CLASS
NOTES

What have your classmates been up to since graduation?

We love hearing where your degree took you. In our Class Notes section, you can find out what your classmates have been up to since graduating. Hopefully you’ll see some familiar faces.

Earlier this year, you also voted for the song that defined your uni days. We’ve compiled the winners into a short playlist to accompany your reading. If you prefer, open the playlist in a new tab.

1950s

Alumni favourite track from the 50s: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley

Colonel John Carson

MBChB (Hons) 1957

National service call up led to regular commission in the army. Eventually became consultant in medicine serving in UK, Germany, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Nepal and a brief trip to the Falklands. Retired early in 1989 to become Deputy then Physician and Surgeon to Royal Hospital Chelsea until retirement in 1999. Retired to Petersfield with lots of social service activity until a final move to retirement property in Fleet in 2026. Greatly enjoyed travelling around UK, Europe, and especially visiting family in Australia.

Dr Victor Lewis

MBChB 1959

I am just about to reach my 90th birthday and have almost forgotten all I used to know about obstetrics and gynaecology.

I still meet women I have delivered of babies who are now mature women who have now delivered babies of their own.

Anthony Silson

BSc (Hons) Geography 1959, MSc 1961, Certificate in Education 1962

I have written another book. My latest is: Leeds 21st. Century Landscapes, and is now on sale.

It is published by Beecroft Publications, Leeds.

Gloria Deutsch

BA (Hons) English 1959

My three years at Liverpool were some of the happiest of my life. Prof. Kenneth Muir, the Head of the Department was an inspiring teacher. I married Alex Deutsch who studied Medicine at Liverpool and we came to live in Israel in 1973. I became a journalist and wrote for the London Jewish Chronicle and the local Jerusalem Post . My son compiled my archives and discovered over three thousand articles. We are both very proud to say that we are Liverpool Alumni.

Tony Martin MBE

BA (Hons) Geography 1963

1963 - 65 Research in Denmark. Married in 1964. Lecturer in Geography at the University of Strathclyde 1966 - 96 and in the Centre for Learning in Later life 1997 - 2007. Moved to Denmark on retirement and continued with freelance lecturing and genealogical research. Awarded an MBE in 2003.

Brian Harney

BA (Hons) Economics 1958, MA Economics 1960

After post grad certificate in Education I became a teacher of Economics, then a lecturer in Economics at Keele University, then a Deputy Headmaster before becoming a Headteacher at a large Comprehensive in Suffolk. After 17 years I retired, became a College inspector before working part time at a College in Cambridge. My wife Elsye also a Liverpool graduate, and I had 3 daughters - one went into teaching, one into Accountancy and one became a lawyer. Throughout my life I played and coached tennis and badminton but now I only manage swimming and golf, living the good life in a small village in Suffolk

1960s

Professor David Canter

BA (Hons) Psychology 1964, PhD 1969

Having completed my BA in September 1964 I returned as Professor in September 1994.

Dr Sally Craig, née Cowan

BSc (Hons) Genetics 1965, PhD Genetics 1969

See contribution by Ian Craig.

Professor David Russell

BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering 1965

After teaching 101 sections of 22 different post-graduate classes, authoring 130 technical articles, and lecturing in 30 different countries, David Russell, Professor of Electrical Engineering at Penn State Great Valley for almost 32 years, retired at the end of June, 2015. Born in England, Russell holds a Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Liverpool and was awarded a doctorate from the Council for National Academic Awards, London. After writing computer programs, some which included thousands of lines of code at the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority, he became a Professor at age 22 at Liverpool John Moores University. He emigrated to the USA in 1965.

Professor Ian Craig

Dr Sally Craig (née Cowan) BSc (Hons) Genetics 1965; PhD, 1969 and Professor Ian Craig, BSc (Hons) Biochemistry 1965, PhD Biochemistry 1968

We celebrate our 60th wedding anniversary this year having met in Preliminary Year practical classes. We both stayed on after graduation in Genetics and Biochemistry (Hons), respectively, to complete PhDs at the University.

We then moved to Santa Barbara, California. Ian on a NATO Post-Doctoral Fellowship and Sally as a Teaching Assistant, returning to the UK in 1970. Ian joined the newly established Genetics Laboratory at Oxford University and remained there until 1997/8 eventually as a Titular Professor. He was also Tutorial Fellow and at times Senior Tutor at St Catherine's College. During this time Sally had a variety of roles including as an undergraduate Tutor and Researcher. We worked together mapping various genes to the human genome. Most importantly she had the main responsibility for raising our three boys. Life took new turns in the 1990's. Sally became a qualified Garden Designer and took on a range of professional commissions. Ian was at first seconded to and then became a permanent member of King's College London Institute of Psychiatry as Professor of Psychiatric Genetics. We are now both retired and have moved to Hertfordshire to be close to one of our sons and family.

Richard Saxon (CBE)

BArch (Hons) 1965, MCivicDesign 1966

Richard Saxon is pictured in a suit having received his CBE which he holds for the camera

I joined architectural firm BDP in Manchester straight from Liverpool and stayed for 40 years, becoming Chairman of the practice. I moved to London in 1986. Highlights include the Halifax Building Society HQ of 1974 (listed Grade II) and the masterplan for Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Club of 1993. I helped found the British Council for Offices and was 6th President. I also chaired the Reading Construction Forum from 1998 to 2005. I was made a CBE in 2001 for work on reforming the construction industry. From 2005 I became an RIBA client adviser and champion of Building Information Modelling (BIM). A fuller CV is on www.saxoncbe.com

Kenneth Brewer

BSc (Hons) Geography 1966

Among the genres of books which cause second hand book sellers to turn up their noses, old text books are high on the list as once the facts are out of date there is no call for them. Having hauled a collection of books from move to move for 60 years I have finally found a use for them. The Book Art Paper Group in the Wales Marches can make use of them, largely because the Geography ones in particular contain several hundred maps which can be used in their art works. Who knows where they will end up, but at least they have a further lease of life.

Professor Alex Deutsch

MBChB (Hons) 1966

From leaving University: House jobs Liverpool Royal Infirmary 1966/7; Surgical Fellowships 1970.

Married Gloria née Shieldhouse also a Liverpool graduate 1966. Emigrated to Israel 1973 and worked as a General and Colorectal surgeon. Now blessed with four children, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Still work part time and celebrating sixty years of marriage this year.

Roger Houghton

BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering 1967

An old photo of Roger Haughton on Graduation day in 1967

I had originally planned to become an electronic circuit designer but realised after graduation that I was not very good at it. Fortunately, I came into contact with some early computers which led to a career in software development. In 1977 I moved to southern Germany and started my own company, importing industrial electronic equipment from the Far East. I sold this in 2024 and am now enjoying retirement in the foothills of the Alps, about 50km south of Munich.

Professor David Hughes

LLB (Hons) 1967

Since retiring from academic life teaching Law I have returned to my first love, history, and have published works on the Leicestershire Law Society, the Grand Organists of the United Grand Lodge in the 19th Century, and many other topics of Masonic history. I am currently trying to write a novel, but whether if will ever be published I know not!

Helen Wells (née Jacob)

BA (Hons) History 1969

Helen Wells is pictured with her husband in front of Pyongyang Friendship Hospital

I moved from industry to the NHS in the mid-1970s, along with my husband, to develop skills we could take overseas in due course. I specialised in health information governance and wrote the guidance for the NHS on the 1998 Data Protection Act. I was a regular speaker at conferences and a guest lecturer at the University of Surrey. When we retired we embarked on a "senior gap year" crossing 80º North, walking on the Antarctic mainland and lecturing at an English-speaking university in Pyongyang, DPR (North) Korea. We joined the long-term staff there for six years and became founding directors of the new graduate medical school on campus. We continue to support DPRK students at UK universities and have contributed to a book on a new peace initiative for Korea. I am still in touch with two fellow historians and a flatmate from Dale Hall.

Dr Paul Smith

BSc Life Sciences 1967, BSc (Hons) Zoology 1968, PhD Pathology 1972

Most of my working life was with the University of Liverpool. I graduated with an honours degree in Zoology in 1968. It was during my final year that I met and fell for a first year biochemistry student called Christine Jesson (BSc Biochemistry 1970). After graduation I took up the post of Assistant Lecturer in the Pathology Department at Liverpool Medical School. Here I joined a group of researchers under the supervision of Professor Donald Heath. Research involved electron microscopic studies of arteries in the lungs in various types of congenital heart disease. I was awarded a PhD in 1972. I was promoted to a full lectureship which involved teaching as well as research. Looking back it was my contact with undergraduate and postgraduate students that I recall with the greatest fondness. After 25 years, the head of department changed to Professor Christopher Foster whose research interest was the prostate gland. I abandoned the lungs and took to the challenge of this new research. Now a senior lecturer, I worked on the molecular biology of prostate cancer until my retirement in 2009 after 40 amazing years in the medical school

Incidentally, I was married to Christine Jesson in 1970 and a year later our first son was born. He turned out to be the first of four. We are now happily retired with eight grandchildren and a great granddaughter of 18 months. We are doing our best to explore as much of this amazing world as we can afford. The photograph shows us both in 2022 by Beeston Castle.

Professor Robert Ghirlando

MEng Mechanical Engineering 1969, PhD Engineering 1974

Robert is pictured in the Tung Auditorium

Prof Robert Ghirlando BSc(Eng) (Hons), Malta, 1968, MEng, Liverpool 1969, PhD Liverpool, 1974, EurIng, FIMechE.

After Liverpool, I worked in Maltese industry before joining the University of Malta in 1987. Besides my academic duties, I also managed the University's commercial arm. For 5 years, I served as Chairman of Enemalta, responsible for all of Malta's electricity and fuel needs.

I actively participated in setting up the Chamber of Engineers in 1978 and later in the legal recognition of the engineering profession in Malta.

I retired from full-time teaching in September 2021 and was appointed Senior Fellow the year after. My recent interest is Malta's industrial heritage. I have been instrumental in setting up the Industrial Heritage Platform of the University of Malta and the Malta Industrial Heritage Association.

I visited Liverpool in July 2025 after an absence of 50 years. The highlight of the visit was a Beatles concert at the Tung Auditorium, where I sat in the seat that I had sponsored in memory of my late wife Maria. In 1976, we had come to Liverpool on our honeymoon!

Alumni favourite from the 1960s, She Loves You by The Beatles from 1963

Alumni favourite from the 1960s, Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones from 1968

1970s

Colin Hearn

Bachelor of Commerce (Hons) 1971

Graduated in 1972 and then did a Masters degree in Management at Warwick University. Went on to have a successful career in the UK and internationally in marketing and advertising. Started as a Brand Manager at RHM Foods, before joining my first advertising agency in 1976. Then spent 31 years at 3 major global advertising agency networks (Ogilvy, Bates Worldwide and Publicis). Was on the global board at Bates and Publicis. I retired in 2007. I have been married over 50 years and we have 3 children and 4 grandkids. We live in Ealing and I still have a very active life with lots of sport (tennis, running and golf), plus travel, theatre etc.Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me!

Merfyn Roberts

BSc (Hons) Geology 1971

I have been a director of Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd since 2008. Agnico is now Canada's largest mining company and is the second largest gold mining company in the world.

Dr Richard Brook

MBChB 1972

After qualifying, I followed up my interest in motorcycles and did pre-registration jobs in Isle of Man. Excellent experience with consultants and no registrars in medicine and surgery. Then returned to England with my Manx wife and undertook six month jobs in Paediatrics, Obstetrics and A&E before taking up partnership in GP in Helsby and Elton which I held until my 60th birthday in 2009. Excellent job which enabled me to be a trainer, Course Organiser, Chair of local Cheshire LMC. Motorcycles got me to be MO for TT Races and circuits in NW such as Oulton park. I also rode in races. Also sailing but that another whole storey!

Dr Robert Rigby

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering 1972, PhD 1979

Following graduation I held a number of managerial posts specialising in change management in engineering companies.

In the eighties I entered academia for five years in the post of Senior Industrial Tutor at the Department of Business and Admin. at The University of Salford. This was concurrent with Salford experiencing significant funding cuts from the U.G.C. We attracted managers and funding from a range of companies and technologies across the North West. Upon returning to Industry, I eventually joined Vickers Shipbuilding and Engineering as General Manager in charge of Land Systems. These systems are currently deployed in Ukraine.

After subsequent acquisitions I was employed by BAE Naval Systems as M.D. in charge of shipbuilding both at Barrow in Furness and on the Clyde in Glasgow. This included responsibility for the Trident Submarine Programme. After twelve years based in Barrow I had to request early retirement due to a chronic illness in my immediate family.

Since then I have developed interests in Art, Landscape Gardening and Birding.

I have found my change management experience useful as an Evertonian having experienced the halcyon days of the sixties through the eighties until the relegation-threatened recent past. Finally we are in calmer waters having also made a wonderful stadium addition to the Liverpool iconic waterfront.

We have been blessed with a son and daughter and eight beautiful grandchildren and live in Cheshire. I am still in touch with fellow graduates Barry Snelson (1972) and Padman Nathan (1973) and we all lament the passing of Ravindra Nathan (1972). Best wishes to everyone.

Ian Williams

BA (Hons) English Language & Literature 1972

Still President of the Foreign Press Association in New York. Recovered enough after several NDE's to resume teaching at City University New York and hoping to resume work on my ninth book. Time's winged chariots is racing past in the fast lane, so not much energy for a 55th anniversary commemoration of the 1970 sit-in. Although there was some satisfaction at the end of (Lord, Chancellor) Salisbury Hall,

And still passively monitoring our Liverpool University FB page!

Peter Davies

BEd (Hons) Education 1973

I trained as a teacher and studied for my Liverpool degree at Edge Hill College of Education, as it then was. Some years later I changed career direction and qualified as a Barrister. I was the first non-US lawyer to be hired by Microsoft and worked in the technology sector for fourteen years, culminating in my appointment at Apple Computers as European General Counsel. Since retirement from full-time work I have acted as an external expert consultant to the European Commission.

Emeritus Professor Nigel Haworth

BA (Hons) Social Studies 1973, BPhil in Latin American Studies 1974, PhD in Sociology and Latin American Studies 1982

Nigel Haworth pictured in sunglasses in a sunny seaside cafe or bar

After fieldwork in Latin America for my PhD (1975-77), I became a Lecturer in the University of Strathclyde (1978-1988). During that period I continued writing about Peru and Chile, and also on South Africa and Scotland, mainly in terms of labour movements and International capital. In 1988 I moved to the University of Auckland in New Zealand, and to a Chair in the Business School in 1994. Research and teaching mainly addressed labour market and labour organisation issues, especially in the ILO, and the impact of regionalisation, especially the case of APEC. Academic interests led to NZ government appointments in the APEC process and elsewhere. Opportunities arose, such as President of the National University Union in the early-mid 2000s, and as President of the NZ Labour Party 2015-2019. Retirement in 2018 led to more political work and travel (especially to France). Children and grandchildren leaven a continuing interest in progressive politics!

Robert James

BEng (Hons) Electronics, 1973

After graduating in 1973 with a BEng in Electronics, unable to find anything in Liverpool (I was born and raised on Merseyside) or the Northwest, I moved South and worked either side of London for a decade. My last position there was international sales related and I caught the travel bug. Then an opportunity arose for me to move, within the company, to a management position in San Jose, California. For many reasons, including the climate and many job openings in a small area, I stayed in the US and worked for several semiconductor companies which afforded me the opportunity to travel to Asia. I retired in 2017 (with a wife I met on a business trip and 2 grown-up sons), moving to North Carolina for family reasons. Now I travel (sometimes to the UK!) and volunteer for Habitat for Humanity.

William McIntyre

BA (Hons) Modern History & Politics 1973

I now live in the Dordogne, having moved here in 2015.

I moved to London after spending a year in Paris 1974 -75, in a flat near Notre Dame Cathedral, and I spent a year in Sydney 1980-81 where my family had moved to.

Careerwise I did a PGCE for FE and taught A levels and Access courses in mainly East London, living the last 20 years in Surrey Quays with my male partner. We have been together since my return from Australia in 1981.

My memories of my undergraduate years are now rather vague. My tutor was Mr Phillip Bell, now sadly no longer with us.

Irene Collins taught English Constitutional documents.

I did a Spanish history/ Colonial history option but the lectures name escapes me. I also did the Spanish for Historians course.

My politics options I no longer remember.

Through the whole course I was involved in a love affair with a guy who subsequently became my brother-in-law for a time. My sister divorced him after a year and went to Australia after a year.

So my courses played out against a turbulent private life so really I was not properly engaged in my studies.

I went on in 1989 to 1990 to return to study by studying for an MA in Renaissance Studies at Birkbeck College, University of London.

After almost 40 years in London I am now in the French countryside with 4 cats ( just lost one recently) with a lovely garden, a wood and beautiful country lanes.

Richard Stather

BA (Hons) Economic & Social History 1973

Graduated in 1973 and completed my teaching qualification in 1974 at the University of Liverpool. Taught at Reigate Grammar School from 1974 and became Head of History. Took up a post at Scarborough College in 1990 as Head of History and Head of Boys Boarding. Moved back South in 2000 and took up a post as Head of the Junior School at Seaford College (ages 7-13) and retired in 2016. I also taught cricket and hockey in all three schools and am still in touch with members of the University hockey team of the early 1970's. Married with two children and four grandchildren.

Professor John Moorhead

PhD 1974

On returning home to Australia I took up a position at the University of Queensland, where I taught and wrote in the field of medieval history. The training I received at Liverpool under the supervision of Robert Markus was superb, and has stood me in good sense ever since. I have happy memories of reading in a carrell in the Harold Cohen Library, and of walking through a park on Friday nights eating curry and chips after a night at the pub drinking Guinness with friends. They were happy days, intensely experienced, on which I look back with gratitude, and I'd be delighted to hear from anyone who may remember me.

David Wheatley

BSc (Hons) Zoology 1975

Whilst studying for my degree I enjoyed the post of Social Secretary at the Guild from 1974-5. Amongst the many events we put on during that time of particular note were Queen and Slade, both in 1974. After graduation I took up a teaching post at Queen Mary High School in Aintree where I taught mathematics and biology. Having survived a sudden introduction to the profession, I returned to the University in 1976 to complete my PGCE qualification. On completion I was successful in securing a lecturing post in biology at St Helens College where I stayed for the next thirty five years. In 1979 I returned to the University again this time on a three year secondment to the Education department as Environmental Education Development Officer. This time I worked as part of the Mersey Basin Trust to support schools across the region in the delivery of the recently introduced cross curricular theme. My return to the college in 1972 coincided with its incorporation which opened up fresh opportunities for promotion. Heading up the Science and Computing and then Health and Social Care departments and when I left in 2012, I had become Assistant Principal.

In 2013 I returned to the University for a fourth time and was now working in the Guild promoting sustainability as Green Guild manager. After eight very enjoyable years I retired from the Guild in 2021

Charles Duckworth

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry 1976

Since leaving Liverpool:

VSO, Ghana

PGCE, University of Wales, Bangor

Teacher of Chemistry, Biology and Physics at: Mill Hill School, London, Colegio Colombo Britanico, CaliBedford School, Bedford

Intl. Baccalaureate: chemistry examiner (in English, French and Spanish), Grade Award Committee, Principal Examiner, Scrutineer

Setting up electronics projects in schools in Ghana. Enthroned as Togbe Ngoryifie I (a Chief in Volta Region)

Professor Stephen Hawkins

BSc (Hons) Marine Biology 1976, PhD 1980, DSc Biological Sciences 2008

Celebrated 50 years of research on rocky shores, which commenced in 1975 at the outset of my Hons year in Port Erin at the University's Marine Biological Station (1892-2006 RIP), with a visit back to the Isle of Man to do shore surveys last summer. I was joined by a fellow Hons student - Prof Alan Hodgson. We are writing a book on limpets together. I stayed with my PhD supervisor Dr Richard Hartnoll and a former Liverpool PhD of mine - Dr Janette Allen. Met up with former members of staff (Drs Brand, Holt and Pullin) at the Falcon's Nest. I had several pints of Okells and Bushys. I also had a fun weekend in Liverpool ahead of the boat trip to the Isle of Man staying with Dr Nova Miezskowska (ex PhD student) now a Reader teaching Marine Biology at Liverpool. We helped out at a clearing open day before visiting some of my favourite pubs. Later that summer I visited Prof Ricardo Santos in the Azores (PhD Liverpool 1992), who went on to be Head of Oceanography and Fisheries in the University of Azores, Vice-Rector, MEP and Portuguese Minister for the Sea.

William Kidd

BA (Hons) Political Theory & Institutions 1976

After graduation I set up a building preservation business that was then franchised across the country. I chaired an industry members Institute for many years & became a council member of the Construction Industry Council. I developed various private awards in building conservation, pathology and waterproofing; and created and patented new building products from waste glass and timber as plaster displacement materials.

Since 2003 I bought and restored a Saxon manorial estate to create an 8 holiday cottage complex with bistro & antiques centre, arboretum and pinetum at Staithes near Whitby. This is to be preserved as an enduring asset by transferring the assets to a private charitable trust offering short residential courses in painting & drawing, crafts, building pathology garden design, modern languages, cookery & antiques. The work continues here to develop further facilities in retail & accommodation.

Ian Davis

BEng (Hons) Engineering 1976

After graduation, I began work designing and constructing large process engineering plants both in the UK and abroad. In 1981, I became a Chartered Civil Engineer but moved into general management and earned my MBA in 1999. My professional journey took me from site engineer to Chief Executive of a trade association. Across two periods totalling 25 years, I worked for the National House Building Council (NHBC), becoming Deputy Chief Executive in 1994 and returning as Operations Director in 2006. I retired in 2017 after living in Scotland, Somerset, Teesside, Johannesburg, and four decades in Kent and Oxfordshire. A few years ago, my wife Jane and I settled in Cheshire to be nearer to our younger daughter and grandchildren. As the first in my family to attend university, Liverpool was the gateway to an enriching life and career.

David Dunkley

BSc (Hons) Zoology 1977

After graduation, I returned to the Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory Field Station in Montrose working on population dynamics of North Esk Atlantic salmon. From 1989 until 1996 I was in charge of the station, then moved to Edinburgh when I became Inspector of Salmon and Freshwater Fisheries for Scotland and Head of Policy for salmon and freshwater fisheries in Scotland. I represented UK (Scotland) at ICES and NASCO. I retired in 2008. I was awarded an OBE in 2009 New Year Honours List for services to salmon conservation and freshwater fisheries. In fact, I never worked a day in my life - it was all fun.

John Farquhar

BA (Hons) French 1977

Living in Turin.

Recent book of poetry I Leant Upon a Copper Pipe Valley Press.

Dr Boon-Sing (RE: Poh) Poh

BEng (Hons) Electronics Engineering 1978

I was a lecturer in a public university for 6 years while engaged in starting the first Reformed Baptist Church in Malaysia. Upon resigning to be in full-time preaching, I was arrested under the police operation 'Ops Lalang' for my Christian activities. I was imprisoned for 325 days. Upon release, I continued as pastor of the church, writing, and training preachers until retirement at age 70 years in 2024.

Ruth English

BA (Hons) Geography 1978

After graduating I worked for the North West water authority compiling information on the archaeological remains of the catchment areas of their reservoirs from mesolithic times and the sports activities of each driving around in my own little North West Water Authority van from the then headquarters at Great Sankey, now a housing estate.

I then moved to Leek, head office of Staffordshire Moorlands to be their first Tourist information officer and later Tourism officer dealing with all their visitors and participating in the strategic development of tourism in the Southern Peak District. This was at the time of the development of the first farm holiday group, Peak and Moorlands farm holiday group, the blue print of farm holidays all over the country and the forerunner of Farmstay. It was set up to help diversify the rural economy. It was also when Alton Towers leisure park was set up and later the international and national garden festivals. We had a big responsibility to protect the environment for future generations at the same time as attracting spending visitors. I attended the Liverpool International Garden festival exhibiting in a purpose built narrow boat as a dressed up narrow boat lady!.

Moving nearer home on a tenanted farm near Masham, famous for Theakstons beer,( I did my thesis on the growth of Theakstons brewery).

I took my experience of living in Toxteth and international friends in Liverpool to head up as first Tourism officer for Middlesbrough when the last shipyard closed in 1986 in the top department of Economic development and Planning Department for 12 years. The football club was facing liquidation and I remembered the significance football played from my years in Liverpool, to the morale of the town. It was the birthplace of Captain Cook, RN so I promoted it as the Gateway to Captain Cook country and the North York Moors and built up the travel trade sector from scratch, grants to regenerate the intrinsic museums and a signposting and interpretation strategy.

I currently run a food and art business for 14 years called Winnies Yorkshire Delights near Thirsk famous for the World of James Herriot and I use that link to promote my business. My products are made from fresh ingredients by myself, a one person business and I meet people from all over the world who visit the geography of Yorkshire and the United Kingdom. I play a song on the guitar which is on YouTube and for Yorkshire day at King's Cross Station. A Geographer!

