
Green Hydrogen and Ammonia Production Technology Using Renewable Energy: Process Systems Engineering, Balance of Plant, Scalability and Energy Management

Accepting applications from PhD students

Connect with Ranga Dinesh

Email: Dinesh.Kahanda-Koralage@soton.ac.uk

Tel: +44 23 8059 2872

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