Caroline Foster

BSc (Hons) Chemistry 1978, PGCE 1979

Here Caroline is pictured at the Home Office (on the left in pink)

Caroline finished her career in education as the Strategic Leader for post 16 education across Bournemouth & Poole. Since retirement she has used her 36 years of experience as a magistrate to support victims of Domestic Abuse. She has co-authored a guide for those who have fled danger which was highlighted as good practice in the House of Commons in December during the "Violence against women and girls" debate. Last month she was invited with the other authors to meet Jess Phillips MP at the Home Office. The guide is now used all over England, including Merseyside and has its own website, www.freshthoughts.org.uk.

Dr Denise (Dee) Rawsthorne née Heslop

BSc (Hons) Zoology 1978

After graduation I did a PhD at Reading in plant nematology then a two year postdoc in Cornell working for the USDA. Returning to UK to work at the John Innes Centre, Norwich for over 25 years in a variety of roles ranging from the Directors personal scientific administrative assistant to conference organisation, internal communications, science communication and public engagement, taking early retirement in 2015.

Her Honour Heather Lloyd

LLB (Hons) 1978

I have recently retired having been a barrister in Liverpool until 2007 when I became a Circuit Judge in crime at Preston Crown Court.

Brian O'Keefe

BSc (Hons) Physics with Electronics 1979

After a varied career in IT, starting before anyone called it IT now happily retired.

Dr Simon Bare

BSc (Hons) Chemistry 1979, PhD Chemistry 1982

Simon Bare with his wife on his wedding day in front of a waterfall

Professionally, I was recently elected as chair-elect of the ACS Division of Catalysis Science and Technology.

Personally, I was recently married on the island of Kauai at the National Tropical Botanical Gardens to Liliana Nordbakk (see photo).

Dr Linda Courage

BSc (Hons) Botany 1979, RGN 1980, PhD 1984

Great and varied career in teaching and practice of nursing, research and science here and overseas. Roles included Non Executive Director of a Primary Care Trust, Nurse Supervisor in a Primary Health Care Clinic in a shanty town, and Staff Nurse in my local town. Now happily retired with just as varied a life. I foster hedgehogs, fell walk, tend Lottie allotment, make expressive art, enjoy my son and his partner, family and friends, my cat Molly, and reconnecting with Carnatic tutors - great years!

1980s

John Donnelly

BA (Hons) Architecture 1980,( BArch (Hons) Architecture 1983

Married with two daughters. Worked with various architectural practices in London and, briefly, Hong Kong. Involved in the design and delivery of mixed use, commercial, residential, leisure and healthcare projects including the Albangate development London, Kowloon Station Hong Kong, St Mary's Hospital IoW, The Wellington Hospital Outpatients Centre, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Sick Children and the Bedford Passage Project London. Retired from the Architect's Registration Board April 2025. Now carrying out architectural work part time whilst developing my oil painting practice.

Dr John Goodman

BA (Hons) Modern History & Politics 1980

After graduation, I started work in advertising and direct marketing and was lucky enough to have an international career in New York, Sydney, Prague, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Tokyo and Bangkok. I left in 2016 to take a PhD with Exeter University. I turned my thesis into a book published by Routledge in 2023. I've now moved back to Liverpool, where I volunteer for various local causes. I have a wonderful daughter who now works as a barrister in London.

Stephen Hughes

BA (Hons) Economic History 1980

After graduation I moved to Leicester where I moved into Accountancy and in 1984, I joined Loughborough University where I worked as a Management Accountant for 30 years and reached the title of Senior Finance Business Partner. I was awarded the University Medal at the graduation in 2014 to reflect my various roles within University Finance and retired in 2014.

Sir Mark Cawson

LLB (Hons) 1980

I was appointed as a High Court Judge in the Chancery Division of the High Court in October 2025, having previously sat as a Specialist Circuit Judge in the Business and Property Courts in Manchester since 2000, and prior to that having practiced as a KC at the Chancery/Commercial Bar in Manchester and London.

Emeritus Professor Chris Roche

BA (Hons) Geography 1980, PhD Geography 1988

I have had a varied career working for a number of International NGOs including ACORD, Oxfam Great Britain and Oxfam Australia before becoming an academic in 2012, as Associate Professor and Chair of International Development at La Trobe University, and Professor of Development Practice in 2019. I was also director of the Centre for Human Security and Social Change at La Trobe University until my retirement in 2025, and am now an Emeritus Professor living in Melbourne, Australia.

Dr Peter Derham

BDS 1981

Started my adventures in Northern Canada and moved down to Ottawa after purchasing a practice here, spend my time playing pickle ball with my dental hygienist wife and teaching at local colleges and relaxing at my cottage.

Christopher Fay

BSc Physics 1981

Retired.

Dr Martin Jagger

BSc (Hons) Geology 1981

In my final year I was President of the Jane Herdman Geological Society. I studied under Professor Derek Flynn and Tony Harris. Following graduation I studied a PhD at Glasgow University and joined Shell International in January 1985. I worked for Shell for over 36 years, initially as an Exploration Geologist.

In 2007 I set up Shell's Carbon Capture and Storage Centre of Excellence and helped shape international frameworks for long-term CO2 storage that informed UNFCCC CDM mechanisms and regulatory guidance.

Since 2021 I have been an independent consultant advising sovereigns, regulators and innovators on areas where policy realism, technical feasibility and capital must align. My work tests the credibility of targets, the true scaling pathways for CCS and low-carbon fuels, and the structural barriers that stall momentum - especially FID drag, subsidy distortion, infrastructure mis-sequencing and the policy-performance gap.

I have recently returned to the UK after a 41 year international career that included Executive Adviser to the ADNOC Executive Office (2017-2020); Energy Transition Adviser to Iraq's Oil Minister (2020-2021); Executive Strategy Adviser to Sumitomo Corporation Middle East (2021-2026), Board Advisory to 44.01 (2023-2024); Exploration Ventures Manager for Shell Middle East (2011-2013); and Business Opportunity Manager on the Saudi Gas Initiative (1998-2002).

Sylvia Bates

BSc (Hons) Zoology 1982

Been teaching the International Baccalaureate here in Netherlands for several years. I trained and gained my experience here and love my work.

Richard Charman

BA (Hons) Political Theory & Institutions 1982

I went to the University of Liverpool in 1979 and lived in McNair Hall. l read Political Theory & Institutions and Philosophy and Economics as part of my degree and I loved my three years at the University.

I attended the Swedish General Elections in September 1982 as a guest observer. At the end of January 1983, I commenced working for one Conservative MP and subsequently two in Parliament. Dr Walter Little (of the University of Liverpool who was an adviser to the Foreign Affairs Select Committee on Argentine Politics) and I were founding members of the South Atlantic Council, set up to improve Anglo Argentine relations after the Falklands War.

I wrote speeches, Parliamentary Questions, submissions to Public Enquiries and ghost articles for all the major broadsheets on Pensions, Financial Services, Defence Policy, weekly comments for local constituency newspapers, ghost articles in Financial Services publications.

I took constituency surgeries and campaigned for various politicians in Essex and Kent.

I ghost wrote a multiple-award winning weekly political column called Westminster View in the 1980's and early 1990's in a leading Travel magazine.

I was invited to participate in drawing up a Financial Services Industry trade organisation's response to Professor Jim Gower's 1985 Report on Investor Protection which led to changes to the then draft Financial Services Bill, subsequently the Financial Services Act 1986 which was intended to address the Big Bang!

I was also a member and briefly (before taking up a private sector job in 1991) Secretary of the Parliamentary Advisory Council on Transport Safety (PACTS)'s sub committee on Aviation Safety & the All Party Latin American Group. From 1991 until 2020 I worked for a Financial Services company & two Global business travel management companies, including the World's largest.

Turning 60 in 2020 the full implications of Brexit caught up with me. I had always intended to retire to France. My family have dual nationality and keep their EU citizen status and freedom of movement due to Irish passports. I only have a British passport. If I did not leave the UK in late 2020, I would have been limited to 90 days in every 180 days visiting the chateau we have now had for 25 years. I was very kindly granted Residency by the French Government. I have lived in the chateau near Toulouse since then. I make contributions to LBC as Richard from Toulouse.

Professor Robert Cowie

PhD Zoology 1982

Robert Cowie sat at a desk, smiling at the camera

Originally from the Wirral, I obtained my Zoology BA from Cambridge in 1975, but a 2.2 meant that I was not eligible for UK government-funded PhD studentships. However, from an early age I had been obsessed with African wildlife, and by pure serendipity, I was offered a technician position in the Liverpool Zoology Department. Knowing my obsession with Africa, in 1976 my supervisor allowed me to take time off to travel around East Africa looking for that dream job (fantasy), but if such did not materialise, which it did not, to do a PhD with him while still his technician. So, having completed my PhD on European snail ecology and genetics by 1982, I obtained a 3-year postdoctoral fellowship at UCL, also working on European snails, and then became Head of a UK Government research group, which took me all over East Africa and to Yemen and India, doing research on termites attacking crops and forestry. I published a memoir recounting my times in Africa: Journey to a Waterfall, a Biologist in Africa. But when the mollusc curator position opened up in the natural history museum in Honolulu, Hawaii, I applied, got the job and moved to Hawaii in 1990. In 2001 I left the museum for a Research position at the University of Hawaii, where I've remained. I have worked on diverse topics in many parts of the world, most involving snails, from basic research to applied topics including conservation, invasive species, and disease-causing parasites. I will retire in a few years, after a diverse and fulfilling career, having travelled to 50 countries on six continents, both for fun and for work. I return to the UK every year with my wife to visit relatives and old friends, and to France to work in Paris at the natural history museum and to see as much of the country as I can, though I always gravitate to the Mediterranean.

Mick Hegarty

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering(Hons) 1982

A young Mike Hegarty gesturing off camera

I retired 12 months ago, slightly by accident, amazed at how much I'm loving it. After graduating I joined BT straight from the milk round, planned to stay two years and actually stayed 34. Then I joined a Chester-based tech business, GBG, for three months, actually stayed for 8 years. Not a great planner! I am now enjoying family life with my wife, three boys, and their partners, and our first grandchild due in August. Loved my time in Liverpool (my youngest went there too) Best wishes to all.

Dr Timothy Poppleton

PhD Geophysics 1982

On completing my PhD I was unable to find a Geology/Geophysics related position. As a result my first job involved providing my diverse IT skills to training the Liverpool unemployed. This led to me relocating to London initially as a technical author for a software company.

I subsequently moved to a UK finance organisation as a technical author, trainer and template developer. Whilst there I developed a range of change management (pre-ITIL) focused procedures, and national workstation loadset. This led me to join the global division of the finance organisation and developed and project managed a global network, knowledgebase, identity and access management and global change management solution. As well as producing over 2,000 user guides and related material.

I then moved to a London university where as a project manager I managed a migration to a single domain network as well as administering their central network infrastructure and defining policies and procedures.

This led me to join a MSP implementing IT solutions for organisations around London.

In the last few contract positions I have returned to my technical author roots and developing application guides, global IT (all aspects) policies and procedures, expert guides and related articles.

The organisations I have worked for since completing my Ph.D. include Toxteth Activities Group, Unisystems, Ernst & Young (EY (UK and Global), UCL, Thomson Reuters, Backbone, Lloyds of London, CBRE, and Barclays.

Dr Robert Woad

BSc (Hons) Microbiology 1982

After studying at Liverpool I went to Kent University and did a PhD in Microbiology over the next four years, but then changed direction. I found out I could get another grant to do an IT conversion course, so I then went to UCL and did a one year MSc in IT. I then spent the next 36 years working at various companies in mainly financial software development before deciding enough was enough in 2023. I now spend time doing what I want.

Dr Joel Bright

BSc (Hons) Chemistry 1983

After University I did my PhD at Birmingham. I have had a variety of jobs but now I am the MD of a company making model trains, but soon to partially retire.

Prof Jon Gluyas

PhD Geology 1983

John Gluyas is pictured by the sea (possibly on a boat) smiling at the camera

I left Liverpool in early December 1981 and travelled by train to Aberdeen to begin work in the UK oil industry. Now, more than 45 years later, I have just retired - sort of, I am now Emeritus. My last 16 years have been spent as an academic at Durham University with much of my time spent trying to deliver the energy transition for the UK. I am also about to end my term of office as President of the Geological Society, a role once occupied by the late and great Liverpool University's Professor Tony Harris, from whom I learned so much when I was a PhD student in Liverpool.

Katherine Taylor

BA (Hons) Geography 1983

After a career at the Home Office, Ministry of Justice, and Bedfordshire Police, I then established my design|make|teach silversmithing business, Katie Flutie Jewellery. I moved to Shropshire in 2020 with my husband, Phil, building our home and we are both involved in our new towns life. Music plays a big part in my life, playing in orchestras, a concert band and singing in a choir. At the time of writing I am in rehearsal with Mid Wales Opera in the chorus of its production of Purcell's Dido and Aeneas at Brecon Cathedral.

The Rt Honourable Sir Stephen Cobb

LLB (Hons) 1984, Hon LLD 2019

After 12 years on the High Court Bench, in 2024, appointed to the Court of Appeal taking the place in 2025.

Appointed as a Privy Counsellor in November 2025.

Appointed President of the Family Division and Head of Family Justice for England and Wales in April 2026.

Dr Jim Hague

BSc (Hons) Computation Science 1984

After moving on to a Computer Science PhD from Canterbury (1988), I abandoned academia for the life of a Working Programmer. Settled in Oxford, but with a period of living in Sydney and a long period working in the Czech Republic. Probably most proud of co-authoring an IETF April Fool RFC.

Richard Hanley

BA (Hons) Music 1984

I retired in July 2025 after 40 years as a music teacher, 36 of which I spent as Director of Music at Thomas Mills High School in Framlingham, Suffolk. I was awarded a BEM in the New Years Honours of 2022 for services to music education. I married Bridget Parker, BA (Hons) History and Archaeology of The Middle Ages 1984 and MArAdmin 1985. Bridget also retired in July 2025 after many years working at Suffolk Archives in a variety of roles including archivist, public service archivist senior archivist and collections manager. Our daughter, Elizabeth also attended the University of Liverpool, where she too met her husband, Tom. She is currently a lecturer in Orthoptics at the University.

Dr Rubina Mian

BSc (Hons) Pharmacology 1984

Rubina Mian is picture in a lab, looking through a microscope

Since leaving the University of Liverpool, I formed my own spin-out company and invented patented fingertip immune-function tests, including Leukocyte Coping Capacity (LCC), a rapid mobile test that monitors neutrophil activation on site in minutes from an ear-prick or finger-prick sample.

My technique has been used nationally and internationally in an extraordinary range of settings, from intensive care in hospitals to elite and Olympic athletes. I also thoroughly enjoyed discussing my work with Sir David Attenborough, who was hugely encouraging about its potential in wildlife. My technique has been used in endangered species and wildlife monitoring, including Kulan in Outer Mongolia, wild brown bears and white-tailed eagles.

I have also worked with musicians, film directors and creative collaborators, exploring whether film and music leave measurable cellular fingerprints.

At Liverpool, my radio could only catch Radio City, so I learned almost everything about The Beatles apart from how their cells respond. So, if you are listening, Sir Paul!

Leigh Chambers

BA (Hons) English Language and Literature 1985

Since leaving Liverpool, I've lived in London, Cambridge and have now settled on the Kent coast. After training as a journalist, I worked in charity PR before starting a family. I'm still working in the field of writing - copy editing - as well as practicing as a humanist celebrant (conducting non-religious wedding, naming and funeral ceremonies). I've written several novels and am hoping to secure a deal with a publisher in the coming year. I also am still involved with amateur dramatics (as I was at Liverpool). I was part of a community radio station in Cambridge and still do the odd bit of 'presenting' though it tends to be more face-to-face these days, chairing events, interviewing authors etc.

Would be lovely to hear from uni friends.

Professor Kevan Wylie

MBChB 1985, MD 1999

Qualifying in Medicine in 1985, as a registrar I then went on to train in psychosexual & couples psychotherapy, and then in the specialties that encompass sexual medicine, becoming the first medic to hold an NHS Consultant in Sexual Medicine contract in the UK. At various times during my career I held five different professorial positions including Honorary Professor in Sexual Medicine & Psychiatry, Neurosciences at The University of Sheffield, and Visiting Professor, School of Medicine at the University of Liverpool. I had the privilege to be appointed President of the World Association for Sexual Health between 2012-2017 with numerous educational and advocacy activities around the globe including Addis Ababa, Kosovo, Sydney, Tehran and Yerevan to name just a few.

Claudio Cappozi

BSc (Hons) Chemistry 1986

Currently co-owner of a painting conservation business in London. Previously spent 26 years in the FINTECH industry culminating in running the European division of a large software company.

Dr Caroline Gibby

LLB 1986

Qualified as a solicitor and then became a Partner in 1996. I then moved into academia and was Head of Law at Hull University.

Keith Simmons

BA (Hons) Political Theory & Institutions 1987

Qualified Company Secretary of several companies over the years, Clerk to a small Education Charity and Director of a couple of companies, one of which was a Business Improvement District Co. Chief Officer at a Unitary Council and now Assistant Director at a District Council with responsibility for nine separate service area teams. Private Landlord with a small portfolio.

Steven Whalley

BSc (Hons) Geography 1987

Stephen Whalley is pictured drinking a beer outdoors, wearing a hat.

After 38 years of work in the same school, twenty-nine as a Geography teacher and then in Learning Support, I am happily retiring from education in just over three months. My immediate plans are to escape to a warmer place for a couple of weeks before returning to landscape my garden.

Neil Butler

BSc (Hons) Physics 1988

After a 38 year career in the glass industry, with a little bit of Early Years education on the side, I have now retired from my last role as Global Innovation Lead at the Glass Futures research centre in St Helens. I got to travel the world, meet brilliant people and have a great time over the years. I am still active in my local community and still passionate about Physics. Now mopping up the bits of the world I haven't yet seen one cruise ship at a time!

Abdul Halim

MCivicDesign 1988

After graduation from university I joined my department Peshawar Development Authority as an Assistant Director Planning. Then promoted as Deputy Director and then Director Planning/Building Control Agency. During this period I worked as Chief Officer Municipal Corporation Peshawar and Director Coordination in City District Government Peshawar about five years. In March 2009 worked as Director Planning in Provincial Housing Authority North West Frontier Province Pakistan. In June 2009 posted as Director General of Provincial Housing Authority whereas I was overall responsible to look after the housing sector in the whole of my province of Pakistan. In February 2016 I retired from my service and established and registered a company for the Planning Consultancy services. Being a Chief Executive Officer of my company (HP Consultant Planners), I still work for a number of projects of Master Planning, Land-use and Zoning Planning successfully in my province.

Along with this I am providing my services as a Technical Member to three universities in my province; the University of Peshawar, Fata University for the Tribal Areas of Province, and Khushal Khan Khattak University in District Karak. Presently, the Chief Minister of my province nominated me as a Technical Member of Board of Directors of a very high level for "Land use and Building Control Council" headed by Chief Minister of the province and the Committee comprises three Provincial Ministers and eleven Secretaries of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province, for a period of three years.

Dr William Thirsk-Gaskill

BSc (Hons) Chemistry 1988

Casual picture of William Thirsk-Gaskill stood in a doorway

I went on to graduate with a PhD in physical chemistry from the University of Leeds in 1996. I completed three years of post-doctoral work in Leeds, during which my team discovered a new physical phenomenon, which is still being studied at Leeds ("potential tuning"). I now work in the IT industry. I have had a play performed on BBC Radio 4. I am an active member of the spoken word scene. The first spoken word event I ever attended was in the Mandela Bar in the Guild of Undergraduates, in 1985. The headliner was Adrian Henri. That event inspired me.

For 5 years, I was president of The Black Horse Poets, and Wakefield Word (a poetry group, and a prose group, run as a single organisation). My wife and I have had to move to London, for family reasons.

I did my first spoken word performance in London, last Monday. It was at a pub called The Oystercatcher, in Greenwich, on the bank of the Thames. I went down a storm.

It wasn't the material of my undergraduate course that got me where I am today: it was the experiences I had, because of my Ents Card.

Dr Chris Macdonald

MBChB 1989

Chris MacDonald cuts his 'semi-retirement' cake the office of his GP practice

I have worked as a full time GP Partner in a large group practice in Ellesmere Port for the last 32 years; recently semi retired and will continue working two days per week. I plan to spend more time with family, travelling and in the garden/allotment

Andrew John Carless

BA (Hons) French 1989

Andrew Carless is sat in a garden chair with his feet up and a grey cat on his lap. Looks to be napping. The photo has a timestamp burned in which reads 07/07/2010

The day after graduation I was at work in Paris, where I stayed for five years or so... then I moved to Italy where I still live today. I work in a bank as a Sales-trader on financial markets, a job I have done for nearly 30 years, using my languages with international clients. I have also dabbled in translations and voice-overs (even for Ferrari!). I currently live just outside Milan, and hope to retire soon. In September I'll be a Grandad... ready to embark on the next stage of life!

Professor Ullrich Kockel

PhD Social & Environmental Studies 1989

Following a post-doc and lectureship in Irish Studies at Liverpool I held chairs in European Studies (UWE Bristol), European Ethnology (Ulster), and Cultural Ecology (Heriot-Watt), and was Visiting Professor at Vytautas Magnus University (Lithuania) and the Latvian Academy of Culture. President of the International Society for Ethnology and Folklore (2008-13), I was elected to the Academy of Social Sciences (2003) and the Royal Irish Academy (2012). Since 2021 I am Professor of Creative Ethnology at UHI.

Des Peck

BEng (Hons) Electronic Engineering 1989

I graduated with a fine drinking degree (2.2) and worked abroad for 4 years in the oil exploration industry. I had to then get a "proper job". I worked for a Masters then landed a job in Telecoms then Financial Services.

Had a lot of fun in start ups/smaller companies, my exit was usually when the companies were eventually acquired. Now mostly retired but doing mentoring for the next generation of students.

Alumni favourite from the 1980s: Rescue by Echo and the Bunnymen

1990s

Professor Lahouari Adjlout

PhD in Mechanical Engineering 1990

I was a Senior Lecturer, then a Reader, following this I was then promoted to Professor in 2003 at the University of Sciences and Technology of Oran, Algeria. Last year I became an Emeritus Professor.

Gautam Mitra

MEng (Hons) Civil & Environmental Engineering 1990

Graduating in Engineering from Liverpool gave me an excellent foundation for a career in the City. I joined Touche Ross (now Deloittes) and became a Chartered Accountant. Following this, I worked with KPMG Bermuda, Credit Suisse and Fitch Ratings. Now retired, I look back on my Liverpool days with great affection and gratitude. It gave me a great start in life!

Lydia Gardner (née Arnold)

BSc (Hons) Combined Honours 1990

I proudly represent the Royal Albert Hall as a key member of their Front of House team. I also sit on the EDI committee and advocate for more inclusive programming and ways of working. I am also an artist specialising in abstract painting @affluesce. I am a mother of two high achieving daughters.

Professor Emerita Nor Faridah Abdul Manaf

MA English 1990

Appointed as Professor Emerita by International Islamic University Malaysia in 2025, also Adjunct Professor at Open University Malaysia. Published my first collection of short stories about Malaysian Muslim women’s empowerment, from Jambu Rias to Conakry and now working on translating into English.

Professor Dame Caroline Watkins

BA (Hons) Psychology 1990, PhD 1999

Having gained the Wandecza Dubicki prize for my undergraduate research dissertation, I pursued a PhD part time whilst starting a clinical academic research career. I started doing the research of others, started gaining my own grants, and having worked at Liverpool and Manchester Universities, now am a leading researcher at the University of Lancashire. I lead a Stroke Research Team and the Applied Health Research hub, producing world leading research alongside some fantastic teams and individuals. I still work very closely and collaboratively with the University of Liverpool.

Dr Ian Watson

PhD Computer Science 1990

Ian Watson pictured in front of a technical graphic backdrop

After a 40 year career in Artificial Intelligence I've retired as AI becomes ubiquitous - job done. I now bake sourdough, make sauerkraut and kimchi and enjoy everything Auckland New Zealand has to offer. In between I give the occasional conference keynote and still read The Guardian.

Darryl Bishop

BA (Hons) Psychology 1991

Last year I was awarded the MNZM (New Zealand’s equivalent of MBE) for services to mental health over three decades. Article here for details.

Dr Naseer Ahmed Shaikh

Diploma in Tropical Medicine & Hygiene 1991

After getting a Diploma in Tropical Medicine from LSTM, I did an MSc in Health Policy and Management from Aga Khan University Karachi. I served the provincial Health Department as Health Officer on Tehsil and District level and then promoted to serve as Director of Health Services of Mirpurkhas Division. I conducted a number of seminars and short training sessions on various aspects of preventive medicine and hygiene across Sindh province. I wrote a book on First Aid in Urdu which won first prize from National Book Foundation Islamabad.

Professor Keith Abrams

PhD Statistics 1992

Keith Abrams is pictured standing in a projection of small text

Currently Professor of Statistics & Data Science/NIHR Senior Investigator Emeritus at University of Warwick, having previously held academic positions at University of Leicester, King's College London & LSHTM.

Richard Atkinson

BA (Hons) Music 1992

Since graduation, Richard has had a 30 year career in the theatre as a Musical Director, Keyboard Player and Composer. He is currently the Musical Director & Supervisor for the UK and Ireland tour of Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Reverend Canon Richard Burge

BA (Hons) Econometrics and Mathematical Economics 1992

Following Graduation worked in Dunkerque, France with the Missions to Seafarers. Then theological college at Ridley Hall, Cambridge. Served as a curate in Scarborough then first incumbency at Sandsend, Lythe and Ugthorpe, near Whitby. Have been Children's Adviser for York Diocese and Wakefield Diocese. Vicar near Cleckheaton in West Yorkshire, then Team Rector of four parishes near Bingley. Now Team Rector of Keighley and an Honorary Canon of Bradford Cathedral.

Professor Bernadette Byrne

BSc (Hons) Zoology 1992

Bernadette Byrne is pictured giving a speech

Following my degree at Liverpool I completed a PhD at the University of Aberdeen, then post-doc stints in Edinburgh, Sweden and London, before being appointed as Lecturer at Imperial College London in 2001. I have stayed there since and am now Professor in Molecular Membrane Biology as well as Associate Provost, EDI. I am very proud to take on this additional role since as an undergraduate I would have qualified as a Widening Participation student if such a label had existed at the end of the 1980s. I have two children and my husband and I live in Berkshire.

Dr Eleanor Milne

BSc (Hons) Environmental Biology 1992

Since graduating in the early 90s I have worked on various environmental aspects of agriculture, with a particular interest in agriculture in the global south. I completed an MSc in 1995 on Crop Production in the Changing Environment and a PhD in 2001 on Chinese soil erosion and crop productivity. I spent several years working for Colorado State University on systems which model how agriculture effects climate change. I now work as a consultant Climate Change Mitigation Specialist for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation, working for them remotely from the UK.

Glenn Percival

BSc (Hons) Genetics 1992

Married with a few kids.

Ian Rodgers

MEng Civil & Environmental Engineering 1993

Graduated in 1993 and then I joined a small family business based in Birkenhead and worked for them in the UK until May 1998 when I moved to India with work. After just over 7 years I then moved to Dubai, which is where I still live. With work I have visited or worked in the UK, USA, Denmark, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, Lesotho, Seychelles, Uganda, Ethiopia, South Africa, Mauritius and Singapore. My career has been spent essentially in the same industry, helping water utilities better manage their underground water pipeline networks.

Professor Paul Shaw

MBChB 1993

Informal picture of Paul Shaw smiling off-camera

After 2 yrs working in Liverpool 1993-95, I trained in General Medicine at Frenchay Hospital, Bristol gaining MRCP, and then oncology/palliative medicine experience at the Royal Marsden.

After completing a diploma in tropical medicine at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, my wife Alison (née Plaut) who also studied Medicine in Liverpool, and I spent time working in Nepal. On return I trained in palliative medicine in the Oxford Deanery and then completed clinical oncology training in South East Wales picking up a PhD in mammalian genetics along the way. FRCP followed and currently have specialised in the treatment of lung cancer patients, and support early phase drug-RT trials and a growing commercial trial portfolio. Blessed with three children, a son now working in Swindon as an F2, a daughter just completing clinical psychology and a son enjoying YWAM in Japan. Medicine has been and continues to be a fantastic career despite the turmoils we face in the NHS.

Kirsty Adams

BSc (Hons) Physiology 1994

Currently working as a long haul airline pilot flying Boeing 777s for British Airways. Outside of work I am a member of the GB TREC Team and take part in various equestrian adventures, including events such as the Gaucho Derby, the Man Vs Horse Race, TREC World and European Championships, and others. I am currently British Champion. I'm married to Kelvin who graduated from Liverpool with a BA (Hons) in Psychology the same year, and we have 2 children.

Professor Arthur Kwena

MSc Joint Masters 1994

Arthur Kwena is Professor of Medical Biochemistry, School of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, Moi University, Kenya. He holds BSc (University of Nairobi), PG certificate (Kings College, London), MSc (University of Liverpool, UK) and PhD (Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture & Technology, Kenya). He first worked as a Research Scientist after training at Liverpool School of Medicine, University of Liverpool before joining Moi University as a Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Associate Professor and Professor in the Department of Medical Biochemistry, later renamed Biochemistry and Clinical Chemistry. He was Head of Department for a period of 7 years, Acting Dean School of Medicine, Moi University for a period of 7 months and currently Associate Dean, School of Medicine. He was accorded various awards among them the Dr. Charles C. Shepard Award for the CDC/KEMRI Malaria Insecticide Treated bed-nets programme and the Seeding Labs Instrumental Award Boston, Massachusetts, USA.

He is a reviewer and sub editor in several journals, both nationally and internationally.

He is currently a member of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene and a founder member of the Biochemical Society of Kenya. He was also a member of the Royal Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, UK.

Jane Woollard

Bachelor of Nursing 1994

Still meet the 1990 nursing crew every year. Now a Deputy Chief Nurse in Sussex, love what I do every single day!

Antony Webster

BSc (Hons) Management Economics and Accounting 1994

Pursued a career in financial markets, initially as a derivatives broker and then as a market risk manager for a hedge fund and investment bank, specialising in fixed income, CBs and equity products.

Juan Carlos Alonso

MBA Development and Industrialisation 1995

Regards from Mexico City where I recently concluded my role in private banking. I led teams and advised high-net-worth clients on investment and wealth management strategies. I am currently exploring new opportunities focused on independent advisory and strategic financial consulting. I look forward to this next chapter and continuing to build meaningful relationships in the financial sector.

Dr Edward Austin

PG Cert Software Technology 1995

Followed up by a PhD at UVic. Spent my life so far avoiding anything mentally or physically taxing. Looking to meet my old mate Ray Gallagher, who I believed did a Stats PhD after at UoL...

Mark Gossington

BA (Hons) Politics 1995

Mark emigrated to Australia in 2017 and is now a Senior Managing Director at FTI Consulting in the financial service industry. He lives in Sydney with his partner Paul.

Sarah Radif

Master of Architecture 1995

Since graduating with Master of Architecture degree, I went on to become an academic and Course Leader of the then newly validated BA (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology course at Southampton Solent University (formerly Southampton Institute) before becoming Head of Subject and Head of Department. Having just celebrated my 30th year at Solent, I am now Dean of the School of Technology and Maritime Industries, leading a portfolio of courses in Architecture/Built Environment, Computing, Engineering and our world renowned Warsash Maritime School. As a proud alumnus, Liverpool University and the city will always occupy a special place in my heart.

Viviene Sandhu

LLB (Hons) 1995

I graduated in the Law Class of 1995. In 1996, I completed the English Bar examinations, and I was subsequently admitted as an Advocate and Solicitor of the Supreme Court of Singapore in 1998. Since then, I have been practising in dispute resolution, with a particular focus in Employment Law, Family Law and Negligence Claims, handling complex and contested matters across all levels of the Singapore Courts. Alongside legal practice, I have been deeply involved in mediation since 2010, serving with the State Courts and the Singapore Mediation Centre. I currently act as a Principal Mediator with the Singapore Mediation Centre, a Senior Mediator under the Law Society Mediation Scheme, and an International Mediator with SAGE Mediation. I remain committed to access to justice through pro bono work and was honoured with the State Courts Outstanding Volunteer of the Year Award in 2018 and the Law Society Pro Bono Ambassador recognition in 2025.

Suraya Yahaya

LLB (Hons) 1995

After graduation, I moved back to Malaysia, and then to Colorado in the United States where I now live with my husband and three kids. I currently serve as CEO and President of a healthcare technology company.

Jason Hodgson

BSc (Hons) Computer Science(Hons) 1996

A 7 inch single of Theme Tune From Barrel And Squidger

My independent record label Barrel And Squidger Records has now placed four Top 10 hits on the UK's Official Physical Singles chart, with three of them reaching the number 2 position. The latest #2 single was the "Theme Tune From Barrel And Squidger Records" written and recorded by myself along with CJ Wildheart (from Britrock legends The Wildhearts), with drums by Jason Bowld (Bullet For My Valentine / Killing Joke). Released last September, the 32-second(!) speedpunk'n'roll song was pressed on 7" "splattered squidger" vinyl. And if you want to know what a squidger is... well, the song explains everything!

Here's the proof

Dr Kirsten Oliver

PhD Materials Science 1996

Portrait of Kirsten Oliver in front of a red backdrop

After many years of living all over the place I am back in the North West and leading the Energy Business for WSP UK &Ireland. I moved into business management but still have a technical bias leading Engineering Consultancy supporting the Energy Transition.

Adetoun Ahmed

MBA Development and Industrialisation 1997

Working in Health Care Management.

Avijit Choudhury

BSc (Hons) Computer Information Systems 1997

From Liverpool to London in the summer in '97, straight onto a grad scheme as a programmer in the publishing industry. By 2000, I'd moved into the City and worked with Trading Systems for Hedge Funds and Asset Managers, which had me working in Geneva for a few years. Then back to the City for a part time Exec MBA, then a move to Hong Kong in 2008 where I stayed for 14 years mainly with UBS, then relocated to Singapore in the summer of 2022 with UBS ... Life continues in my 16th year at UBS in a role helping Hedge Funds build their business and raise capital.

Vassilis Gorgolis

MBA Development and Industrialisation 1997

Being in Qatar for the last ten years was quite a challenge, especially when considering the recent regional tension. Working as a Solution Consultant in Hilti Qatar, the pillars of productivity, safety and sustainability are getting quite impressive. Looking forward to extending this experience even further!

Dr George Lagoumintzis

BSc (Hons) Applied Biochemistry 1997

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I have continued my academic career at the University of Patras, where I currently serve as Assistant Professor in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at the Department of Pharmacy. My research focuses on molecular and cellular mechanisms underlying human disease, with particular interest in translational biomedical research. Based in Patras, Greece, I remain actively involved in teaching, mentoring students, and developing interdisciplinary research initiatives. My time at Liverpool was instrumental in shaping my scientific perspective and academic development, and I remain deeply grateful for the education, mentorship, and international network the university provided throughout my studies.

Vanessa Thomson

LLB (Hons) 1997

Vanessa Thompson is pictured in legal robes and wig

I became a criminal barrister in Manchester and have practised since 1999. I am Head of the Criminal Team at Nine Chambers and was appointed King's Counsel in March 2026.

Jayne Lefort

BSc (Hons)(Hons Physics 1997

After completing a degree in Physics in Liverpool, I went on to earn a Master's in Spacecraft Technology at UCL. I subsequently joined the European Space Agency as a Graduate Trainee in the Netherlands. I am currently based in Madrid, where I manage the Science Operations Centre for ESA's upcoming Venus mission, EnVision.

Dr Caroline Murray

BSc Zoology (Hons) 1994, BVSc 1997

Globetrotting around the world doing veterinary, volunteer and emergency response work plus travelling as The Wilderness Vet.

Established an individualised senior pet arthritis management business - the first in New Zealand - Dogupational Therapy.

Continuing to advocate for human female patient in relation to hormones and gut-body-brain connection - Jigsaw Tribes, after my horrific experience at the hands of the NZ health system when I nearly died.

Have had the privilege of working in Australasia, Africa, Alaska, Asia and Antarctica is on the bucket list. Recently had a very rewarding career break as an international cruise ship nature and hiking guide in Falkland Islands.

Currently doing vet work in the Caribbean for six months to learn new tropical skills.

Katy-Ann Webb

BN (Hons) Nursing 1997

A long and enjoyable career in nursing. From District Nursing, to my current role as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in a busy Urgent Treatment Centre. I've visited Liverpool many times over the years, it'll always hold a special place in my heart.

I did my training at the old Liverpool Royal Hospital, and when I heard it was being demolished to make way for a new hospital, I felt compelled to visit and say goodbye. Very special memories made, and friends for life.

John J Hilton

BA (Hons) Latin American Studies 1998

Besides working for the University of Liverpool Libraries since 2001, I have been involved in activities arranged between Wirral Council and the Peruvian Navy for over ten years. Recently I played my part in organising the 4-day visit of the BAP Union to Liverpool of this last summer, which concluded with a reception on board this training ship on 3rd September. This event was attended by guests from all over Merseyside, including members of the county's various councils, the police and armed forces, rescue services, the church and, of course, our university.

This was followed by a visit of the Peruvian Defence attache to our University on 8th October, which I also helped to organise. Rear-Admiral Jose Antonio Kukurelo Villalobos met Provost and Deputy VC Professor Richard Black to discuss the strengthening of academic ties between our institution and Peruvian universities. The visit finished with a tour around the Victoria Museum and Gallery and the Sydney Jones Library, and this was mentioned in our Staff News page.

Alvinos Micromatis

BEng (Hons) Building Services & Environmental Engineering 1998

My career has taken me round the world and now back to Cyprus! I have specialised in the Insurance industry as a CFO having worked in the UK, Asia and the Caribbean.

Carole Roberts

BSc (Hons) Mathematics 1998

I am the Director of Technology and Data for a large Building Society. Having joined a UK Retail Bank as a graduate, I moved into a career in Data within Financial Services before moving into a Building Society 22 years later. I am now in a wider role, accountable for Data, AI, Technology, IT Security, Transformation Delivery and Operational Resilience.

Ikhsan Agoes

MBA Development and Industrialisation 1999

I graduated from the University of Liverpool with an MBA in Industrialisation and Development at the end of 1999. I stayed at the University residence in Mulberry Court. Now, I am working at DB Schenker Indonesia as Director Global Projects and Industry Solutions.

Laura McGowan

BSc (Hons) Geology & Physical Geography 1999

After 26 years in HR, I'm the Chief People & Culture Officer of a business advisory firm, Sedulo - based in Manchester, with multiple UK and Dubai offices.(Hons) (Hons)

2000s

Tyrone Dominique

BA (Hons) Politics 2000

Tyrone is pictured looking over a city in what may be the London Eye

Tyrone is currently based in Abu Dhabi as Head of Compliance, UAE, for Brevan Howard, a leading global macro investment management company, and also oversees Compliance for the firm's Dubai operations. After being called to the Bar in London, he has built an international career in senior legal and compliance roles within the hedge fund world, working out of Hong Kong, the USA and the UK. Prior to joining Brevan Howard, he served as Chief Compliance Officer at a sovereign wealth fund in London and previously led compliance across for both Asia and Europe at Soros Fund Management, the family office of George Soros. His Politics degree has proved invaluable in navigating an increasingly unpredictable regulatory and geopolitical landscape.

Frances Hertzog

LLB (Hons) 2000

After graduating from Liverpool with a 2.1 degree in Law, I completed the Bar Course at Manchester Met. After a short stint as a paralegal I was called to the Bar in 2001 and completed my pupillage at 25 Castle Street Chambers in Liverpool. I practised as a criminal barrister for over 20 years and developed a nationwide practice specialising in defending the most serious offences, including terrorism, homicide, large scale national and international drugs and firearms conspiracies and serious violence, most recently as a member of Libertas Chambers, Old Bailey, London. A Manchester girl originally, and having always worked out of Liverpool chambers, I made the Wirral my home around 16 years ago. Four years ago I was forced to step back from the rigours of courtroom advocacy due to ill health. Seven operations and numerous diagnoses later, I have founded Better360, a healthcare app which I developed to help others like me manage their energy, illness and move and regulate their nervous system within their capacity based on user experience and biometric data from a wearable device. We launch soon! I am married, have two neurodivergent children, I have ADHD and am an avid rugby fan.

Mohamed Tagari

BSc (Hons) Genetics 2000, MSc Software Engineering 2001

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I've built my career in technology leadership within global financial services. I'm currently the Chief Technology Officer at AJ Bell, where I lead the technology strategy and teams delivering scalable, secure, and customer-focused investment platforms.

Earlier in my career, I worked at major international financial institutions including Morgan Stanley, Barclays Capital, and JPMorgan. These roles took me across several global financial hubs starting in Mumbai, then Hong Kong, Singapore, and back to Hong Kong again giving me broad international experience and exposure to diverse teams, cultures, and markets.

Across these roles, I've focused on building high-performing engineering teams, running large-scale systems, and driving technology modernisation to improve both customer outcomes and business performance.

Dr Inge Baumann-May

MCommH 2001

After graduating more than 20 years ago, I moved to Australia, where I got married and spent several years working in Indigenous public health. At the same time, I pursued a Doctorate in Public Health, graduating in April 2015, just one month shy of my 50th birthday.
Today I work for Salvation Army International Development (Australia) as Program Effectiveness Lead and travel regularly to visit international partners and their projects. I would love to re-connect with any fellow students.

Simon Boon

BSc (Hons) Zoology 2001

After only intending to "get some experience" in the Royal Navy for a few years after graduating, Simon has left after a 24 year career and joined Leidos, a company that provides logistical support, commodities and warehousing to the UK military. Leaving in the rank of Commander, he experienced a life of adventure from the Caribbean to the Far East, serving at sea in submarines and ships, and ashore in Europe, the Middle East and across the UK. He also picked up a MA in Defence Studies (KCL) and MSc in Environmental Management (The OU). Now residing near Dartmoor, he is enjoying more time with his family and pursuing his zoological interests once again, albeit as a hobby!

Dr Aristotelis Dosis

MSc Software Engineering 2001

After my graduation from MSc Software Engineering, I obtained a PhD at Imperial College London and thereafter I worked in the software engineering industry. I am now leading the Programme Management Office of a global multinational finance organisation.

Alice Flatman née Howard

BSc Honours Mathematics 2001

A roundabout route via actuarial, then ACA qualified, ended up teaching maths in secondary school until last year. Now tutoring online, external exam marking and enjoying bringing up my two boys!! Play lots of rackets sports in my spare time.

Hussain Kazi

MBChB 2002, BSc(Hons) Anatomy 2001

Consultant Orthopaedic Surgeon Mid Cheshire NHS FT since 2014

Digital Communications Officer, British Hip Society Executive Committee since 2024

Dr Jamie McClement

BVSc 2001

Jamie is working in referral practice in Northampton, and is Chair of the IVC Evidensia UK Referrals board. He was awarded fellowships of the Royal Society of Biology and the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons in 2025. He has four kids and a whippet.

Edwin Rutherford

BA (Hons) History 2001

Since graduation I have embarked on a successful career in the museums sector which has really enabled me to utilise my degree in history. I also obtained an MA Museums Studies from Newcastle University in 2004 and went on to work for National Museums Scotland, Hull Museums Service, Tullie House Museum and Art Gallery, The Devil's Porridge Museum and The Royal Scots Dragoon Guards Museum. I am also an Associate of the Museums Association and an Inaugural Winfield Fellow of United States Embassy. I am currently the Curator of the Beacon Museum in Whitehaven.

Dr Abdul Malik Al Nasir

PgDip Applied Social Research 2002

A formal outdoor portrait of Dr Al Nasir

Dr Malik Al Nasir has been appointed project manager to develop a new project for the recent partnership between Lloyd's Register Foundation and National Museums Liverpool, which has been announced recently.

A £1 million grant from the Foundation will support the establishment and development of the Connector project, a new initiative facilitated by National Museums Liverpool, to create an international network of partners, working collaboratively with local communities across the world to advance the collective understanding of the complex history and legacies of transatlantic slavery.

Malik will head up the development of the Connector project as part of a series of developments currently being undertaken by NML's International Slavery Museum.

The project will comprise a digital platform to connect communities affected by the legacies of transatlantic enslavement globally, and a bursary scheme that will finance and facilitate affected communities to research their legacies, and produce digital outputs to tell their respective stories according to their own community protocols.

The Connector project will lay the foundation for further long-term plans to help connect the international museum and heritage sector, higher education institutions, creative practitioners, businesses and grass roots community groups around the world.

Financial support for individuals working with organisations aligned with the project will be offered, providing accessible opportunities to ensure key research, engagement and learning are not lost where a lack of resources may otherwise have prevented involvement. By resourcing global collaboration in the form of bursaries, the initiative will enable new relationships for shared understanding, championing new dialogue to help uncover and contextualise international links to the history of transatlantic slavery and its worldwide legacies.

Malik has spent over twenty years researching his own ancestral origins and in 2025 published his findings in a historical memoir entitled 'Searching for My Slave Roots' (HarperCollins). After completing a nationwide book tour, Malik took up his role as a freelance project manager at the museum in February 2026 and is currently developing a series of pilot research projects in the UK, South America and West Africa with local organisations and communities affected by transatlantic enslavement.

Christos Bourkoulas

MBA 2002

I am currently a Partner at EY Greece, focusing on International Tax and Transaction Services, helping clients manage complex international tax matters and transactions in an ever-evolving global environment.

Barbara Jennion (née Gleave)

BA (Hons) English Language & Literature 2002

I was an A level, GCSE and Access English Language, Literature and Combined teacher at Halton College, Widnes (now renamed Riverside College), Cronton Sixth Form, Widnes and Wakefield College, West Yorks before retiring aged 60 in 2024.

I retrained as a Celebrant with a Diploma in 2024 and it will be my honour to conduct the wedding ceremony of my own son in July 2026. In 2024/25, I also edited the first draft of 'No Plan B' by John Hatton to get it publisher-ready. It's an autobiographical account of his wife's tragic 212 day MND journey from diagnosis to death with the Foreword written by Rob Burrow's wife, Lyndsey to raise awareness of this death sentence disease, still without a cure.

Vasilios Kounidis

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering 2002

It’s been more than 20 years since graduating from the University of Liverpool, with many memories of the four wonderful years I spent there. I am still working in my country (Greece) as a freelancer Civil Engineer since 2004.

Lucy Kelleher

BA (Hons) French 2002

I spent over a decade teaching languages in secondary schools, becoming Head of Modern Foreign Languages, which I found incredibly rewarding.

In 2015, I made an unexpected career change and co-founded a technical consultancy, helping organisations improve their systems, marketing, and customer experience. It has been both exciting and challenging to build something from the ground up.

Now, I am preparing for another new chapter. This autumn, I will begin a PhD in Creative Writing at the University of Aberystwyth, specialising in poetry. My research will explore the idea of untranslatable word terms that capture emotions or experiences difficult to express in English and how poetry might help us find language for what otherwise feels impossible to say. This feels like a return to my first love: language.

Dr German Reyes-Villanueva

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering 2002

Studio portrait of German Reyes Villanueva

Dr. German Reyes-Villanueva made history as the first Hispanic President of SAMPE North America (2024-25) and now serves on the SAMPE Global Board of Directors. At UM-Dearborn, he directs the Graduate Program in Materials Science and Engineering a program he helped build from the ground up. His service spans ABET accreditation leadership, Faculty Senate representation, P&T reviews, and advising both the SHPE and a new SAMPE student chapter on campus. A researcher in composite and hybrid materials under impact loading condition with over 50 publications, Dr. Reyes-Villanueva also holds a membership in Rotary International and has developed international academic partnerships in Mexico on behalf of the College.

Kevin Rodgers

BA (Hons) Modern History & Politics 2002

Worked in Local Government, Civil Service and UK Parliament, served as a local councillor for 11 years. Completed postgraduate study at Sheffield University, now working in a governance role at Barnsley Council in South Yorkshire.

Professor Bhairavi Sapre

MBChB (Hons) 2002

Bhairavi Sapre is a Consultant Psychiatrist with Cheshire and Wirral Partnership NHS Foundation Trust, where she serves as Joint Clinical Lead for the Cheshire and Mersey Specialist Perinatal Service and Clinical Director for Perinatal Services. Alongside her clinical work, she is a Schwartz Round Facilitator and is qualified in Executive Coaching and Mentoring. She holds leadership roles within the Royal College of Psychiatrists North West Division and the British Medical Association, where she contributes to regional and national consultant committees. Professor Sapre has a strong interest in Armed Forces mental health and serves as a Visiting Professor at Northumbria University. She is also a Lieutenant Colonel in the Royal Army Medical Service, with 24 years of Army Reserve service. Her professional interests include neurodiversity in perinatal psychiatry. Based in Liverpool with her husband and two children, she enjoys the outdoors, martial arts, and travelling with family and friends.

Bonnie So

Bsc (Hons) Biochemistry 2002

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool (BSc (Hons) Biochemistry, 2002), I've built a 16+ year career at Morgan Stanley across Asia. I currently serve as Executive Director, Asia Head of Workforce Services and Asia Infrastructure COO, leading large, distributed teams across 11 countries in highly regulated environments. My work focuses on translating strategy into disciplined execution, strengthening governance, resilience, and operating models while driving automation and Generative AI adoption at scale. Most recently, I've led multi-year cyber and data resilience programmes and enterprise AI initiatives to improve productivity and sustainable performance across complex regional platforms.

Alongside my executive role, I serve as Co-Chair and Board Director of Women in Finance Asia and as a Board Director of Suits for Success. I am also completing a Doctor of Business Administration focused on the application of Generative AI to enterprise operating models and workforce transformation.

Dr Claire Lucas

BSc (Hons) Physiology 2003, PhD Haematology 2012

Claire Lucas in front of a doorway sign for Chester Medical School

Since graduating, I have built a career that combines research, education, and leadership within higher education. I am currently the Head of Medical Sciences at UoC Medical School, where I lead a dynamic division focused on innovation in teaching, assessment, and student experience. My research interests are centred around chronic myeloid leukaemia, and one of my most significant achievements has been the identification of the CIP2A biomarker, which helps predict clinical outcomes for patients at diagnosis.

Alongside research, I am passionate about educating the next generation of healthcare scientists and creating learning environments that are supportive, inclusive, and authentic. I currently lead Project RAMS, an initiative redesigning assessment strategies to improve student experience while reducing staff workload. I am particularly proud of our work in authentic assessment, ensuring students graduate with the skills and confidence needed for professional practice. Receiving recognition for teaching innovation has been a career highlight, but my greatest achievement remains supporting staff and students to reach their potential.

Kamel Moris

MBA 2003

I was in Citibank Egypt during my studies and continued there for 10 years before moving to Dubai and joining Standard Chartered, where I spent 10 years as Managing Director and Head of Transaction Banking for the Middle East. I then moved to Malta with FIMBank as Chief Commercial Officer for 3 years. I came back to the Middle East and am currently Executive Vice President and Group Head of Transaction Banking for QNB Group based out of Doha. QNB is the largest bank in the Middle East and Africa and it has been a fulfilling 3 years so far.

Professor Azim Abbas

MSc (Engineering) Adv. Manufacturing System & Technology 2004

I reside in Canada and am pursuing a Doctorate at the University of Western Ontario while working at the Fanshawe College as Professor of Operations Management.

Hauwa Hamza

BSc Combined (Hons) Computer Science and Management 2004

I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2004 and initially built my career in immigration and philanthropy, developing strong skills in advocacy, communication, and supporting diverse communities. More recently, I retrained as a midwife during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since qualifying as a registered midwife, I have worked in clinical practice in the Midlands across the maternity pathway. Alongside this, I have contributed to digital transformation initiatives, helping to improve systems and processes in healthcare.

I now work as a lecturer in midwifery, where I draw on both my clinical and professional background to support student learning and development. I an excited about preparing future midwives to deliver safe, compassionate, patient-centred and evidence-based care.

Lee Hughes

LLB (Hons) a2004, MA Research Methodology 2006

Currently lecturing in Academic English at the Hangzhou City University Joint Institute with the University of Waikato.

Joseph Christopher Mnzava

MSc Information Technology 2005

Joseph holds a Master of Science (MSc) in Information Technology from the University of Liverpool, England and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics, Mathematics and Electronics from the University of Mysore, India. He also holds a Diploma in Computer Science, India and has completed various management, professional and leadership courses both in Tanzania and internationally. Joseph joined the Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) in February 2000 as an ICT Systems Administrator and currently serves as a Principal ICT Officer I. With over 26 years of experience, Joseph has extensive expertise in ICT and Physical Security Management and Operations extensively focusing on safeguarding staff, stakeholders and organisational assets while preventing revenue loss.

He has managed CCTV outsourced service providers, coordinated contracts for CCTV surveillance system repairs and maintenance and access control solutions nationwide, prepare and overseen sectional budgets and reporting. His strengths include project management, system implementation, maintenance and continuous process improvement through Gemba Kaizen Management System.

Joseph is a Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Gemba Kaizen Champion and holds various other professional certifications.

Dr Felix Ndagije

MTroPaed 2005

Global Health Professional. Works in the design, implementation, evaluation and expansion of HIV prevention, care and treatment programs, expertise in health systems strengthening, health financing, public policy development, maternal and child health (MCH), TB/HIV, non-communicable diseases (NCD) implementation, evaluation and scale-up and responding to outbreaks/epidemics of existing and emerging epidemics such as COVID-19.

Yanyan Wang

MBA Human Resources Management 2005

After graduating from the University of Liverpool with an MBA in HRM in 2005, I returned to Shanghai and began my career with the Hyatt Group, where I spent five memorable years learning the true meaning of people, service and leadership. A few years later, life took me from the hospitality world in China to the Seattle, US and eventually into the fast-moving AI industry.

Today, I work in a leadership role at an AI company in the US, supporting global AI programs and technology partnerships. It still feels surreal sometimes, from studying HR theories in Liverpool classrooms to now spending my days talking about AI, data, and the future of technology. Ironically, even in AI, the work still comes back to understanding people.

Looking back, Liverpool was truly a turning point in my life. More than the degree itself, it gave me the confidence to reinvent myself, embrace change, and pursue opportunities far outside my original career path.

Steve Ashley

MSc Information Technology (Hons) 2006

Since graduating, I have built a successful career working in senior positions with BT, Mastercard, the Ministry of Justice, Yodel, the Department for Work and Pensions, Vision Express, Sopra Steria, and the Home Office.

The masters degree I received from Liverpool University has provided me with the opportunity to work with some household names and has provided me and those engaging my services with confidence in my abilities.

Charles Assaf

MSc Information Technology 2006

After two decades helping organisations navigate complex technology challenges spanning mobile security, satellite remote sensing, and enterprise, I've returned to research, building VashOS: a cognitive AI operating system architected around the structure of the human brain, with distinct functional layers mapping to memory, reasoning, and ethical governance.

The rapid proliferation of AI in every domain makes one question urgent: who controls the AI? VashOS is my answer to that question in practice, a system where enforcement is structural, not aspirational.

In collaboration with colleagues in the UK, I am now investigating AI-to-AI communication: specifically, how probabilistic, non-deterministic systems influence each other's decision-making, and whether that influence can be measured, predicted, and controlled. The goal is to prevent AI systems from autonomously producing decisions with adverse downstream consequences.

We expect to publish our findings shortly.

Suha Canaan

MBA 2006

Now 20 years have passed since my graduation, I can say that having my MBA from such a highly prestigious university has given me so many advantages. My position at Arab Union for Cement and Building Materials as General Director (Deputy Secretary General) has been enhanced both internally and among our worldwide range of customers. The words I'm proud of are: "there is no AUCBM without Suha'. I'm happy that I was asked to stay in my work after 60, a message that says a lot to me. The Leadership program I followed was the most influencing factor of my success; my subordinates keep confirming that I did create a favorable, even happy, work environment. One of our customers once said "You and your team shine with positive energy that everyone can feel." A huge thank you and much appreciation to my instructors and tutors.

Dr George Horsington

MBA 2006

In March 2026 in Paris, I successfully defended my PhD thesis on the cycles of the offshore drilling industry 2003 to 2024, comparative studies of boom and bust in the maritime and extractive industries at ESCP Business School. The doctorate grew from the love of lifelong learning I nurtured at Liverpool with my MBA in 2006. Open to any lecturing or teaching roles in business or shipping studies.

Andy Kirkham

LLB (Hons) 2006

Andy Kikham's formal graduation portrait

Following my graduation, I completed my Legal Practice Course in 2007 in Chester and then spent some time back at the University teaching as a postgraduate in the Law Faculty. I then progressed into my career in law and qualified in 2012 as a solicitor. Since then I have continued to work in the Manchester region and I am currently a Partner in the Financial Services team at an international law firm specialising in leveraged finance and corporate finance. I am married to my beautiful wife Emma and we have two amazing children, Amelia (12) and Ethan (9). I can't believe it's been 20 years since I graduated. Time really has flown but I still have fond memories of my time at the University. I met some great people whilst studying who I am still in touch with today.

Jodi Middleton

BSc (Hons) Software Development 2006

After Liverpool, I crossed the Atlantic and never quite came back. Software development took me into security engineering; building the kind of cryptographic infrastructure that protects millions of people without them ever knowing it exists. I spent years at Apple leading teams in their Crypto Services group, founded a company along the way, and just started a new chapter at NVIDIA working on AI security, which feels like the frontier of everything that matters right now.

My home base is California, where I'm raising two brilliant boys and a dog called Beau. The British accent is mostly intact, the love of a proper cup of tea entirely so.

Jane Morrow-Winn

BA (Hons) Combined Honours 2006

After graduating I worked for Tate Liverpool teaching art history for five years and then cared for my children and mother who passed away from cancer in 2010. I went on to be a professional artist being fortunate to exhibit in both solo and mixed exhibitions. I currently live in North Wales and will be exhibiting my paintings at Oriel Plas Glyn y Weddw in llanbedrog. I loved my time at the University of Liverpool, it was one of the best times of my life being a student there as a single mum at the time to a three year old boy called Joe. We lived in the phd student flats at Carnatic halls for the first year. My son has now graduated with a masters in psychology and used to sit in lectures with me when he was not in nursery. I went on to marry and have two more children. My daughter Rosie Morrow Winn is currently studying English literature at Liverpool uni and absolutely loves it. I'm very proud of her and love sharing our connection as students of the University of Liverpool.

Dr Robert Ninson

MCommH 2006

Following my graduation from this prestigious university, I continue working for the Ministry of Health, under the Expanded Programme on Immunisation. Later I proceeded to work for the National AIDS Secretariat as Program Monitoring and Evaluation for the HIV/AIDs Global Fund grant for a period of seven years. I conducted two UNICEF consultancies supporting EPI to conduct Rubella Measles SIAs and MNTE in Kenya. In 2013-2014, I was the Immunization specialist for UNICEF Solomon Islands. In addition, I conducted two consultancies for WHO Pacific in Suva, Fiji for 2014 and 2015. Following successful assignments I was appointed to work for Catholic Relief Services (CRS) as Technical advisor where I was responsible for Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability and Learning. In 2020 to 2024, I was hired by an American Non-profit organisation called McKing Consulting Coorporation as Team Lead to support the implementation of Routine immunization and Polio Surveillance in the Greater Upper Nile of South Sudan. I am now the Malaria Program Officer for the WHO country office in The Gambia.

Oliver Szrama

MSc Information Technology 2006

I'm based in Germany. After graduation in 2006, I continued my career at General Electric as Senior Project Manager and Global Process Manager. Since 2009, I have been working for NTT DATA, gaining deep insight into Japanese business culture and global strategy. I'm currently serving as Operations Manager for a Global Practice.

Asim Abdelsalamasim

MBA 2007

Asim Salah is currently serving as a Technical Advisor with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he has worked since 1999. With over 26 years of experience, his work focuses on sustainable development, regulatory modernisation, and infrastructure advancement, particularly in the areas of water resources management, health and food regulation, and transport systems, in alignment with Saudi Vision 2030.

In recent years, Asim has also undertaken regional assignments supporting UNDP programmes in Kuwait, Bahrain, Abu Dhabi, and Libya, contributing to enhanced programme management and institutional capacity building. He remains actively engaged in strategic planning, stakeholder partnerships, and mentoring within the UN system.

Senad Ahmetovic

MSc Information Technology 2007

I'm currently based in Munich, Germany, where I live with my family and work as a Chief Information Officer (CIO) focusing on IT, Cyber Security, and Compliance. Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I traveled around the world and enjoyed applying the skills and experience I gained during my studies, especially in software development and system architecture. My work now involves international business management, innovation, book authoring, and continuous learning. I am excited about the opportunities ahead. Outside of work, I stay involved in research and innovation, which keeps me connected to the values I developed at Liverpool. I'm grateful for the foundation the University provided and always enjoy reconnecting with fellow alumni.

Bintu Jonah

MSc Information Technology 2007

I graduated from the University of Liverpool determined to use technology to create meaningful organisational impact in Sierra Leone. My professional journey was significantly shaped at CARE International, where I developed strong leadership, governance, and operational management skills within a mission-driven environment. Working in the humanitarian sector taught me that technology is not only about systems, but about enabling people, accountability, and resilience. I later transitioned into the banking sector with Sierra Leone Commercial Bank Ltd., where my career evolved into cybersecurity and information security leadership. As digital transformation accelerated, I became passionate about helping organisations align cybersecurity with business resilience, customer trust, and regulatory expectations. One of the proudest milestones in my career was becoming the first certified female Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in Sierra Leone, a reflection of perseverance, continuous growth, and a commitment to advancing cybersecurity leadership in my country.

Clare McGowan

LLB (Hons) 2007

Since graduating, I accomplished my goal and qualified as a solicitor; working in civil litigation until I changed my area of practice and moved to the Crown Prosecution Service. I am currently working on the West Midlands Crown Court Unit as a Senior Crown Prosecutor; an incredibly rewarding and humbling role.

Dr Ifeanyi Nsofor

MSc Community Health 2007

Since graduating from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine with a Master's degree in Community Health, I have built a career in global public health, with a focus on behavioral science, immunization, digital health, and health systems strengthening across Africa and globally. I currently serve as Co-Founder of the Africa Behavioral Science Network, where I lead training programs that equip public health practitioners to apply behavioral science to real-world challenges.

I also work as a global health consultant, leading projects such as the VITAL HPV vaccination initiative, which applies behavioral insights and digital tools to improve vaccine uptake. Over the years, I have held leadership roles in organisations including EpiAFRIC and Nigeria Health Watch, contributing to maternal health, epidemic preparedness, and policy advocacy. I also oversaw evaluations of global health security interventions, including the African Union Support to Ebola in West Africa (ASEOWA) in Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone.

I am a Senior Atlantic Fellow for Health Equity at George Washington University and an Innovation Fellow at PandemicTech. I serve on the Global Fellows Advisory Board at the Atlantic Institute, Rhodes Trust, Oxford. I was recognised as one of the Top 100 COVID-19 healthcare professionals globally in 2020 by Onalytica and one of the Top 100 Most Influential Africans in 2020 by NewAfrican magazine. I am also a two-time TEDx speaker.

Paula Vitriuc

MPA 2007

Since graduating, I have worked as a public manager in the Romanian civil service. I am currently employed by the National Agency for Civil Servants, where I am responsible for developing and managing externally funded projects, and for proposing and implementing public policies.

Abdelkader Guettatfi

MSc Computer Science 2008

I am currently living in the United States, where I serve as a Senior Computing Consultant at Lehigh University. Located in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, Lehigh is a highly-ranked private research institution.

Dr Maximilian Kindler

MBA Football Industries 2008

Dr Maximilian Kindler (LL.M., MBA) writes from Vienna, Austria, where he continues to build incaseof.law, the LegalTech/FinTech platform he founded for automated B2B receivables management and court-based debt enforcement. The company is now licensed in both Austria and Germany, underpinned by an Austrian Supreme Court ruling (4 Ob 77/23m) confirming the legal viability of its model.

After closing a seed round at a £4.2 m pre-money valuation, the team has expanded across CTO, CPO, CFO and CMO functions, and recently announced numerous partnerships supporting its GTM. Max is also developing rechtsverkehr.ai (international: courtapi.ai), a new initiative aimed at digitalising cross-border judicial communication. He is defending his EY Scale-up Award "Rising Star" (FinTech/InsurTech) title at the 2026 edition. Outside work, he is a father of four, plays tennis every week and has an unhealthy interest in Formula 1.

Dr Victor Manuel Morales

PhD Philosophy 2008

I completed my teacher training in Germany two years ago. I am currently working as a high school teacher teaching Religious Education and Spanish.

Kerrie Woodhead

BSc (Hons) Therapeutic Radiograpy and Oncology 2008

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2008 with a BSc (Hons) in Therapeutic Radiography and Oncology, I have worked in radiotherapy departments across the country, gaining a wide range of clinical experience and meeting incredible professionals along the way. I began my career at The Christie NHS Foundation Trust, which provided an excellent foundation as a newly qualified radiographer.

Today, I have come full circle and now lecture on the same course I graduated from, while also supporting students during their clinical placements. Returning to the University of Liverpool in this role has been incredibly rewarding and holds a special place in my heart. It is a real privilege to teach and mentor future therapeutic radiographers at the university that gave me my own start in the profession. I am proud to now contribute to the next generation entering this vital field.

Evangelos Moustakas

MSc Finance 2008

After graduating, I moved to Greece where I now work for the Central Bank. Life here has been an exciting mix of professional and personal growth. My biggest joy however has been becoming a parent. Outside of work and family life, I enjoy staying active through running and hiking. Living in Liverpool gave me the chance to meet wonderful people and create unforgettable memories. I am grateful for the friendships and always enjoy hearing updates from fellow alumni around the world.

David Meadows

MBA 2009

After obtaining my MBA online whilst traveling around the world with the Department of Peacekeeping Operations, United Nations, I was in a Senior position until retirement. I then pursued a career in academia and am currently teaching in a private school in the United States.

It was my MBA from Liverpool which facilitated my promotion and subsequent career in teaching.

Enis Aldallal

MPhil in Architecture 2009

Upon graduation from the University of Liverpool in 2009, I applied to the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) in the USA for MArch and got admitted in the same year. I graduated from the IIT in 2011 and started my career in the USA where I became a licensed Architect in 2017. I established my own architecture firm in the State of Illinois working on small scale to mid-scale projects ranging from high-end homes to schools and office projects. The MPhil I earned from the University of Liverpool has profoundly shaped who I am as an Architect and a writer architect. It informed how I approach design from a theoretical standpoint that emphasizes practice and pedagogy. Thanks to the University of Liverpool educators who planted that precious seed in me.

Emma Glaysher

BSc (Hons) Diagnostic Radiography 2009

After completing my degree at the University of Liverpool, I began working at a local hospital and have since progressed to become a Principal Radiographer in Fluoroscopy. Driven by a passion for learning and professional development, I later completed an MSc in Forensic Radiography and remained closely connected with the university as an honorary lecturer. I also qualified as a Reporting Radiographer, meaning that although I graduated, I never truly left the University of Liverpool. I am incredibly proud to maintain that connection, as the university provided an outstanding education within a beautiful and inspiring environment. Over the years, I have continued to attend graduation ceremonies in support of students beginning their own journeys. I will never forget what my course at the University of Liverpool gave me not only a career, but the opportunity to completely change my life and future for the better.

Mohamed Idrees Mohamed Hassen

MBA 2009

Life has taken me across several geographies since graduating in 2009, shaping both my perspective and professional journey in ways I could not have imagined at the time. I began my career with PepsiCo in Saudi Arabia, where I was also fortunate to have my Master's program sponsored by the company - an experience that laid a strong foundation for everything that followed.

In 2015, I moved to PepsiCo's Dubai regional office, where I had the opportunity to lead the analytics function. Those years were instrumental in expanding my understanding of diverse markets and strengthening my belief in the power of data-driven decision-making.

A defining turning point came in 2021, when I joined PepsiCo North America and was assigned to the South Division. This transition brought my family and I to Florida, where we are now based in Orlando. Each move across countries has not only been a professional shift but also a deeply personal journey of adaptation, resilience, and growth.

Today, I lead Digital Transformation and Marketplace Intelligence initiatives, focusing on how advanced analytics and AI can unlock meaningful insights and drive consumer-centric innovation. It is an exciting space where curiosity, technology, and business impact intersect every day.

Looking back, the journey has been anything but linear but that is what has made it meaningful. To my fellow alumni, I would say: embrace change, stay curious, and never underestimate where your path can lead you. The world is full of opportunities waiting to be explored.

Prof Mohamed Mostafa Hassan Mostafa

PhD in Civil Engineering 2009

Since completing my PhD at Liverpool, my career in sustainable transportation has gone from strength to strength. I am based at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa, where I serve as Chair and Director of the KZNDoT Chair in Sustainable Transportation and from May 2026, Head of Research and Higher Degrees, a Vice Dean-level role. I also hold appointments at UNISA and INTI International University in Malaysia.

My research on waste-derived pavement materials, which began during my Liverpool doctoral work on incinerator bottom ash, has since been applied at the London 2012 Olympics and adopted in national road policy across South Africa and Lesotho. I have now published 109 papers (h-index 15) and secured over R30 million in research funding. Liverpool gave me the foundation - I am still building on it!

Christoph Reeber

MSC Information Technology 2009

Since my graduation, I have been an IT Freelance Consultant, Head of IT and then CEO. The many things I learned in my classes have helped me later on in my jobs. I can recommend that anyone who is thinking about studying, should do it!

Alumni favourite from the 2000s: Mr Brightside by the Killers from 2003

2010s

Jonathan Anazodo

MSc Maritime Civil Engineering 2010

After graduating, I moved to Melbourne in Australia, where I work as a Production Supervisor for a leading Plasterboard company. I am now married, and have four children: three boys and a girl.

Dr Janice Brooks

MBA 2010

Janice Brooks is pictured in graduation gown in front of the Victoria Building

They say life will take you where you want to go, and I embraced that truth long before graduation. With 18 years of banking experience already behind me, I continued to rise, eventually becoming an Assistant Vice President leading the bank's largest branch. Yet I understood that leadership required more than technical skill. Driven by a desire to support people more deeply, I earned a doctoral degree in counselling and later became a certified John Maxwell Leadership coach. These accomplishments didn't signal the end of my journey, they expanded it. Today, while still thriving in banking, I use every opportunity to coach, counsel, and empower others: speaking for organisations, mentors emerging leaders and bringing clarity, compassion, and purpose to every space I enter. My path reflects lifelong growth and the belief that leadership is both a responsibility and a calling.

Dr Thomas Loughlin

MA Archaeology 2002, PhD Archaeology 2010

2009-13 Assistant Director Irish Institute of Hellenic studies

2018-2020 Deputy Director Collwctions National Museum of Qatar

2022-2025 Senior Direction Collections DGDA Saudi Arabia

2025 Acting Executive Director of Herotage Management DGDA.

Shigeru Nemoto

MBA 2010

After fifteen years of running an English Language School in Sendai, Japan, I stepped down from CEO position last month. Now, I am going into full retirement. My wife and I are planning to revisit Liverpool where I have fond of memories of the British lifestyle.

Fabio Ritter

MBA Football Industries 2010

For the past couple of years, I've been leading sports marketing and brand activations in Brazil as the Senior Sponsorships Activation Manager at Kaizen Gaming (Betano). It has been an incredible experience developing gamified fan experiences and strategic campaigns for major properties like Flamengo, Brasileirao Betano, Copa Betano do Brasil, and the Copa America. Looking back over the two decades since my MBA Football Industries, I've had the privilege of driving sports marketing initiatives at organisations like the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), Cimed and Gremio FBPA. I am always eager to connect with fellow alumni working in the global sports, gaming, or marketing sectors!

Sharleen Nall-Evans

BSc (Hons) Combined Science 2010

After completing a national Social Care Management graduate scheme I pivoted to healthcare, undertook additional training in Data Science and have been working as a senior analyst in the NHS. I have had the pleasure of working with a range of clinical and operational staff, through the Covid pandemic challenges and beyond, and have co-authored six published journal articles so far, contributing to cutting edge mental health research.

Paulo Codices Carrico

MSc Information Systems Management 2010

I am now Head of Technology Services Project Management

Andrea Lopez de la Campa

LLM International Business Law 2010

I am Counsel of the M&A Practice at Hogan Lovells Mexico. I married in 2019 and now have a four-year-old boy. Liverpool was an amazing stage of my life and I would love to revisit and show my family the University and the places I enjoyed the most while living there!

Craig Innes

BA (Hons) Music 2010

After completing my degree in Music at the University of Liverpool, I gained a PGCE in Secondary Education. I worked as a supply teacher for five years while teaching electric and classical guitar privately. I also performed in a rock band in UK and European venues, while composing new music. I am currently a music teacher at The Gateacre School, and I am very happy with where I am right now. I will always look fondly upon my learning journey at the University of Liverpool.

Jack Parrock

BA (Hons) English and German 2010

I have recently become a member of the political cabinet at the European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos. I'd been work as a journalist prior to this, covering EU affairs in Brussels. I never expected to end up in politics or to work in such high office, but I guess that languages degree set me up well after all! This was only made possible because Belgium granted me nationality in 2024 after having lived here for a while, thus returning me to EU citizenship. Just keep plodding away - it'll happen if we keep trying!

Verity Smith

BA (Hons) Classical Studies 2010

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I am currently working as the Faith & Arts Development Lead for the Methodist Church's Yorkshire West District. I led a major exhibition and engagement programme from the Methodist Modern Art Collection in 2025, as part of Bradford's year as UK Capital of Culture. I also manage the District's communications channels and strategy. Following graduation from Liverpool, I went onto train at the School of Museum Studies, University of Leicester, gaining a Masters degree in 2012. Since then, I have worked in the museums and heritage sector across a range of subject areas and within a variety of institutions including national museums, local authorities, higher education establishments, independent and sporting organisations, a theatre, and the aforementioned religious art collection. Throughout my career to date, I have combined my love of working with objects and people, creating and delivering exhibitions and cultural projects, and enabling community-led activity.

Kunal Soni

MBA 2010

Sixteen years since my MBA, I now have work experience in London and India and have another feather in my cap. I started my own business in Investment Banking and AIF, where we help companies with fundraising, M&A and investments. My company is White Owl Ventures and I would be happy to catch up with my fellow alumni and friends, to check synergies where we can grow together.

Jessica King

BA (Hons) Criminology & Sociology 2010, MSc Criminological Research 2011

After graduating, I began my professional journey teaching English in Japan, where I spent three years developing my communication, cultural awareness, and adaptability while working with students from diverse backgrounds. Following this, I took time to travel extensively around the world, gaining broader global perspective and deepening my understanding of different cultures and social systems. I then moved into humanitarian work as an immigration officer in Greece, where I was directly involved in responding to the refugee crisis, supporting casework and frontline processes during a period of significant migration pressure. For the past five years, I have worked within UK local councils on homelessness prevention and housing projects, focusing on supporting vulnerable individuals, improving access to accommodation, and working collaboratively across services to deliver sustainable housing solutions and prevent homelessness. This career path reflects a consistent commitment to people, mobility, and addressing complex social challenges internationally through practical frontline work.

Dr Khaled Tabbalat

MBA 2010

My Liverpool MBA was the turning point that shifted my trajectory from mechanical engineering into business strategy, and the journey since has been anything but linear. Shortly after graduating, I stepped into the world of engineering recruitment consulting with Aroma City Group in Bahrain, a relationship that has now spanned over thirteen years. In that role, I've helped organisations across the Gulf identify and place high-calibre engineering talent, while also leading the charge on integrating AI into recruitment workflows, from intelligent candidate matching systems to AI-enhanced training protocols for recruitment teams. It's a space where people, strategy, and technology converge, and I've loved every bit of it. That passion for AI in the workplace eventually led me to Future to BI, a CPD-accredited AI and Business Intelligence training provider serving corporate clients across the MENA and GCC regions. As a Strategic AI Implementation Consultant, I design and deliver programs for companies in pharmaceuticals, construction, investment, and financial services. And I'm still studying! I'm currently pursuing a DBA in Business Intelligence & Data Analytics at Westcliff University, where I also teach at the postgraduate level. Liverpool taught me to think strategically across disciplines. That lesson has followed me into every boardroom, training room, and recruiting conversation since.

Kurien Varughese

MSc Information System Management 2010

I started the course when I was 60 years old and had a fulltime job as the Head of Information Technology at a bank in Kuwait. I am now an IT Consultant at another bank in Kuwait, and have been since 2013.

Dr Yuxuan Xiao

PhD Biological Sciences 2010

It is important to use your time at University to train your skills and build your mentality, as well as gain knowledge in your subject. You may not be able to continue in the same field after graduation but mastering a wide spectrum of skills and an appropriate mentality when facing problems will make you well prepared for all kinds of challenges in life. I left my field ten years after graduating as a Biologist, and now thrive in a completely different field.

Asita Alzadjali

MSc Information System Management 2011

Expert at the intersection of human capital management and digital transformation. Specialised in leveraging advanced information systems to automate complex administrative workflows, enhance organisational compliance, and drive data-driven decision-making. Proven ability to lead and thrive in high-tech, IT-rich environments by aligning HR strategies with cutting-edge technological infrastructure.

Elizabeth Bartlett

MEng Aerospace Engineering with Pilot Studies 2011

Hello! Still married to Tom from our class. Now a family of 3 with Charlie, age 5. I'm working in the A330/A340 UK Chief Engineer's team in Airbus Filton, Bristol, UK, with a focus on Landing Gear. Anyone up for a reunion?!

Gareth Gill

BA (Hons) English 2011

It's been 15 years since I left Liverpool - how time flies! University has had an indelible impact on my life; professionally and personally. While my day-to-day is now spreadsheets and marketing, I was lucky to study English under academics like Dr Ferraro and Dr Davies, who helped develop my way of thinking: not just about literature but the world it captures.

Dr Glenn Hadikin

PhD English 2011

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I've been an academic at the University of Portsmouth for almost 16 years and I'm now the director of PhDs for humanities and social sciences.

Laila Hatahet

MSc International Management 2011

Since graduating, I have built over 15 years of experience working across Jordan, Iraq, and the Gulf with UN Women, focusing on governance, human rights, and development. I currently serve as Programme Specialist and Acting Deputy Director at the UN Women UAE Liaison Office for the GCC, where I lead regional initiatives on women, peace and security, partnerships, and policy engagement. My work has involved close collaboration with governments, UN partners, and regional stakeholders, contributing to national policy processes, including the development and implementation of National Action Plans on UN Security Council Resolution 1325. I have also supported regional dialogue and high-level engagement on gender equality and development priorities. I remain passionate about advancing inclusive policies and strengthening partnerships that drive sustainable impact across the region.

Umair Ismail

MSc Information Technology 2011

I've spent years working in cybersecurity, from Barclays Bank to EY's technology risk and cyber security advisory practice, then leading global information security at the Aga Khan University Hospital across multiple countries. The exciting news is I have recently come back to where it all started...academia! I am now Head of Cyber Security at Middlesex University in London. There's something special about protecting the education sector and working with students who remind me of my own university days. It feels like everything has come full circle. I am also involved with ISACA as a Board Member, which keeps me connected to the global cybersecurity community. Looking back, the skills and mindset I developed at Liverpool have been the foundation for everything that followed. Would love to hear what fellow alumni are up to!

Dr Umar Shahbaz Khan

PhD Electrical Engineering and Electronics 2011

From Liverpool's Labs to Pakistan's Robotics Revolution: when I completed my PhD at the University of Liverpool in 2011, I returned home to Pakistan with a singular ambition; to build Pakistan's robotics future from the ground up. That ambition has been realised spectacularly. As Founder and Director of the National Centre of Robotics and Automation (NCRA), a $12 Million consortium spanning thirteen universities nationwide, I have reshaped Pakistan's engineering landscape. In addition to this role I am also serving as Tenured Professor at the Department of Mechatronics Engineering, National University of Sciences and Technology. I was the Head of Department for four years, during which I drove international accreditation through the Washington Accord and mentored a new generation of engineers. My team's Myo Prosthetic Upper Limb product has already reached patients, turning research into life-changing reality. Beyond assistive technology, my research group has pioneered work in autonomous robotics, AI-enabled systems, and smart cyber-physical systems, contributing innovations that bridge the gap between academic discovery and real-world industry needs. As Conference Chair of the IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation in Industry, held in 2016, 2019, 2021, 2024 and 2026, I have also shaped the regional research community, bringing together engineers, academics, and industry leaders to advance the field. I have co-founded two technology spinoffs, Robotiqs Pvt Ltd and RoboMak Pvt Ltd, translating university research into commercial ventures with tangible national impact. A dedicated educator, I have supervised 3 PhD and 22 MSc graduates, and have been recognised with the Best Teacher Award in 2022 and the Best Community Service Teacher Award in 2023. My university has rated my overall performance as Excellent for five consecutive years. I have also been awarded the IEEE Outstanding achievement award in 2025 and IEEE distinguished service award in 2026 by the IEEE Islamabad Chapter. My accomplishments include over $14 million in competitive grants, 100+ peer-reviewed publications, and an h-index of 26.

In March 2024, the President of Pakistan honoured me with the nation's Pride of Performance Award, a fitting recognition of a Liverpool alumnus who came home and changed everything.

Etamar Laron

MBA 2011

Since graduating during my first tenure as GM, I've opened my computer science research centre Asparna Venture Studio and established Filo Systems, the world’s leader in data compression. We are running two top teams in R&D and expanding sales in Europe, the Far East and the Americas.

My two kids are growing up and we try to balance life, professionalism and family at home, at work and when abroad.

I'd love to stay in touch and you're welcome to approach.

Daniel Makdwallo

MSc International Management 2011

2012: worked with a candidate vying for the position of President of Kenya.

2013-2017: worked as a regional coordinator for a political party's campaign, co-ordinating party grassroots nominations and mobilising voters.

2019-2024: served as Chairman of the Board of Directors for an Anti-Doping Agency in Kenya.

2024-current: serving as Managing Director of Sweet-tooth Industries Ltd (contractors), Director at Carrel Technologies Ltd (software and cyber security company). I also serve in the Lavington SDA Church as an Elder, working closely with young people.

Ole Einar Marken

MSc Information Technology 2011

I am Head of Campus-IT at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim, Norway. More info.

Chweemeng Ng

MEng Maritime Civil Engineering 2011

After more than a decade in the civil engineering sector, I was recently appointed as an Associate at a multidisciplinary consultancy, specialising in bridges and marine structures. I still frequently apply the structural dynamics principles I mastered during my time at Liverpool. I would love to connect with any fellow 2011 Engineering graduates currently working in sustainable infrastructure.

Dr John Olaghere

MSc International Management 2011

Portrait of John Olaghere in white clothes and hat

I have since completed Doctoral study, relocated to Australia, and transitioned into a new role as a Social Work professional. I stay connected to my community through soccer, refereeing in local competitions, and I continue to explore my creative side by writing and publishing poetry. My time at the University of Liverpool remains pivotal to all these progressions, influencing both my professional path and personal passions.

Lei Shi

MA Music for Special Needs 2011

I started to work as a Pianist, playing in hotels in Shanghai. I now work in London, playing the piano in The Landmark and Four Seasons Ten Trinity.

Pavan Ramaswamy

BA (Hons) Business Economics 2011

I have been busy bridging the worlds of business, law, and tech since my time at Liverpool. Currently based in Mumbai, I serve as Managing Director for Mysore Housing Company and Vani Vilas Cements, where I recently led a strategic initiative that increased asset values a hundredfold. As a true lifelong learner, I have added a Graduate Diploma in Law and an AI Leadership certification from IIT Delhi to my Business Economics roots. I've also branched into the fascinating field of forensic psychology as a certified criminal profiler. Whether navigating complex corporate turnarounds or exploring the latest in AI transformation, I credit my foundational years at Liverpool for my 'Project Maestro' mindset. I would love to reconnect with fellow alumni to chat about innovation or the future of technology.

Mihir Mehta

MSc Information Technology 2011

After completing my MSc Information Technology at the University of Liverpool, I continued building my career in Quality Assurance and Test Management within large-scale enterprise and cloud transformation programs. I am currently involved in leading testing initiatives for complex Maximo Application Suite (MAS) SaaS cloud upgrade programs, managing cross-functional coordination, system integration testing, and quality governance activities. One of the most memorable aspects of my academic journey at Liverpool was my dissertation on installing ATM Machines in Long Distance Aircrafts and Cruise Ships, an innovative concept that continues to remain closely associated with my professional identity and personal passion for technology-driven convenience solutions. I remain grateful to the University for providing a strong global academic foundation that continues to support my professional growth and leadership journey.

Karina Wysoczanska

MA Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages 2011

I graduated from the University of Liverpool with a MA in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). As part of my studies, I completed my dissertation in the area of Applied Linguistics. After graduation, I worked in both primary and secondary schools, providing language support to children with English as a second language. I currently work as an ESOL tutor for Halton Adult Learning, where I teach ESOL courses for adult learners from a range of different backgrounds.

Sajid Ali

MSc Computer Security 2012

Since completing my MSc in Computer Security from the University of Liverpool in 2012, I have developed my career across networking and cybersecurity. I started as a Network Engineer with a systems integrator, delivering infrastructure solutions and supporting higher education clients. This experience sparked my interest in cybersecurity and led me to transition into a customer-facing role within the higher education sector as a cybersecurity expert. Over time, I progressed into leadership and currently work as an IT Security Manager, where I lead security initiatives, manage risk, and ensure compliance with industry standards. My role focuses on strengthening organisational security posture and promoting a culture of security awareness. My studies at Liverpool provided a strong foundation that continues to support my professional growth in an ever-evolving cybersecurity landscape.

Mark Ashford

MSc Information System Management 2012

A Master's is a personal achievement that also enhances my qualifications for contract positions and lends authority to my authored works.

Mustafa Aztopal

MBA Football Industries 2012

I have been working in the Football industry as an executive since graduating from my postgraduate programme. Kasimpasa, Fortuna Sittard, Gabala and Samsunspor are the clubs I have worked for. I also worked in the Turkish FA as Deputy General Secretary. Currently Executive Board Member in Samsunspor.

Dr Bilal Bayer

MSc Global Consumer Marketing 2012

Since completing my MSc Global Consumer Marketing at the University of Liverpool, I have continued to build my career across marketing, branding, advertising and investment strategy in Kuwait and the Gulf region. After founding and leading Click United Group and later serving as CEO of Zubaidi Kuwait Group, I now serve as Managing Director of Cambridge, where I oversee branding, creative strategy, advertising, and business growth initiatives. Alongside this role, I continue to work as an independent consultant in global consumer marketing, branding, forex, and gold strategy, advising companies and investors across the region. I am also focused on expanding my regional and international profile through media appearances, digital content, and strategic consulting.

Adam Clark

MSc International Management 2012

My professors encouraged me to focus on Thailand, as there was very little literature and research coming out of the country. This made my research difficult because I had to do a lot of the research myself. However, it really helped me to learn the culture and encouraged me to read every research paper I could find on doing business in this country. Due to this pioneer work I received a distinction. I think only five of us received that out of 9,000 candidates. This research along with the University study programme project work helped me to get outside of my business and grow my business from two to 19. I was 35 when I graduated, and seven years later I was able to take semi-retirement. I am aiming to cut down even more to enjoy life with my wife and son and do more travel. At 49, I can say that the programs biggest benefits came from helping me gain an outside perspective in order to grow it at an expediential rate. I am an avid explorer of the Mergui Archipelago off the coast of Myanmar, exploring uninhabited islands and new coral reefs.

Mubarak Jahangiri

LLM International Finance Law 2012

After a successful banking career in the Middle East, I moved to the United States and I am now running my own business.

Bob Karina

MSc Corporate Finance 2012

I graduated in 2012. That year, I became the Vice Chairman for Nairobi Securities Exchange, a role I held until 2022, and also the Vice Chairman for Rwanda Stock Exchange up until 2020. I was also a Board Member of the Central Depository and Settlement Corporation up until 2022. I have been the Chairman, Faida Investment Bank since 2000 to current and also Managing Director, Faida Securities Rwanda since 2011. I later became the Chairman, Rwanda Stock Exchange in 2020 to 2025.

Pablo Leonel Reyes Maldonado

MSc International Management 2012

A partially desaturated portrait photo of Pablo Maldonado in casual dress

After more than twenty years working across the United Nations system, I am currently based in Rome, Italy, leading data and digital transformation initiatives at the International Development Law Organisation (IDLO). My work focuses on strengthening how organisations use data, technology, and artificial intelligence to support decision-making, programme delivery, and international development. Over the years, I have worked with UNOPS, UNHCR, UNDP, and other international organisations across humanitarian, crisis recovery, and governance contexts. Recently, I have been leading initiatives related to enterprise systems, AI governance, and organisational data strategies. Outside of work, I continue enjoying life in Italy with my family, while balancing marathon training, karate, travel, and music.

Dr Kiran Kumar Rajanna

MSc Advanced Computer Science 2012

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DR. KIRAN RAJANNA | Founder & CEO, Ethnotech Group of Companies | A Journey of Vision. A Legacy of Impact.

From a curious learner in the UK to a social entrepreneur transforming millions of lives in India, my journey is a testament to vision, innovation, and the power of education to change the world.

Leadership & Advisory Roles

* Advisor to National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC), India

* Advisor to the then Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, India

* Leading Partner with the Ministry of Entrepreneurship and Skill Development, Government of India

* Academic Background

The Journey

2012: The Beginning of Curiosity

* Completed MSc in Advanced Computer Science from the University of Liverpool, UK. Explored the UK education system and understood the importance of industry-academia collaboration.

2013-2014: Exploring Global Education Models

* Travelled across the UK, USA, and Australia to study world-class education models and understand how industry collaboration strengthens educational ecosystems.

2014: Back to India with a mission

* Returned to India and founded Aquatic Academy, a social entrepreneurship initiative aimed at bridging the gap between industry requirements and student skills.

2016: The First Centre of Future Skills

* Invested in building the first Centre of Future Skills in Bangalore, India, providing infrastructure, expert trainers, and global certifications at affordable costs.

2019: Proven Model, Pan India Impact

* After years of research and refinement, the model expanded across multiple destinations in India, ensuring sustainability, credibility, and long-term impact.

2020 Onwards: National Collaboration, Massive Impact

* Partnered with NSDC and the Government of India to establish Centres of Future Skills across 29+ locations in India's top universities.

Through 29+ Centres of Future Skills across India, Ethnotech Academy has empowered students from urban and rural regions alike by providing world-class training and certifications.

Transforming Lives & Reducing Unemployment

* 50,000+ Students Empowered

* 29+ Centres of Future Skills Across India

* High Placement Opportunities & Better Careers

Vision for Tomorrow

To build India's most trusted education and skill development ecosystem where every student, regardless of background or location, can access world-class training, global certifications, and limitless opportunities.

Dr Wasiu Olanrewaju Raji

PhD Earth Sciences 2012

Wasiu Raji is pictured in front of a wooden carving

My training at the University of Liverpool offered me worldwide competitive opportunities in top tier Universities in Nigeria, the United States, and Canada. After graduating with my PhD from the University of Liverpool, I returned to Nigeria to continue teaching at the University of Ilorin. One year later, I joined Stanford University in California, USA as a postdoctoral researcher in the Geophysics Department working on Exxon Mobil's X-well Seismic tomographic project. Later, I left for Canada to join the Department of Earth Science of Carleton University. I'm currently a professor of Geoscience at the University of Unilorin and have served as the Chair of the Department of Geophysics and Director of Students Industrial Work Experience Scheme. My research works have attracted accolades and honours from the Society of Exploration Geophysicists, Nigeria Academy of Science, TETFund, and the University of Ilorin. Some of the research outputs that have been patented are being processed for commercialisation.

Joanita Najjuka

BA (Hons) Sociology and Social Policy 2012

After attaining my degree in Sociology and Social Policy from University of Liverpool, I went back to my home country Uganda where I took on the role of a social worker working with vulnerable children and children with disabilities. I found a passion for safeguarding and protecting these children since they are mostly left behind and they need a better life and a reason to thrive.

Maruf Morshed

Master of Public Health 2012

My time in the University of Liverpool's MPH Class of 2012 was truly life-changing. I owe a great deal to the exceptional faculty for their mentorship and support. Today, I am proud to be working with Toronto Public Health in Canada.

Cathy Kamau

Msc Global Marketing 2012

Over the years since graduating, I have had the opportunity to build a rewarding career working with several international organisations across aviation, retail, media, and regional programme environments in Africa and the Middle East. These experiences strengthened my ability to operate across cultures, markets, and complex stakeholder settings. Completing my MSc was a particularly important milestone, as it pushed me beyond my comfort zone and equipped me with the confidence to take on new responsibilities, lead broader initiatives, and engage more strategically at a regional level. The combination of academic learning and practical international exposure continues to shape how I approach leadership, collaboration, and growth in today's evolving professional landscape.

Ciiku Sondergaard

BA (Hons) Combined Honours, Communications and Criminology 2012

Since graduating in 2012, my work has centred on building community through coaching, training, and collaborative leadership. I co-ounded and helped grow 4Wings Northwest CIC, a migrant women-led organisation in Liverpool that works alongside refugee, migrant, and asylum-seeking women from a range of countries. What began as a grassroots response to isolation and inequality in 2013 has developed into a thriving resilient community rooted in connection, storytelling, and confidence-building. At 4Wings, I've been involved in leading from the side, coaching, training, advocacy, anti-racism work, and wellbeing projects, while also helping to create pathways for women to move from participation into volunteering, employment, and leadership roles. Looking back, my degree in Communication and Criminology shaped how I understand people, power, media, and representation. Liverpool itself has also deeply influenced me - developing my resilience, teaching me the strength of community, and the importance of belonging.

Dr Emilia Trapasso

BSc (Hons) Psychology 2012, PhD Health Services Research 2021

Emilia Trapasso is pictured in graduation robes on the steps of the Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral

After completing her BSc in Psychology, Emilia built on this work and achieved her PhD in Health Services Research, looking at a Mindful Connection to Nature to reduce stress and improve wellbeing.

Emilia has since completed several postdoctoral research roles including working on the Children Growing up in Liverpool public engagement project. She spoke with over 900 children and young people across Liverpool, creating a museum installation of their views, opinions and artwork showcasing what a happier and healthier future could look like. Through this work, two children's books were also developed about growing up and living in Liverpool.

Emilia is still based at The University of Liverpool, working on Healthy Urban Places, focusing on community-based participatory research using creative research methods to improve the communities and places we live, work and play. Emilia also teaches on the GoodDoctor programme.

Uzma Gilani

MSc Global Human Resource Management 2012

Since completing my MSc Global Human Resource Management, my career has grown across communications, research, evaluation, and organisational culture work. After several years in the nonprofit sector in Canada, I relocated to the Philippines and began consulting with international development organisations, including the Asian Development Bank. Much of my recent work has focused on understanding workplace experiences and turning complex qualitative evidence into clear reports and practical insights for institutional learning. The GHRM program gave me a strong foundation for looking at people and systems together. That perspective continues to guide my work and has helped me build a career that brings together listening, analysis, and communication.

Dr Sara Louise Wheeler

PhD Clinical Psychology 2012

I began my PhD in 2006, based at the Faculty of Medicine; I graduated in 2012 from the Institute of Psychology, Health and Society. The University structure had changed around me, even though I hadn't moved. I had changed though, during the course of my doctoral studies; I'd taken a more literary path after a chance encounter with a copy of Wide Sargasso Sea on my bookshelf whilst I was ill and in need of distraction. This eventually led me to where I am today: specialising in the personal essay, and publishing my first book with Seren Books, "Real Wrexham: becoming the city". Despite the winding road, it was all good training and experience, from conversation analysis of doctor-patient interaction, to reflecting on personal stories; every nuanced aspect helped shape my writing as I blended the Psychogeographic gaze of the "Real Series", with a dreamlike derive reminiscent of Jean Rhys.

Alice O'Connor

BA (Hons) History & Politics 2013

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Since graduating, life has been anything but dull. I trained as a Chartered Accountant at PwC in London straight after graduating, where I learned to love spreadsheets, deadlines and strong coffee. Then, in a move that felt sensible at the time, I relocated to New Zealand and ended up staying. Over the following 9-ish years, I got married, had two children, and discovered that parenting is far more exhausting than any audit season. I've also faced and survived breast cancer, which was not a chapter I'd have chosen, but one that changed my perspective [mostly] for the better. These days, I'm Director of Finance at the Auckland Theatre Company, combining my interest in analytics and business management with my long-lost passion for creativity, the arts, and all the chaos that comes along with it. It's been a busy 13 years: part career ladder, part rollercoaster, all with less sleep than I'd recommend!

Marat Atamuradov

MSc International Management 2013

I have continued to serve in the field of humanitarian affairs, working with refugees, internally displaced persons, asylum seekers, and stateless populations across diverse operational contexts. My professional experience spans Eastern Chad, Iran, the South Caucasus, Kenya, Syria, and Yemen, where I have been actively engaged in addressing complex humanitarian challenges and delivering protection and solutions to affected populations. My studies at the University of Liverpool have provided me with a unique combination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, which I continue to apply in humanitarian response. In particular, my dissertation focused on evaluating the impact of Results-Based Management (RBM) on organisational performance has significantly shaped my approach to ensuring that organisational efforts are strongly aligned with protection, solutions, and measurable impact. This perspective has enabled me to contribute to several success stories where enhanced collaboration and innovative approaches resulted in more effective solutions for the people we serve. In particular, strengthening partnerships between humanitarian actors and the private sector has proven to be highly impactful. One notable example is the UNIQLO project, which not only supports the most vulnerable populations with clothing assistance but also creates employment opportunities for women and promotes local production, thereby contributing to both social protection and economic empowerment. Currently continue my masters' studies in the area of Sustainable Humanitarian Action with DIHAD and LUISS University the School of Government and my previous experience with the University of Liverpool continues to support me in many ways.

Dr Jengoa Agina-Obu

MSc Project Management 2013

After graduating in 2013, I continued working as a Senior Engineer at a university in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. I later obtained a PhD in Project Planning and Management from Prowess University in Delaware, USA, before emigrating to Australia in October 2017. In Australia, I worked in an engineering company as a Project Manager in Melbourne. I later took up other roles before deciding to become a teacher. I am in the last phase of studying for a Master of Applied Teaching at Victoria University while working as a paraprofessional teacher in a public secondary school in southeast Melbourne. I enjoy teaching, and I hope to continue in it.

Sara Dhiaadin Bahaadin

MSc Sustainable Environmental Design in Architecture 2013

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After graduating from the University of Liverpool, I went back to Iraq and started teaching as a University Lecturer in the City Planning Engineering Department. The knowledge I gained from Liverpool is shared with my students and adds a new style of education to the institution where I work.

Abiodun Fade

MBA 2013

Abiodun Fade is a Nigerian finance professional and banking executive who serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Hope Payment Service Bank Limited. He has built a career in accounting, taxation, and financial reporting, with strong expertise in financial management, regulatory compliance and strategic planning. In his role as CFO, he oversees budgeting, fund management, and financial policy development, helping to maintain the bank's stability and regulatory compliance. Fade holds a master's degree in Accounting and Finance from the University of Liverpool, which strengthened his technical knowledge in finance. He is recognised for his leadership in managing financial risks and supporting the growth of Nigeria's digital banking sector. His work reflects commitment to transparency, efficiency and responsible financial governance practices.

Dan Foy

BA (Hons) Combined Honours 2013

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I am a Senior Associate Ecologist working for Stantec in North West England. Stantec is a global leader in sustainable engineering, architecture, and environmental consulting. I specialise in managing ecological support for nationally significant energy infrastructure project applications, which include grid modernisation, large solar sites, wind energy projects, and multi-use energy parks. This allows me to use my passion for Ecology and Conservation to guide the UK's energy transition, while delivering for biodiversity. Over recent years I have successfully assisted clients to negotiate changing legislative processes, associated with issues such as the introduction of the 'Biodiversity Gain Regulations' and the introduction of the 'Environment Act'. I act as an Expert Witness at public enquiries, and have presented findings to the Planning Inspectorate and the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero. Closer to home I have volunteered my time in steering groups to help with the final submission of the Liverpool City Region Local Nature Recovery Strategy, which enables the urgent actions required to reverse biodiversity decline and restore the natural environment in the Liverpool City Region, which provides a range of benefits to the people of our region.

Dr Poon Jackson

Master of Public Health 2013

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University of Liverpool has excellent faculty staffs and facilities which benefit every student. I have no regrets in joining the Master's degree and I would definitely consider UoL if I have an opportunity to study PHD in the future.

Ammar Khalid

BEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with Management 2013

After completing my degree in 2013, I stepped into our family-owned manufacturing business, Ammarian Industry (Pvt.) Ltd., with the vision of expanding beyond local markets. Over the past decade, we have steadily built a presence in the United States and European markets by supplying high-quality cast iron components for the automotive, tractor, and heavy machinery sectors. This journey has been both technically and professionally rewarding. From product development and process improvement to meeting stringent international quality and environmental compliance requirements, every challenge has contributed to our growth as a globally competitive manufacturer. My university experience laid the foundation for this path by equipping me with the engineering knowledge, analytical thinking, and confidence needed to navigate the manufacturing industry and contribute to Pakistan's industrial growth on an international level.

Dr Wah Phin Lee

MBChB 2013

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I successfully completed my clinical training in the NHS in 2022 to become consultant in Rheumatology and General Medicine. I have since decided to return to my hometown of Tawau, Malaysia, in order to serve my local community. It is a privilege that my expertise and experience from the University and the NHS can be used for the betterment of my community.

Dr Saul Leslie

BA (Hons) English 2013

Saul's first novel, A Working Title I Want to Change, has just been published and he is currently embarking on a book tour.

Mauricio Martinez

MSc Global Marketing 2013

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Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I have successfully applied the invaluable knowledge and global perspective gained there to my career as a business strategist and entrepreneur. I am deeply grateful for the academic foundation provided by the University, which continues to underpin my professional success today. I am the founder of the Molli Gourmet brand, managing its commercial growth across major retail platforms including HEB, Chedraui, Alsuper, and Amazon. My expertise in the field has led to appearances as a marketing expert on the Univision Miami news bulletin alongside Tifani Roberts, where I provide specialist insight into market dynamics. Furthermore, I serve as an expert speaker for postgraduate programmes at the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM). As Mexico's most prestigious and highest-ranking academic institution, UNAM provides the platform where I share strategic management insights with the next generation of industry leaders.

Anthony Mukutuma

MBA Accounting and Finance 2013

I did my MBA while working as an engineer on the Kevitsa Cu-Ni Project in Finland for First Quantum Minerals Limited (FQML) and went on to be Plant Manager Kevitsa Mining Oy after commissioning. Since then, I have worked as General Manager for Mauritanian Copper Mines (2015), Ravensthorpe Nickel in Australia (2018) and Kansanshi Mine in Zambia (2020); all within FQML. I am current Country Director (2024-) for FQML in Zambia. My MBA in Accounting and Finance continues to serve me well in my roles and as a firm foundation for continuous learning.

Fidel Nkwodinmah

MSc Operations & Supply Chain Management 2013

I have undertaken a few challenging career opportunities at BP and NNL in the UK. In Nigeria, I have worked at Oilserv and now as SCM/NC function leader for Aradel.

Mark Rivenbark

MBA 2013

Since obtaining my MBA I have lived and worked in Alaska, Texas, Georgia and Saudi Arabia. I'm currently General Manager for a Joint Venture oilfield service company in Saudi. I've been fortunate to work with many talented people from around the world. Always remember: "If we're all going to eat, someone has to sell".

Samson Semu

Master of Public Health 2013

After graduating, I went back to Malawi, and I briefly worked for my former organisation, Marie Stopes International as Clinical Trainer. I later joined World Vision International as Regional Health Coordinator in 2015. In 2016, I was moved up the ladder to become Programs Manager until now. My role includes providing overall leadership and management to all programmes and projects in the district in accordance with WVs policies, procedures and donor requirements. I am responsible for program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation, program administration, networking and collaboration with district level partners, budget management and financial accountability, people management and development and risk management. Additionally, I monitor project budget expenditure against planned activities and take appropriate measures.

Saranya Srithasan

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering 2013

After university, I moved to Sri Lanka for work, which turned out to be a hugely rewarding experience both professionally and personally. In 2022, I was given the opportunity to move back to the UK and joined Ramboll in Southampton as a Structural Design Engineer. It's been great settling into life here while continuing to grow in a career I genuinely enjoy. Looking back, I'm really grateful for the experiences and friendships that started during my time at Liverpool and helped shape the path I've taken since graduating.

Ormond Williams

MBA 2013

I am a career banker with extensive retail and commercial banking experience across St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Barbados, Belize, the United Kingdom, and the Cayman Islands. I have held senior leadership roles, including President/CEO and Executive Director, in both global and regional institutions. I hold an MBA from the University of Liverpool and professional qualifications from the London Institute of Banking and Finance, the University of Manchester, and the University of the West Indies. A Fellow of both the London Institute of Banking and Finance and the Chartered Management Institute, I am also an Accredited Director with the Chartered Governance Institute of Canada. I am the Founder, Managing Director, and Principal Consultant of OAWilliams Consulting, a Cayman-based boutique firm specialising in leadership and people development and corporate governance. My work focuses on helping individuals and organisations elevate performance, strengthen leadership capacity, and build engaged, purpose-aligned cultures.

Dr Lawson Simapuka

MSc Clinical Research 2013

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I am a Medical Director, Public Health Specialist, and Clinical Forensic Practitioner, currently serving as Executive Director of the National Forensic Authority (NFA) of Zambia. While serving in the Zambia Army Medical Corps, I pursued advanced studies at the University of Liverpool (2009-2013), earning a MSc in Clinical Research. During this period, I also led the medical component of the African Standby Force deployment in Ethiopia, demonstrating both academic excellence and operational leadership. Following my studies, I transitioned into senior leadership roles across public health, academia, and forensic governance. I served as National Medical Director for AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Zambia, where I led large-scale HIV/AIDS programmes. In academia, I have held positions as Dean, Chief Academic Officer, and Professor at Texila American University, contributing to postgraduate training and research. As Executive Director of the NFA, I have strengthened national forensic systems through the development of standards, licensing frameworks, and regulatory oversight, enhancing the credibility of forensic services in Zambia. I have been recognised for my leadership in advancing forensic science in justice, public health, and national security.

Katya Varbanova

BA (Hons) Law and Business 2013

After University, I joined a graduate scheme at Santander. While I had a phenomenal time living the banking life in London, I accidentally stumbled into entrepreneurship and started a marketing business in 2015, which I've now been running for over a decade. I've focused on building and scaling the company reaching tens of thousands of clients from over 100 countries, getting featured in Business Insider, The Sun and more! So this is a shoutout to the rebellious Dr Ferdinand from Critical Perspective in Management class who opened my eye to the possibility of entrepreneurship. I may have never considered it, if it wasn't for you!

Jithendra Weerasekera

MSc International Management 2013

After graduating from the University of Liverpool, I embarked on a professional journey that has shaped my career over the last 10 years in the global technology and financial services industry. I began by building a strong foundation in business strategy, technology delivery, and enterprise solutions, working closely with organisations to drive digital transformation and operational excellence. Over the years, I progressed through leadership roles that expanded my expertise in business development, delivery management, strategic partnerships, and organisational growth. My career has been defined by a strong focus on the banking and financial technology sector, where I have led large-scale transformation initiatives and built high-performing teams across multiple geographies. This journey eventually led me to my current role as Group CEO of IFINITY Global, where I am leading the company's global expansion and strategic growth. Today, I remain focused on scaling the organisation, fostering innovation, and building a globally recognised technology business while continuing to evolve as a leader in the industry.

Dr Dariush Alimorovat

BDS 2014

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Since my graduation I've been working as an NHS dentist in Liverpool and London. Currently residing in London with my wife and two beautiful children.

Dr Emmanuel Bimba

Master of Public Health 2014

I currently serve as Project Coordinator for the $85 million World Bank-funded Sudan SANAD Emergency Crisis Response Safety Net Project, implemented by the World Food Programme (WFP) in Sudan. In this role, I provide strategic project management leadership, overseeing initiatives aimed at strengthening human capital and developing robust social protection frameworks in fragile, conflict-affected, and volatile environments. The project is currently operational in nine states across Sudan, reaching more than 550,000 individuals impacted by the ongoing crisis. I am also a recipient of the 2024 Alumni Award in recognition of my outstanding contributions to humanitarian and development efforts.

Dr Mohmad Asari Daud

MSc Operation & Supply Chain Management 2014

Graduating University of Liverpool at 52 has changed the course of my career, from a retired engineer to a high profile water leader in Malaysia. After acquiring PhD in 2020, in the midst of global pandemic, I was made the President of the Malaysian Water Association from 2021-2025. In 2024 I was elected the Vice President of the International Water Association (IWA), a leading water professionals' association based in London. I am also currently a member of the IWA Board of Directors whilst holding the post of Executive Director of a consulting firm in Malaysia after relinquishing my post as the Director of Selangor Water Management Authority (LUAS), a leading regulatory agency for water resources in Malaysia. After graduation I held several responsible positions such as Senior Engineer at Terengganu Water Company (SATU), Commissioner at National Water Services Commission (SPAN) and Chief Executive Officer of Perlis Water Company (SAP) before joining LUAS. During my tenure at SAP, I successfully turned around SAP from ailing annual deficit to a surplus at my second year of leading SAP. As of date, SAP continued to make further success as water company. In corporate social services (CSR), I had been active in promoting river cleanliness and environemtal harmony since 2017. I was the founding member of Friends of Rivers Malaysia (FORM) which shared the headoffice at my house, located by the side of a pristine river, River Selaru. At FORM, we promote volunteerism and limitless contribution to nature and environment. We managed to bring many big organisations to our rivers and frequently brings students and working people to join the community where the rivers flow to stay united and together to protect water, river and nature. In 2022, I represented Malaysia at COP28 in Dubai promoting Nature Based Solutions which is the crust of our CSR theme. I am blessed with a family of six children, six children in law and seven grandchildren, living in Malaysia. We organised family trips regularly, locally and overseas. We also visited Liverpool several times as we have family and friends working or studying in UK. I am really proud being an alumnus of the University of Liverpool and very thankful to the University for transforming me into a person I am today.

Andreas Haeusler

MBA 2014

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After graduation, I had several positions in the defence industry. Now I'm working in the defence procurement agency for several procurement projects.

Haroon Iqbal

BEng (Hons) Electrical Engineering and Electronics 2014

Upon graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2014, I relocated to Brisbane, Australia to embark on a new chapter. The skills I honed during my time at Liverpool proved invaluable in navigating the challenges I faced in my new environment. Notably, my experience at Liverpool instilled in me the ability to learn independently, enabling me to tackle obstacles with ease. Following considerable perseverance and dedication, I successfully secured a role within the Australian Government. My time at the University of Liverpool was instrumental in fostering both my academic and professional development. Today, I am working my dream job in Australia, own a house mortgage free, have a son named Ibrahim and I consider myself very fortunate and successful due to the skills I acquired at University of Liverpool.

Eng Mohamed Kabesh

MSc Information Technology 2014

Since graduating from the University, I have progressed into senior leadership roles across IT governance, digital transformation, PMO, managed services, and enterprise technology strategy. I currently oversee major transformation and governance initiatives across government, healthcare, and technology sectors in the Middle East and Africa, including digital transformation programs for African government entities. My work focuses on IT strategy, compliance, quality assurance, cybersecurity governance, and operational excellence. More recently, I have been developing Agentic AI concepts focused on intelligent automation and real-world operational applications, including accident investigation and insurance process automation. Liverpool played a significant role in strengthening my technical leadership and strategic thinking, which continue to support my professional growth and professional impact.

Dr Elia Abdel Massih

MSc International Management 2014

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I am pursuing my career as a Paediatrician and I am a consultant in Healthcare Management in the Middle East and Africa.

Matthews Otalike

MBA 2014

At the time of graduation in July 2014, I was Zonal Director for the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) in the southeast. I led officers and men in seven production centres. I left service in 2015 and went into teaching degree level journalism at the NTA TV College. Now I blog investigative journalism online.

Simon Taylor

MSc Project Management 2014

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Since graduation I have been working at Salesforce, marking almost 30 years in IT. I am currently a Senior Director of Delivery Innovation, where I lead the AI Innovation Lab. I am also a current student of the University of Liverpool and have just submitted my Dissertation for MSc in Artificial Intelligence and will be graduating from that soon! Making me a *double* MSc graduate from UoL!

Beatriz Consuelo Ortiz Torres

MSc Sustainable Environmental Design in Architecture 2014

I work full time as a Senior Architectural Technologist at Lancashire County Council. I'm still living Liverpool, got married and I'm a proud mum of an almost two year old girl.

Dr Manish Unhale

PhD Management 2014

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Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I have built a rewarding academic career at the University of East London. I have undertaken a range of teaching, leadership, and programme management roles, contributing to curriculum development, student experience, and academic innovation. A key milestone in my journey has been my role as Course Leader/Programme Director for the MSc IBM. In this position, I played a significant part in scaling the programme, which has grown to become the second largest course in the University. In recognition of my leadership impact and commitment to teaching excellence, I have also been awarded at University level for both my leadership role and teaching contributions. My career since graduation has been defined by continued professional growth, recognition, and a strong commitment to delivering high-quality, inclusive higher education.

Charles Ameh

MSc Project Management 2015

Two defining milestones shaped my journey in 2025.

In March, I assumed the role of HSE Supervisor for my company's headquarters, a position that represents the convergence of years of experience across critical functions, strengthened by continuous academic pursuit. This role has provided a unique opportunity to translate learning into practice and to apply a holistic, systematic based approach to health, safety, and environmental leadership.

On a personal level, December 2025 marked another significant chapter when I became a Canadian Permanent Resident. This milestone reflects a broader commitment to professional growth, global exposure, and contributing meaningfully within diverse regulatory and cultural environments.

Jason Chapman

MSc International Management 2015

Since completing my Master's degree in International Management at the University of Liverpool, I have built a career leading international operations, supply chains, and business transformation programmes across multiple industries and global markets. The knowledge and perspective gained during my time at Liverpool provided a strong foundation for navigating the complexities of international business, cultural diversity, and strategic leadership in an increasingly connected world.

Over the past two decades, I have had the opportunity to work with and support global brands across Europe, Asia, and the United States, leading operations within manufacturing, retail supply chains, print and packaging, hospitality procurement, and international sourcing. My career has taken me from boardrooms in London to production facilities in China, Sri Lanka, India, and Turkey, where I have overseen large-scale operational projects, supplier partnerships, business turnarounds, and multi-site manufacturing initiatives.

One of the most rewarding aspects of my career has been working across cultures and developing strong international partnerships. Managing global operations requires far more than technical expertise; it requires empathy, adaptability, communication, and the ability to align people behind a shared vision despite geographical and cultural differences. These experiences have shaped my leadership style and continue to influence how I approach business today.

More recently, I have been focused on supporting organisations facing modern operational challenges, including digital transformation, sustainability expectations, procurement pressures, and evolving customer demands. The pace of technological change, particularly in AI and automation, is redefining how businesses operate, and I remain passionate about helping companies embrace innovation while maintaining strong operational foundations.

Looking back, my time at Liverpool played an important role in shaping both my professional outlook and personal ambition. The university encouraged critical thinking, international perspective, and leadership development, all values that have remained central throughout my career. I remain proud to be part of the Liverpool alumni community and grateful for the opportunities and experiences that began there.

Dr Neville Greening

DAPT International Management 2015

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For the past 15 years, I have worked at The University of Osaka, Japan, as an Honorary Specially Appointed Professor, lecturer, and researcher. My professional focus is the practical application of artificial intelligence across medicine, business, education, research communication, and professional training.

My main areas of expertise include AI medicine, AI for business, and the development of customised AI models for academic editing, presentation support, English education, TOEFL, IELTS, and TOEIC preparation, data analysis, medical translation, and emergency medicine. I also design AI models that evaluate video content and provide constructive feedback to improve communication, presentation quality, and learning outcomes.

Through this work, I aim to connect academic research, clinical practice, business innovation, and language education by developing practical AI systems that support researchers, students, healthcare professionals, and business leaders in achieving clearer communication, stronger academic performance, and better professional results.

Jayesh Golatkar

MSc Software Engineering 2015

I've spent nearly three decades in the software industry, shaping technology across roles such as Developer, Team Lead, Product Manager, Development Manager, and AVP of Product Development. My journey has taken me through pioneering organisations including Business Objects, SAP, CAST, Deloitte Consulting, and Amazon, where I honed my expertise in building scalable, impactful software solutions. In 2014, while working full-time, I fulfilled a lifelong dream by earning my MSc in Software Engineering from the University of Liverpool. Today, I serve as co-founder and CTO of Chitragupta Urban Tech Pvt. Ltd., an AI-driven computer vision company dedicated to solving urban governance challenges through intelligent automation. Based in Bangalore, India, I live with my wife and son, continuing to blend innovation with purpose, creating technology that improves how cities function and how communities thrive.

Huyan Guo

MBA 2015

After graduating with my MBA from the University of Liverpool, I served as Managing Director and Chairman of CNOOC Gas and Power Trading & Marketing Limited, based in Hong Kong. China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), one of China's three major oil companies, is the largest Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) importer in China and the second largest in the world. In March 2026, I was appointed Managing Director of CNOOC Gas and Power UK Trading Limited, CNOOC’s key overseas LNG trading platform in the Atlantic region. Based in London, the company oversees LNG trading, energy finance, shipping management, and carbon trading activities. I have been working at CNOOC since 1995. It was my MBA studies at the University of Liverpool that provided invaluable international management knowledge, strongly supporting my continuous career advancement. I am grateful to the University of Liverpool and very pleased to start my career in the UK this year.

Linda Akpene Hogba-Adzanku

MSc Information Systems Management 2015

Since 2015 I have worked in Finance and Administration in Ghana and South Africa. From 2022, I have been working in mainstream diplomacy, representing Ghana in bilateral and multilateral negotiations, strategic management and policy advice.

Professor Shazia Nisar

Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2015

I am a consultant physician, Professor of Medicine, and a medical educationist. Currently serving as Principal at Bahria University College of Medicine, Islamabad, Pakistan. Leading initiatives focused on curriculum modernisation, faculty development, accreditation readiness, research capacity building, and competency-based medical education, in alignment with with national and international standards.

Victor Chukwuemeka Nwagwu

MSc International Management 2015

Victor Nwagwu is photographed outside with his arms raised, wearing a yellow short sleeved shirt. He has a beard and his hair is grey.

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I have built a career across marketing, research, business strategy, and entrepreneurship in Nigeria and Sub-Saharan Africa.

I currently lead projects through Youth Dynamix Research & Marketing Company Limited (YDx NG), supporting brands across sectors including automotive, fintech, development, and consumer marketing with research-backed growth and communication strategies.

Alongside my professional work, I am pursuing an Executive MBA at Lagos Business School, where I currently serve as President of the Africa Business Club, helping drive conversations around African innovation, investment, and sustainable business growth.

My broader interests include financial inclusion, youth empowerment, digital transformation, and building African-led businesses capable of creating both commercial and social impact across the continent.

Ibrahim Nyaoga

BSc (Hons) Economics 2014, MSc Finance 2015

Since graduating, I've been fortunate to build a career in private equity that has taken me from intern at Emerging Capital Partners to Vice President at Alterra Capital Partners in Nairobi. I joined Alterra two years ago, and one recent highlight has been helping oversee Java House in our portfolio following Alterra's acquisition of the business. I've especially enjoyed being part of a firm focused on backing African companies that meet essential consumer and business needs. Outside work, 2025 brought my greatest joy: welcoming my first child, a daughter named Kairi. Fatherhood has given this chapter of life even more meaning.

Imogen Pallister

BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy 2015

I am a specialist Pelvic Health Physiotherapist working within the only women's health hub highlighted in the NHS 10 Year Plan, where I am passionate about improving access to high-quality, joined-up care for women across North East London. Alongside my clinical role, I am helping drive regional and national change through the PPHS network, supporting the development and expansion of women's health physiotherapy services, pathways, and standards of care. I enjoy collaborating across multidisciplinary teams to improve patient experience and champion equitable pelvic health services. I also regularly present at national women's health conferences, sharing service development work, quality improvement initiatives, and evidence-based practice to support the ongoing growth of pelvic health physiotherapy across the UK.

Priscila Valle Ramirez

MSc Project Management 2015

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Originally from Costa Rica, I graduated 10 years ago. I now live in Sydney, Australia, working as a Project Manager for a local NFP.

Dr Sujesh Francis Sujan

BEng Civil Engineering 2015, MSc Structural Engineering 2016, PhD Engineering 2019

I work as a Senior Consultant at Mott MacDonald. I help asset owners digitalise the management of the their built assets.

Dr Alejandro Garcia Sosa

PhD Physics 2015

After completing my PhD at Liverpool, I have spent the last decade working at world-leading facilities, including CERN, Fermilab, the European Spallation Source and RAL. I recently joined Transmutex in Switzerland as an Ion Source Specialist and Accelerator Physicist. We are currently developing a first-of-its-kind solution for long-lived nuclear waste using an Accelerator-Driven System (ADS) - a visionary concept originally proposed by Nobel Laureate Carlo Rubbia at CERN in the 1990s. It is exciting to apply the foundations I built at Liverpool to help pioneer a cleaner future for nuclear energy.

Joy Nwabuisi

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management 2015

I am currently a Lead Category Specialist for Antan Producing Limited a subsidiary of NNPC Limited, an indigenous Oil and Gas Producing Company in Nigeria. I am also an expert in contracts management. I have worked in the operations, facilities and technical directorates of my organisation. I have been able to assist my organisation in optimising contract costs.

Dr Chalini Sundar

Master of Public Health 2015

I completed my MPH from the University of Liverpool in 2015, at a time when I was working as a general dental practitioner in Saudi Arabia.

Since 2018, I have been associated with the Saudi Dental Society, contributing to the advancement of dentistry in the region.

I currently serve as the Scientific Editor of the Saudi Dental Journal. In addition, I take great pride in serving as a workshop coordinator for the Saudi International Dental Conference (SIDC). Each year, I organise more than 40 workshops across various dental specialties.

Alongside these responsibilities, I have remained actively involved in dental research and scientific publications.

Being a University of Liverpool alumnus has been a constant source of inspiration and pride throughout my career. The academic foundation, global perspective, and professional values I gained during my MPH continue to motivate me to pursue excellence, contribute meaningfully to the dental profession, and strive for greater achievements in academic and professional leadership.

Hillary Odira

MBA 2015

Since graduating in 2015, I went on to set up a small management consulting business specialising in sourcing project, trade, and corporate finance from mature markets, and linking such investors with clients in emerging markets, as well as providing interim cover for finance professionals.

On a personal level, I have authored and published five titles covering a broad spectrum of socioeconomic challenges in society, which include: “The Legacy Estate”, “The Mindset”, “Fortitude of the Heart”, “Bankrupting the Human Capital”, and “Time Series Analysis as a Mathematical Model for Resource Domination”, all of which are available on Amazon in paperback.

Marisol Pinto

MSc Project Management 2015

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I continued my job at a multilateral organisation, focusing on procurement, project management, and digital innovation. I have contributed to strategic initiatives related to fiduciary systems and knowledge products, and I am currently working on advancing the use of national procurement systems within development operations, with a focus on strategic frameworks and international best practices.

Hazel Snell

MBA 2015

Hazell is pictured in her formal outfit as High Sheriff

On 17th April 2026, I became the new High Sheriff of Merseyside, and will use the role to highlight work within Merseyside aimed at tackling Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG).

The Office of High Sheriff is an independent non-political Royal appointment for a year. The High Sheriff actively lends support and encouragement to the judiciary (Liverpool Crown Court judges and magistrates), Merseyside Police, the emergency services and to the voluntary and community sector.

I work for Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine as Head of Faculty Operations, am immediate past Chair of Merseyside charity, Local Solutions, and was commissioned as a Deputy Lieutenant (DL) of Merseyside in 2023.

Merseyside faces the same unacceptable issues around violence against women and girls as many other regions. As a woman and mother, I feel compelled to focus my effort on that challenge and highlight the work being done in the county to address these issues head on. I hope to use this opportunity to accelerate efforts that improve safety, strengthen services, and increase confidence among women and girls across Merseyside to thrive in all aspects of life.

Dr Owulo Agada

Master of Public Health (MPH) 2016

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Since graduation, I have been working as a public health expert and primary care physician in Anambra state, Nigeria. The knowledge garnered from the University of Liverpool has been of immense help.

I have also been active in the alumni activities under the aegis of the University of Liverpool Alumni Nigeria Network where I belong to the South South/South East zone. It has been a wonderful experience linking up with fellow alumni across the globe.

Dr Adel Al Theeb

Post Graduate Diploma International Management 2016

After 10 years, my degree from UoL was an essential qualification for my career development to become a Director in one of the best healthcare providers.

I am thinking of getting another degree from UoL to help me get an Executive position in the future.

Wish you all the best!

Adnan Al-Sinawi

MSc Computer Science - Internet Systems 2016

Since graduating, my journey has taken me through a series of meaningful and, at times, unexpected paths shaped largely by my work with the United Nations.

I began my career in Iraq, where I was part of the UN Office of the Humanitarian Coordinator and later the UN Assistance Mission for Iraq. My time there included both professional growth and deeply challenging experiences, including being present during the 2003 bombing of the UN headquarters in Baghdad - an event that profoundly shaped my perspective on life and service.

Over the years, I’ve had the opportunity to serve in several international missions, including in Darfur with UNAMID, Afghanistan with UNAMA, and Cyprus with UNFICYP. These roles allowed me to contribute to humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts across diverse and complex environments, while continuously growing both professionally and personally.

Today, I continue my work with the United Nations, bringing with me over two decades of experience in the field. Alongside my professional life, I’ve also begun working on a personal creative project - a book inspired by the many stories and experiences I’ve encountered throughout my journey.

Looking back, it’s been a path marked by resilience, learning, and purpose, and I remain grateful for the foundation my university years provided.

Rukshan Amaradiwakara

BEng (Hons) Aerospace Engineering 2015, MSc Aerospace Engineering 2016

Since graduating, I have continued to develop my career in engineering, working within the aerospace sector and taking on increasing leadership and project responsibilities at Rolls-Royce. Outside of work, life has become busier and more rewarding with family and travelling. I remain grateful for the friendships, experiences, and opportunities that came from my time at university, which continue to shape both my professional and personal life today. It has been great staying connected with fellow alumni and seeing the diverse paths everyone has taken since graduation.

Azwan Ayob

BSc (Hons) Software Development 2016

Since graduating in 2016 with a BSc (Hons) in Software Development, I have built a career as a full-stack developer specialising in Angular and Java Spring Boot. I have worked on enterprise-level applications, focusing on developing scalable web systems, API integrations, and improving user experience. Currently, I am working as a freelance consultant, delivering end-to-end solutions and collaborating closely with clients throughout the development lifecycle. I have also been involved in implementing digital solutions such as document signing systems and enhancing application performance. I continue to expand my skills in modern web technologies and enjoy solving complex technical challenges.

Vy Bien

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management 2016

Since graduating with an MSc in Operations and Supply Chain Management from University of Liverpool in 2016, I have built a diverse professional journey across logistics, retail, and international education in Vietnam. My early career in customer service and retail operations helped me develop strong communication, problem-solving, and relationship management skills in fast-paced international environments. Over the past several years, I transitioned into the education sector, working closely with students and parents to provide career guidance, academic planning, and overseas study consultation for destinations including the UK, Australia, Canada, and the USA. Currently, I am part of the Admissions Team at Scotch AGS International School in Ho Chi Minh City, where I support student recruitment, admissions, and parent engagement initiatives. I remain passionate about helping students discover suitable educational pathways and future career opportunities through international education.

Dr Richard Chudley

BSc (Hons) Anatomy and Human Biology 2016

Richard Chudley is pictured in graduation robes outside the university

After graduating from Liverpool, I stayed in the city for four years. I spent my time introducing friends to Lark Lane and working many different jobs, notably in the Water Street Mowgli for two years from its conception (and making it into one of the cookbooks). After several years of applying, I got accepted to study graduate-entry medicine in Scotland between the universities of St Andrews and Dundee. I spent four years living all over Scotland, including Edinburgh, Skye and Aviemore. I've since come back to Liverpool, bought a house and now live in Dingle overlooking the water. I now enjoy every day in work as a doctor in paediatric medicine.

Brent Corley

MBA 2016

Since moving to Saudi Arabia in 2012, I've built a career at the intersection of education, experiential learning, and international partnerships, a front-row seat to one of the most ambitious transformations in the world.

In 2023, I helped establish the University of Liverpool Alumni Network in Saudi Arabia, connecting graduates across industries and creating a space where meaningful professional relationships can grow. Leading that network has deepened my belief in the power of community, the kind that opens doors and shifts trajectories.

Today I work in experiential learning and university pathways, supporting students across the Kingdom as they pursue opportunities at leading universities worldwide. There's nothing quite like watching a student step into a future they couldn't yet imagine for themselves.

Being part of both that journey and Liverpool's growing presence in the region is a privilege, and to the Liverpool alumni community worldwide, thank you for being part of mine.

Tung Dang

MSc Marketing 2016

Hello my friends from the same Master’s cohort. It's been 10 years since our graduation ceremony but I still treasure every moment at the University of Liverpool. I just want you all to know that I have been a lecturer ever since and I hope you all are doing well too. If you ever want to come back for a PhD programme at the University of Liverpool, please contact me so we can share our experience and hopefully see each other again.

Betty Haggai

LLB (Hons) 2016

I graduated from the University of Liverpool with an LLB (Hons) in Law in 2016. Since completing my degree, I have continued to build on my legal foundation through both professional experience and further academic study in the United Kingdom. My current focus lies in advancing my expertise in areas such as human rights and transnational law, with a strong interest in how legal systems respond to global challenges.

My time at the University of Liverpool played a pivotal role in shaping my analytical and research skills, which continue to support my academic and career progression. I remain particularly appreciative of the University's emphasis on critical thinking and practical legal application. I look forward to contributing meaningfully to the legal field and maintaining a lasting connection with the University of Liverpool alumni community.

Raja Hanafi

MSc Project Management 2016

I completed my MSc in Project Management (Oil and Gas) at the University of Liverpool in 2016, which has significantly strengthened my ability to manage complex upstream operations and align project planning with execution in the energy (Oil and Gas) sector. With over 20 years of experience across the Middle East and Southeast Asia, I continue to focus on improving efficiency in many projects while pursuing continuous learning and leadership development.

Nur Idzhainee Hashim

MSc Conservation and Resource Management 2016

I obtained a Master's degree in Conservation and Resource Management from the University of Liverpool, where my studies focused on addressing pressing global environmental challenges. My research was conducted under the supervision of Prof Rob H. Marrs, whose expertise significantly enhanced my research capabilities and critical inquiry skills. Currently in Malaysia and serve as a Lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA, Shah Alam.

Musamba Karabassis

BA (Hons) Business Studies 2016

Dear UOL 2016, I’m excited to share that I’ve been working as Operations Director for a mining contracting company in Zambia.

Feel free to connect.

Christine Monica Nyanway

MSc Global Human Resources Management 2016

I’m happy to have obtained a master's degree from the prestigious University of Liverpool! Since my graduation, I have excelled in my career. From HR Assistant, I rose to Administrative Officer, and Human Resources Officer, Chief Human Resources Officer, all within the United Nations Secretariate. This degree has afforded me more opportunities in the area of Human Resources and Administration.

Honorary Bishop John Parit

MSc International Management 2016

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I am so glad to be an Alumni of UoL. I am based in Kenya where I am the Owner/Director of several education institutions. I am also the Founder of Hope Beyond Foundation, an Civil Service Organisation, among many others.

I am serving as Bishop of The Olive Branch Ministries in Africa and also sit on the Board of Evangelical movement in Kenya. I am also involved in Governance, Environmental and Gender issues locally, nationally and even globally through partnership with the UN and other Agencies.

Truly a great honor to have studied at UoL!

Aaditya Raman

MBA 2016

Aaditya is the President of Veolia’s Municipal Services Business and lives in Scottsdale. He is active in the utilities industry in both the United States and Canada.

Ganiyu Shittu

MBA 2016

I am currently Affiliate Safety Culture Lead at TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria. I have also worked in France TotalEnergies SA office in Michelet as HSE Competencies and Training Coordinator between 2022 to 2025. Finally, I was the HSE Awareness and Preparadness Manager from 2015 to 2022 at TotalEnergies E&P Nigeria.

Torgeir Skogvold

MSc International Management 2016

After completing my MSc in International Management, I spent several years as an independent performance measurement consultant across Scandinavia and Southern Europe, working with organisations that had grown tired of dashboards full of numbers that explained nothing.

That work eventually led me to develop MetriqOne - an evidence-based performance measurement framework built specifically for resource-constrained organisations: MSMEs, cooperatives, and NGOs. The framework has since become a published trilogy on Amazon, the third volume of which makes the case for performance measurement as a standalone academic discipline.

These days I'm based in Southeast Asia, navigating the gap between what the textbooks promise and what the field actually delivers - and finding it rather instructive. The work continues. Slowly, deliberately, and with far less tolerance for KPIs than when I started.

Pragnya Sridhar

LLB (Hons) 2016

From a puny graduate to a Counsel with a law firm in India, it's been 10 years of absolute delight and none of this would be possible without the stellar education and support provided by the University of Liverpool.

In these last 10 years, I've worked with some of the best firms in the country, including Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas and J. Sagar Associates and entered the Venture Capital space with a VC fund. I'm currently with a boutique law firm - Peritum Partners, focusing on Mergers and Acquisitions, Venture Capital and Private Equity transactions and deal making.

Dr Adolph Vincent Vigor

Post Graduate Diploma in Project Management 2016

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Dr. Adolph Vincent E. Vigor is a Filipino architect, academic, researcher, and professional leader whose work spans architectural education, project management, research, and professional service. He served as Department Head of the Architecture Department at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines – Cagayan de Oro from 2023 to 2025, where he contributed to academic leadership, programme development, quality assurance, and the advancement of architectural education.

He completed his Doctor of Technology Education degree at the University of Science and Technology of Southern Philippines in 2023, earning an GPA of 1.03. He also completed his Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management with Merit at the University of Liverpool in 2016. In 2017, he was admitted to Chartered Architect status by the Royal Institute of British Architects, reflecting his international professional recognition.

Most recently, Dr. Vigor was conferred as an ASEAN Architect in February 2026, strengthening his standing in the regional architectural community. He also received the Golden Leadership Award from the United Architects of the Philippines – Cagayan de Oro Chapter during its 50th Chapter Founding Anniversary in March 2026.

He previously served as President of the United Architects of the Philippines – Cagayan de Oro Chapter for FY 2024–2025 and was awarded a Plaque of Recognition as Outstanding Chapter President by PRC-CAPO Region X in 2025.

As a researcher, Dr. Vigor has earned notable awards at national and international academic conferences. At the International Conference in Science, Innovation and Technology 2025, he received the Best Paper Award, Best Abstract Award, and Best Presenter Award. He also received the Best Paper Award at the International Conference on Research, Innovation and Investment 2024 for his research on spatial intelligence in architecture.

His institutional recognitions include the Academic Achievement Award during the USTP PRAISE Awards 2024, the Intellectual Property Rights Award (Copyright and Related Right) during the USTP PRAISE Awards in 2024, 2023, and 2022, and the Novice Researcher Award during the USTP PRAISE Awards 2023.

Through his academic leadership, research productivity, professional service, and regional recognition, Dr. Vigor continues to contribute to the advancement of architectural education, research, and professional practice in the Philippines and across the ASEAN region.

Makoto Watanabe

MBA 2016

Leveraging what he learned in the MBA program, Makoto has pursued three distinct career paths, ranging from financial planning for global data centre investment projects to national-level tourism promotion, and even managing his own business in music and video production.

Makoto hopes that the younger generation will consider the many benefits of studying at the University of Liverpool.

Previously, Makoto worked as a business strategist responsible for investment and planning at a telecommunications company’s global data centre. Through each module of the MBA programme, he learned to always prioritise business “ethics” and strive to contribute to society.

This experience led him to join the Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) in 2017, an agency that promotes tourism in collaboration with the government. By attracting and promoting tourism from overseas, Makoto contributed to the sustainability of Japan’s regional economies. Additionally, he was nominated for “Alumnus of the Year” at the British Business Awards Japan in 2022.

Makoto authored a thesis that applied not only the marketing theories and promotional strategies he learned during his MBA programme at the University of Liverpool, but also the concept of return on investment (ROI). In this thesis, he introduced the concept of inbound tourism and methods for utilising net present value (NPV) in target markets to local governments and regional tourism operators.

After being entrusted with responsibility for the rapidly growing Philippine market, Makoto served as Executive Director of the Manila office. He left the organisation in 2025 and subsequently launched his own music and video production business in Japan.

He is deeply grateful that, despite the programme being conducted online, the University of Liverpool held a graduation ceremony alongside on-campus students and awarded him an equivalent master’s degree.

At the University of Liverpool, Makoto had the opportunity to meet not only classmates from the master’s programme, but also graduates from diverse backgrounds and different graduating classes, which has enriched his life.

Haiqal Che Zulhikam

MArch 2016

Nearly a decade after graduating from the University of Liverpool, I often reflect on how my time there did not only shape my career, but more importantly, shaped my character and leadership.

Today, I work as an Associate (Healthcare) at SAA Architects, part of the Surbana Jurong Group in Singapore, where I am involved in the planning and delivery of healthcare projects that serve communities and improve lives.

What I value most from my time at the University of Liverpool is not only the architectural knowledge I gained, but the environment that challenged me to think independently, defend my ideas, and learn from critique. It was there that I began to understand that leadership is not defined by position, but by accountability, consistency, and the ability to bring people together toward a shared vision.

The studio culture, group collaborations, and critical reviews taught me how to listen actively, communicate clearly, and remain resilient in the face of constant feedback and refinement. These experiences quietly built the foundation of how I lead today.

I have come to realise that architecture is ultimately about people. Every project has reinforced my belief that good design is only possible when guided by empathy, teamwork, and purpose-driven leadership.

Ahmed Ahsan

PGA Web Science & Big Data 2017

After graduating from the University of Liverpool, I began my career in the private sector, one example being at AT&T, where I gained valuable experience in enterprise telecommunications and information systems. I later joined PDI Software, supporting technology solutions for the retail and petroleum industries.

Over the years, my career has spanned both private industry and public service. Today, I serve as Technology Manager and System Administrator for a local government organisation in Texas, where I oversee infrastructure, cybersecurity, and business systems that support daily operations and public services.

The education I received at Liverpool provided a solid foundation in technical problem-solving and disciplined thinking. Those lessons have remained with me throughout my career and continue to guide my work in serving both organisations and communities.

Dr Alaa Al-Husainy

PhD Structural Engineering 2017

I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2017, where I developed strong scientific, academic, social, and professional skills. My experience at University and the city itself played a major role in shaping my identity and broadening my perspective. After returning to Iraq, I joined Al-Muthanna University, where I was appointed as the Rapporteur of the Architecture Engineering Department. One year later, I was assigned to manage the Department of Construction and Projects, responsible for developing the university's infrastructure and educational buildings. I supervised around 40 engineers and technicians and managed projects valued at approximately $40 million over seven years. During this time, I continued teaching undergraduate and postgraduate students in the Civil Engineering Department, supervised several master's students, published research papers, and was promoted to Associate Professor. In November 2025, I was appointed as Associate Cultural Attaché in Washington DC. at the embassy of Iraq in the USA. Liverpool remains a key influence in my academic and professional journey. Thanks Liverpool.

Darine Ammache

MSc Applied Psychology 2017

Darine Ammache is a clinical psychologist and the CEO and founder of Mindsome, a friendly online therapy app that makes getting support simple, secure, and accessible. It is the first of its kind in the MENA region, connecting users with a network of certified therapists across Arab countries.

Since its launch in 2021, Mindsome has grown to 70 carefully vetted specialists, reached 20,000+ downloads, welcomed 5,000 signups, and completed over 3,000 therapy sessions. Darine is passionate about expanding access to evidence-based mental health care and empowering people to get help when and how they need it whether through secure video sessions, guided programs, or 24/7 self help tools. As a proud University of Liverpool alumna, Darine stays connected to the community and champions student and alumni wellbeing initiatives. Learn more at mindsome.app

Katherine Ashworth

BSc (Hons) Geology and Physical Geography 2017

I'm now working as a Senior Flood Risk Consultant at a global engineering and environmental consultancy.

Muhammad Tahir Aziz

BSc (Hons)Mechatronics & Robotic Systems 2017

Studying at the University of Liverpool has played a defining role in shaping my professional journey and the person I am today. I am currently serving as Director of Operations at my own firm, where we manufacture power equipment for the Government of Pakistan and the utility sector.

The education and exposure I received at Liverpool gave me a strong foundation in research, analytical thinking, product development, and practical implementation. The University taught me not only how to study engineering concepts, but also how to transform ideas into reliable and commercially viable products through proper research, production planning, testing, and quality control.

With the knowledge and confidence gained from Liverpool, I have successfully developed several power equipment products that were previously not manufactured in Pakistan, making us among the first local manufacturers in this field. The University of Liverpool has truly been the key differentiator in my professional growth and in helping me contribute towards local industrial development in Pakistan.

Megha Jagati

MSc Advanced Engineering Materials 2017

Since graduating with an MSc in Advanced Engineering Materials from the University of Liverpool in 2017, I have developed over six years of experience in engineering, specialising in quality, process development, and data-driven analysis. I am currently working at NSG Group (Pilkington) as an Advanced Technologist within R&D, focusing on automotive glass technologies.

My role involves analysing complex manufacturing and optical data to optimise glass performance, particularly in areas such as curvature behaviour, optical distortion, and camera window systems for next-generation vehicles. I have been actively contributing to cross-functional projects, including innovative developments in heated windscreen technologies and advanced shaping processes.

Alongside my professional work, I have strengthened my expertise in data analytics through formal training and practical application using tools such as JMP and Excel.

I am passionate about combining engineering and data to drive innovation and deliver practical solutions in advanced materials and manufacturing.

Dr May Khalfan

PhD Architecture 2017

May Khalfan is pictured in robes outdoors in front of a congratulations class of 2017 banner

I am currently working as an assistant professor in the department of Architecture and Interior Design at the University of Bahrain. I mainly teach undergraduate second and third-year students. My teaching responsibilities include Design courses focusing on solving design problems, developing critical thinking skills, and responding to social and environmental needs, in addition to theoretical courses related to environmental systems.

Alongside teaching I am engaged in academic research with the focus on thermal comfort and energy efficiency in the built environment.

It is rewarding to contribute to the shaping of the next generation of architects in Bahrain.

Fideliah Mhlanga

MSc Project Management 2017

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2017, my career has been a rewarding journey through the complexities of heavy industry. I have spent over a decade managing large-scale engineering projects across the mining and paper mill sectors, and I am currently serving as a Principal Project Manager within the oil and gas industry.

Along the way, I earned my PMP certification, which has been instrumental in navigating the technical and contractual rigors of global engineering. However, my most fulfilling work often happens outside the project schedule. Operating in a traditionally male-dominated field has fueled my passion for mentorship. I dedicate time to encourage women that I work with to lead with impact. My time at Liverpool provided the foundation for this career, and I am proud to represent our alumni community by advocating for diversity and excellence in engineering.

Juan Diego de la Piedra

MBA Football Industries 2017

Even before graduation, I got an offer to work in the Lima 2019 Panam-Parapan Games in a planification role. During that period, I started teaching sports marketing at Universidad de Lima (and continue to do so to this day) and created a World Cup themed card game called "Mundialito" which sold very well and I still play sometimes!

After success in the games, I got called from the Peruvian Football Federation to be in charge of development projects such as women's football, futsal, beach soccer and e-sports. I managed to participate in the Football Manager World Cup in 2024 held in Liverpool because of this!

I am currently at Red Bull in Peru, pivoting from sports to business intelligence, hoping to soon see a deal between the company and my favourite football team materialise because of my help!

Omar Daiekh

HND Information Systems Management 2017

Since graduating, I've been able to connect the dots between my academic background and professional experience. Building on my Bachelor's degree and HND with the University of Liverpool, I have developed a strong understanding that bridges process engineering and IT service management.

Working across multinational environments in different continents has given me valuable insight into organisational structures, cultures, and business needs. I've learned how to align technical solutions with real business value, ensuring efficiency and impact.

I've found my passion in closing the gap between automated manufacturing processes and IS/IT systems - focusing on improving quality, accuracy, safety, and ensuring a smooth operational flow. This intersection of engineering and digital systems continues to shape my career direction and aspirations.

Sanin Dzananovic

DAPT International Accounting & Finance 2017

Sanin Dzananovic is a seasoned leader and economist with extensive experience in public financial management, supporting governments and international institutions worldwide. A graduate of the University of Liverpool with a Master's in International Accounting and Finance, he has built a career advising senior decision-makers on economic strategy, fiscal policy, governance, and institutional reform.

Over the years, he has collaborated with major multilateral and bilateral partners, including the EU, World Bank, IMF, and UN agencies, contributing to reform programmes across developing and transitional economies. His work focuses on strengthening public sector performance, advancing digital transformation, and enhancing transparency, accountability, and service delivery.

Currently, he provides high-level advisory support to governments and public institutions, helping shape sustainable economic policies and modern public financial systems in complex and evolving environments, while leading multidisciplinary teams and fostering impactful international partnerships.

Dr Angela Hartwig

Master of Public Health (MPH) 2017

After completing my MPH, I spent time raising my family - my children are now 11, eight and five. My husband and I spent six months volunteering in Malawi, and afterwards moved to the Eastern Cape in South Africa, where I have been working as a medical officer in a small district hospital in a rural area for the last six years. I spent a period acting as CEO of two district hospitals, and am currently looking forward to a sabbatical later this year, where I will be researching the cost-effectiveness and lifestyle impact of long term warfarin versus newer anticoagulants in rural populations. I have applied to join the Atlantic Fellowship for Health Equity in 2027.

Professor David Opeyemi

PhD Engineering 2017

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On my return, I served briefly as a Senior Lecturer at Landmark University, Omu-Aran, before joining Olusegun Agagu University of Science and Technology as a Senior Lecturer and later being appointed Reader (Associate Professor). I have held several administrative positions: Member, University Governing Council of the University; Acting Head, Department of Civil Engineering; Member, Projects Committee on the Standing Boards and Committees of the University Governing Council, etc.

In 2024, I joined the services of Achievers University, Owo as a Professor and served with distinction since my arrival. I am presently the Head, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering; Chairman, Accreditation Monitoring Committee for Accreditation Exercises by the National University Commission and other Professional Regulatory Bodies; Chairman, Special Project Monitoring Team to oversee university Projects: Member, University Governing Council - Senate Representative. I also serve as adjunct Professor with the Federal University, Oye Ekiti. I have mentored numerous undergraduate and postgraduate students.

Dr Chike Okafor

MPH 2017

After my MPH, I went for my specialisation pathway. I did a Diploma in Family Medicine with the University of Stellenbosch. After that, I was enrolled for a specialisation programme in Family Medicine. I graduated as a specialist in family medicine and also got my master's in Medicine after my dissertation.

Daniel Iseghohimeh-Cole

MBA 2017

Since completing my MBA at the University of Liverpool, my journey has been shaped by a continued interest in how strategy translates into real-world outcomes, particularly in complex and evolving markets.

Over the years, I've worked across enterprise and advisory roles, focusing on governance, institutional development, and execution. Recently, I took a significant step to bring these experiences together by founding Ford Cole Advisory Partners LLC, a strategic advisory firm supporting governments, institutions, and enterprises on high-impact initiatives involving policy, capital, and cross-border collaboration.

It's been both a challenging and rewarding transition moving from operating within organisations to building something intentionally focused on long-term value and institutional impact.

Alongside this, I'm currently pursuing a PhD in Business Innovation and Applied Interdisciplinary Studies, which has been an opportunity to reflect more deeply on the intersection between theory and practice.

Looking back, my time at Liverpool played an important role in shaping how I think about leadership, structure, and global perspective. It's always great to stay connected with the alumni community and see the diverse paths fellow graduates are taking.

Asma Samsudin

LLB (Hons) 2017

I graduated with an LLB from the University of Liverpool in 2017, a chapter of my life that remains filled with fond memories. Those years were formative in every sense where I learned, grew, laughed and yes, occasionally cried (usually while missing my mum a little more than I'd like to admit).

University life shaped who I am today, both personally and professionally, and I will always carry those experiences with deep appreciation.

Currently, I serve as the Executive Director of the Penang Bar, where my days involve a fair amount of juggling work, motherhood and attempting (sometimes valiantly, sometimes not) to maintain a fitness routine. On particularly chaotic days, I do find myself thinking that Land Law tutorials back then were, in hindsight, a walk in the park.

I am deeply grateful to my lecturers and tutors for their guidance and to the University of Liverpool for the foundation it gave me. A special thank you as well to my parents, my husband, Fiqri, and my daughter, Faith, who keeps life both wonderfully busy and endlessly meaningful.

Hasya Syafrudin

MSc Human Resource Management 2017

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Still working in the oil and gas industry, now filling the position of Sr. Payroll Officer in Indonesia's state owned energy company.

Opeolu Tella

MBA 2017

Doing my MBA at the University of Liverpool was awesome and I made new friends. I work in the education industry. Since graduation, I have applied my knowledge to secure a teaching job at a tertiary institution in Nigeria, where I have introduced and developed two courses (Marketing and Organisational Behaviour) for the Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership and Management degree. These courses are tailored to help educational leaders understand the dynamics of behaviour and how to market schools to their target audience.

Dr Heshuang Qu

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry 2017

After graduating from the University of Liverpool, I pursued my Master's degree in London and later completed my PhD in Stockholm. I am currently working as a Lab Manager at Karolinska Institutet after finishing my doctoral studies there. My research focuses on functional precision medicine based on miniaturised in vitro cancer models.

Jack Little

BSc Marine Biology 2017

I have had many life adventures since graduating. Having worked in multiple sectors, I am currently in the water sector as Head of Continuous Improvement.

Asst. Prof. Kittipong Chaisiri

PhD (Infection and Global Health) 2017

Casual portrait of Kittipong Chaisiri with his arms folded against a wall

Since graduating in 2017, I have returned to Thailand and been appointed as a lecturer in the Faculty of Tropical Medicine, Mahidol University, Bangkok. I was later promoted to Assistant Professor in 2019.

My current work focuses on ecological health, specifically within the "One Health" and "Planetary Health" frameworks. My research explores how biodiversity and environmental changes influence host-parasite dynamics, with a particular expertise in rodent-borne diseases as well as medical and veterinary parasitology. My primary contribution is understanding how environmental changes and biodiversity influence human and animal health at both local and regional scales. I am also honoured to supervise MSc and PhD students in Tropical Medicine here, sharing the knowledge I gained during my time at Liverpool to support the next generation of researchers in Thailand.

Martijn Antzoulatos-Borgstein

MSc International Trade Compliance 2017

Since graduating from University of Liverpool in 2017, Martijn Antzoulatos-Borgstein has built an international career at the intersection of defence, security, compliance, and emerging technology. He currently serves as Senior Sales Director for Defence & Security at LiveDrop, a Dutch deep-tech company pioneering secure offline optical data transfer solutions for defence and critical infrastructure environments.

In 2023, he graduated cum laude from Maastricht University's Executive MBA programme, where he was recognised as 'Best in Class' and 'Student of the Year'.

Martijn is married and father of three kids.

Dr Chico Adhibaskara Ekananda Hindarto

MRes 2017

I live in Jakarta, Indonesia. I currently work for my family's businesses, where I manage three companies within our business units. I also teach marketing and consumer behavior in the graduate program at Indonesia Banking School. In addition to my work and teaching, I support nonprofits focused on intercultural exchange programs for high school students and serve with Forum Jazz Indonesia, a jazz organisation.

Eng Lina Issa

Postgraduate Diploma in Infrastructure and Construction Management 2017

After earning my Bachelor's degree in Architectural Engineering in 2006, I pursued further specialisation by completing a Postgraduate Diploma in Infrastructure and Construction Management from Liverpool in 2017. This academic journey established a strong foundation for a systematic and research-driven approach to project management.

The knowledge and methodologies I developed during my studies have significantly shaped how I approach real-world projects, from structured planning and risk assessment to process optimisation and performance tracking. I consistently apply organised frameworks and data-informed decision-making to enhance project outcomes and efficiency.

Over time, this approach supported my progression into a Project Management Office (PMO) role as a senior manager in Agility logistics park, where I contribute to strengthening project governance, optimising workflows, and aligning project execution with broader strategic objectives.

Dr Kike Moronkeji

PhD Biomechanical Engineering 2017

I'm thrilled to share that I'm building a tech startup from the ground up. There's something deeply exciting about starting with just an idea and slowly shaping it into something real, solving problems, creating value, and learning every single day. Every step, from planning to execution, has been a journey of growth, resilience, and discovery.

Building a startup isn't easy, but the challenges have only deepened my passion. I'm energised by the possibilities ahead and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This is just the beginning, and while the road may be long, I'm fully committed to seeing it through.

I'm truly looking forward to the future and grateful for everyone who has supported me along the way. Here's to what's to come.

Dr Mohamed Tawfik

MBA 2017

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Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, Dr. Mohamed Tawfik has established himself as a distinguished leader at the intersection of healthcare, sustainability, and global market analysis. With over two decades of experience in the pharmaceutical sector, he has become a recognised television analyst and a prominent voice in healthcare sustainability.

Dr. Tawfik is the inventor of the GIDC model, a framework for smooth green transformation. His contributions has led to high-profile keynote engagements at global summits and international conferences. Furthering his commitment to ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) principles, he serves as a Sustainability Ambassador for multiple prominent organisations across both Saudi Arabia and the United Kingdom.

In addition to his research and consultancy, Dr. Tawfik contributes his strategic insight as a Healthcare Advisory Board Member for the International Supply Chain Education Alliance (ISCEA). Despite his extensive global portfolio, he remains deeply connected to his academic roots, serving as the Alumni Ambassador for the University of Liverpool's Saudi Chapter. In this role, he plays a pivotal part in strengthening the professional ties and heritage of the University's network within Saudi Arabia.

Hanuman Rama Rao Varanasi

MSc Project Management 2017

After my graduation, opportunities in the field of project management expanded significantly. The program enabled me to establish myself as a recognised Project Management expert, something I had found challenging with a Project Management Professional certification alone.

Over time, I progressed steadily through leadership roles, advancing from B-level executive positions to D-level executive roles. The comprehensive curriculum comprising eight modules over two years, followed by nearly nine months of rigorous research and thesis work equipped me with a strong, multidimensional skill set. This foundation also allowed me to transition seamlessly across diverse domains with confidence and ease.

Dr Yingfang Yuan

MSc Big Data and High-performance Computing 2017

I graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2017 and obtained my PhD in Computer Science from Heriot-Watt University in 2024. During the thesis writing-up year in 2022, I began a postdoctoral position at the same institution. My research focuses on agentic AI and multi-agent systems.

Intisar Alharbi

MSc Digital Business Enterprise Management 2018

After graduating, I began my career as a lecturer at a university, where I developed a strong focus on data management and built expertise in this field. Over the years, I have enjoyed sharing knowledge with students while continuing to grow professionally.

Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Tourism Management, further expanding my academic and research interests. This journey has allowed me to combine my passion for education with new perspectives in tourism and data-driven research.

I remain grateful for the foundation my University provided, which continues to shape my career and aspirations today.

Cem Alkan

MSc Project Management 2018

I currently serve as a Senior Consultant at Wellspring where I work with global organisations to implement innovation and portfolio management solutions. My role involves configuring Accolade, an enterprise software platform that helps companies manage the full innovation lifecycle, from idea collection and product development to portfolio planning, governance, and strategic decision-making. I work closely with clients to understand their business processes, coordinate delivery activities, lead workshops and demonstrations, and support successful adoption of the solution across their organisations. Over the years, I have collaborated with international and cross-functional teams on complex transformation initiatives, combining consulting, technical configuration, and customer engagement to help organisations improve visibility, alignment, and innovation execution.

Younes Al shaikh

CE (PT) Operations and Supply Chain Management 2018

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2018 with a Postgraduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management, my career has continued to grow in both depth and direction. The programme gave me a strong foundation in operations, logistics, and supply chain strategy, while also encouraging me to think critically about complex global business challenges. Over the years, I have been able to apply this knowledge in meaningful professional settings, strengthening my confidence, leadership, and practical expertise. My studies at Liverpool played an important role in shaping my career path, broadening my perspective, and inspiring my continued development. I am proud to remain connected to the University of Liverpool alumni community and grateful for the lasting impact it has had on my professional journey.

Yashna Calleechurn

BA (Hons) Architecture 2018, MArch 2022

Since completing my studies, I qualified as a chartered architect in 2023 at the same practice where I started as an architectural assistant in 2018, and have worked and progressed my way up to Associate and Practice Manager. During this time, I've also travelled to South East Asia and have been given many opportunities to explore Europe thanks to my job at Constructive Thinking Studio.

Sophie Carter

BSc (Hons) Biological Sciences 2018

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After graduating in 2018, I went straight to study a MSc in International Public Health at the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine, graduating in 2019. I then secured a graduate job at Public Health England, six months before the COVID pandemic hit. I went onto work as project support in a London Health Equity Team, working to ensure equitable access to testing and vaccination. A move to Manchester led me into leading NHS innovation programmes for novel therapeutics for cardiovascular disease and weight loss medications. After some breaks to travel, I currently work at Public Health Wales as a programme manager in Health Protection for the national disease elimination programmes for tuberculosis and blood-borne viruses.

Dr Gonzalo Jimenez-Seminario

DBA 2018

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I graduated in 2018 with a DBA, specialising in corporate governance. This led me to publish two books: the first, based on my dissertation published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2023 ("Corporate Governing in Latin America"); the second, on governing family businesses published by AEF-Chile in 2024 ("Familia Empresaria: Ser y Trascender").

Since then, I run workshops in diverse international settings, including Japan, China, India, the US, Turkiye, France, the UK and Latin America.

The doctorate fostered a reflective and critical-thinking mindset, deepened my analysis, and broadened my global exposure. It provided me with greater personal confidence and enhanced professional recognition.

Derrick Kaguma

MBA 2018

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I have risen to the position of Director and shareholder of the very company that sponsored me to pursue my MBA in Liverpool, where I was serving as a senior manager at the time.

David Gaitho

MSc Project Management 2018

Elected President of Africa Association of Quantity Surveyors (AAQS).

Appointed Chairman of the Board, National Construction Authority-Kenya.

Dr Michele Sciurba

LLM International Business Law 2018

Michele Sciurba is pictured in shades, raising his arm to wave to the camera. He is clean shaven with short hair and wears some colourful bands on his left wrist.

Since 2024, I have served as editor of the online magazine Faust Kultur (http://www.faustkultur.de), a non-profit, internationally oriented cultural and literary platform that is updated daily and now comprises more than 6,000 contributions by over 400 authors. The project is sustained through voluntary engagement, international collaboration, and reader support, and is committed to fostering an open, transnational dialogue on literature, the arts, and contemporary societal questions.

Alongside my role as Managing Director of the strategic think tank GMVV & Co. GmbH in Frankfurt am Main, I am currently pursuing a new doctoral project at the Philipps-Universität Marburg. My research examines the evolving role of the World Trade Organisation within the broader context of global trade and geopolitics, with particular attention to the structural transformations and normative tensions shaping the contemporary international trading system.

Taken together, these activities reflect an interdisciplinary engagement at the intersection of cultural practice, strategic policy analysis, and academic research.

Dr Mbuso Mabuza

MPH International Public Health 2018

Dr Mbuso Mabuza is a distinguished global health leader, academic, clinician and humanitarian dedicated to solving complex challenges at the intersection of medicine and strategy. Holding an MPH from the University of Liverpool, he has driven high-impact initiatives for prestigious organisations including the World Bank and Johns Hopkins University.

A prolific author of over 20 books, Dr Mabuza's portfolio includes authoritative Springer titles on global health equity, climate change, and sustainable development goals. His work serves as a vital bridge between clinical excellence and international policy, inspiring practitioners and policymakers worldwide.

In addition to his consultancy work, Dr Mabuza mentors the next generation of global health leaders, fostering innovation and sustainable impact. His extensive collection of medical, leadership, and self-help literature is available on Amazon and major platforms. Explore his full catalog of insights at www.drmbusomabuzabooks.com.

Francisco Mello

CE (PT) Business Administration 2018

Studying at University of Liverpool, especially with a focus on Operations and Project Management, fundamentally changed the way I understand business, leadership, and decision-making.

Before the program, I already had international experience, but the course gave me structure, strategic thinking, and the ability to transform complex challenges into scalable solutions. The combination of operational efficiency, risk management, leadership, and project execution became a practical framework that I still apply every day.

The academic journey also inspired me intellectually and creatively, helping me write two books during this period, where I was able to connect practical international experience with leadership, resilience, and business transformation.

After spending more than 15 years living across Europe, I made the decision to start a completely new chapter in Brazil. This transition could have been uncertain, but the knowledge and credibility gained through the University of Liverpool opened doors immediately. It allowed me to reposition myself not only as an entrepreneur, but also as a mentor and advisor for companies, professionals, and international projects.

Today, I work helping businesses and leaders navigate growth, communication, international expansion, and operational challenges. Much of the confidence I bring to these roles comes from the mindset developed during my studies: analytical thinking, global perspective, adaptability, and disciplined execution.

The experience was not only academic. It became a turning point that helped transform international experience into meaningful impact and a new professional identity in Brazil.

Anna Moore

MSc Psychology 2018

Since graduating with an MSc in Psychology from the University of Liverpool, Anna's career has spanned sectors and continents. She has worked in an international humanitarian organisation and for global consulting firms. She is currently a senior leader for a global luxury brand and her work sits at the intersection of risk, supply chain, legal, human rights and sustainability.

On a personal note, she has since married and lives in Singapore with her husband and daughter.

Anna has fond memories of her classmates and study groups. Her advice to current students would be to always stay intellectually curious, humble and agile. The more you know the more you realise you don't know, as such a lifelong love of learning is key.

Doreen Juwle Nimneh Togba

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management 2018

I have been working as a Procurement professional with the United Nations for the past 25 years, starting my career as a national staff in my home country of Liberia. Grace accelerated me to higher managerial levels, and I am currently leading a team of procurement professionals tasked with the responsibility of sourcing engineering and facilities-management related goods and services at the United Nations Multidimensional Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic. My career afforded me the opportunity to work in hardship and conflict duty stations like Sudan, South Sudan, DR Congo, Central African Republic, and Bangkok, Thailand, a non-conflict family duty station where I served the Asia/Pacific regional offices.

Work as a whole has been rewarding and exciting especially working with people from diversified cultural backgrounds, the gift of tolerance and patience to communicate effectively while at the same time respecting the views of others.

I am truly grateful to the Almighty for grace to persevere and pleased to say that my decision to embark on a higher education journey at the University of Liverpool in pursuit of a master's degree has been the cornerstone of the continuous growth I continue to experience in my professional career.

Dr Dayan Woldemichael

Post Graduate Diploma in Global Health, 2018

Graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2018 enabled me to consolidate several years of global health practice and elevate my professional impact. Since then, I have worked at the forefront of global health across East, West, Southern, and Sub-Saharan Africa, contributing to Universal Health Coverage, pandemic and outbreak preparedness and response, health workforce capacity building, and tackling non-communicable diseases, as well as emerging climate and heat-related challenges.

I take particular pride not only in working across these thematic areas but also in delivering results in complex settings in low- and middle-income countries affected by conflict, displacement, climate shocks, and chronically underfunded health systems. My portfolio has included emergency response efforts alongside supporting the rebuilding of resilient health systems in the face of natural, climate-related, and man-made shocks, and promoting locally led, evidence-based interventions.

Overall, my work reflects a strong commitment to strengthening equitable, sustainable, and resilient health systems for vulnerable populations.

Mohammad AbuDeeb

MScCybersecurity 2019

Since completing my Master of Science in Cybersecurity at University of Liverpool, my career has continued to progress through leadership roles in technology strategy, cybersecurity governance, and enterprise infrastructure. With more than two decades of experience in IT, I have led the design and implementation of complex digital environments, including building full IT ecosystems from the ground up for major organisations.

My work has focused on establishing scalable infrastructure, hybrid cloud architectures, cybersecurity frameworks, and IT governance aligned with industry standards. I have overseen the deployment and operation of mission-critical systems, data centres, and enterprise platforms supporting finance, HR, procurement, and project operations.

Beyond infrastructure, I continue to drive digital transformation initiatives, strengthen cybersecurity posture, and align technology strategy with organisational objectives. My goal remains to build resilient, secure, and future-ready technology environments while mentoring teams and advancing innovation across the organisations I support.

Charlotte Barker

BA (Hons) Sociology 2019

I work for a Building Society in Capital Management to help support the purpose of putting more people on the housing ladder, alongside studying to be a Chartered Accountant! I am also engaged to my fiancé, who I met at University, and our wedding is next year! :)

Sue Blair

MSc Psychology 2019

Since graduation in 2019, I have spent time working in mental health and addictions policy and planning in Alberta and Nova Scotia.

Having crossed country to Nova Scotia several years ago, I moved into Workforce planning and am now International Workforce Lead at Nova Scotia Health. My work is hugely rewarding as I meet internationally educated healthcare professionals from all around the world and get to welcome them to this beautiful place.

Ali Abdullah Mohammed

BSc, MD, MRCS, FRCS Ed. , Mphil 2019

I am proud to be a graduate of the University of Liverpool, I completed my MPhil in Orthopaedic Biology from the University in 2019, under the supervision of the late Professor Simon Frostick.

My life journey took me back to my homeland, Oman, where I am now a Senior Consultant in Orthopaedic Surgery, focusing on knee sport and arthroplasty primary and revision surgeries.

Furthermore, I am currently working as a trainer for the orthopedic surgery residents under the Oman Medical Specialty Board for orthopaedic training, and a lecturer for Sultan Qaboos University medical students in orthopaedics.

No matter how far life took me, Liverpool still lives in me.

Pablo Rodas

MSc Mental Health Psychology 2019

I live in Vancouver, BC, Canada. I'm a registered clinical counsellor in the province.

Assist. Prof. Wasu Supharattanasitthi

PhD 2019

Wasu Supharattanasitthi is pictured in a studio portrait wearing a white jacket.

Dr Supharattanasitthi is an Assistant Professor and Head of the Department of Physiology at Mahidol University's Faculty of Pharmacy in Bangkok, Thailand. He holds a PhD in Eye and Vision Science from University of Liverpool and a Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy with Honours from Mahidol University. His research encompasses cell physiology, ageing research, and genetic engineering. Recognised with the ARVO International Travel Grant in 2018 and awarded Senior Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy in 2024, he plays a key role in advancing research and education, fostering an academic environment that integrates technical knowledge with essential soft skills. As a dedicated educator and leader, he supports faculty members in building teaching confidence and implementing active learning strategies, ensuring a transformative educational experience for students. Through his commitment to research, mentorship, and academic leadership, he strives to make a lasting impact on both the academic and professional community.

Amal Omar

MSc Human Resources Management 2019

Over the past decade, I’ve built my career at the intersection of people, culture, and business growth. I’ve led talent acquisition and people operations across the United States, United Kingdom, and the Middle East, most recently serving as Director of People & Culture, where I focused on scaling teams, shaping organisational strategy, and building high-performing environments.

Recently, I’ve shifted into advisory work, partnering with founders and high-growth companies to design scalable hiring functions and develop strong, people-first foundations. My work today sits at the intersection of strategy and execution, helping companies not only hire well, but also build cultures that support long-term growth.

Alongside this, I’m building PeopleHaus Advisory, a platform focused on helping startups thoughtfully design their people function from the ground up. It has been an exciting transition into more entrepreneurial work, allowing me to collaborate closely with founders and contribute more directly to the growth journey of early-stage companies.

Now based in Los Angeles, I remain deeply interested in the evolving future of work, particularly how companies can balance performance, culture, and well-being. I’m also passionate about mentorship and creating access for early talent, especially for those navigating their careers without traditional networks.

It has been a rewarding chapter of growth, and I’m excited about what lies ahead.

Dr Owen Moriba Momoh KaiCombey

LLB (Hons) 2019

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Immediately after graduating from the University of Liverpool in July 2019, I was awarded the prestigious Hardiman PhD Scholarship at the University of Galway (formerly the National University of Ireland, Galway). I subsequently relocated to Ireland and commenced my doctoral research in Public International Law under the supervision of Professor Kathleen Cavanaugh, and later Dr Eoin Daly and Professor Ekaterina Yahyaoui.

In 2021, I took a one-year leave of absence from my PhD and returned to Sierra Leone to undertake the Bar Professional Training Course. Following the successful completion of this programme, I was called to the Sierra Leone Bar as a Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of Sierra Leone in November 2022.

I returned to Ireland in 2023 to resume my doctoral research. In September 2025, I completed and submitted my PhD thesis, and in February 2026, I successfully passed my viva voce examination. I am currently awaiting my conferral ceremony, scheduled for June 2026.

Teixeira Quinganga

Bsc (Hons) Geology and Physical Geography 2019

Since graduating in 2019 with a BSc (Hons) in Geology and Physical Geography, I have joined SLB Angola in November 2019 and I have built my career with the company ever since, progressing from Mud Logger to Data Engineer, then Geoflex Engineer, and now serving as a Mud Logging Unit Supervisor.

As a Geoflex Engineer, I worked with advanced formation evaluation technologies, focusing on XRD and XRF analysis to determine mineralogical and elemental composition of drilled cuttings in near real time. I also utilised Litholink microscopic imaging to analyse rock textures and structures at a detailed level. This combination allowed for a more precise understanding of lithology, reservoir quality, and formation changes, while translating complex laboratory style data into clear insights that support drilling and geological decision making.

Currently, as a Unit Supervisor, I lead on site operations, overseeing data acquisition, supervising teams, and ensuring safe and efficient drilling performance.MA Arch

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Dr Ivan Fraziano

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management 2020

Six years ago, I left the University of Liverpool with a degree.

Today, I engineer performance at scale.

Most of my work happens in complex, multi-site environments, dealing with critical assets and energy systems where things simply need to work safely, efficiently, every day.

Over the years, I've led large teams, managed multimillion euro budgets, and taken responsibility for operations that simply can't fail. I've turned buildings into data-driven systems, reduced energy consumption, improved asset reliability, and challenged the way things have always been done.

From factory floors to logistics hubs to global retail, I've learned to stay close to operations while thinking a few steps ahead, connecting strategy with execution, people with performance, and decisions with real impact.

But the real leverage is always people. I care about how teams feel, not just how they perform. I push for ways of working that are sustainable, that respect energy as much as output, and that bring quality back into work-life balance. I see freedom at work as responsibility backed by trust, the flexibility to organise your work, and the ownership to deliver real results.

The past few years have been a reminder that plans can change overnight. For everyone. In different ways, we've all been pushed to slow down, reflect, and reassess. To notice the small pockets of time we usually overlook and use them to step back, question things, and be more honest about what really matters. Not just professionally, but personally. Because sometimes growth starts exactly there: in the willingness to pause, to rethink, and to choose more consciously what we really want. I've explored the world, but I've kept my roots strong, grounded in my hometown, Rome, a place that keeps me inspired, energized, and connected to what really matters.

Still curious. Still building. Still raising the bar.

Thank you

Ivan

Lucy Bromley

BA (Hons) French and Italian 2020

Having graduated in the midst of the COVID pandemic and moved back to my hometown in North Wales, there was very little on offer in the way of employment.

Luckily, I came across an advert for a work-from-home position at ITV as a Subtitler, a godsend at a time when we were only really supposed to leave the house to run errands. I worked in this position for three years and genuinely loved it - I still talk about it now!

However, in 2024, with life feeling more normal again, I was ready for a change. I decided to move to New Zealand temporarily, and I'm still here. I had intended to take a break from working from home, enjoy travelling, and take on some seasonal work, but I actually ended up taking on an amazing role at the University of Canterbury in the Study Abroad and Exchange team, guiding students through the processes I'd been through myself about six years before them. I've really enjoyed being back in the university environment, assisting students, working in a lovely team, and all while being in such a beautiful country - even if it is about as far away from home as I could possibly get.

My contract for that role ended in November and I've been travelling since, but I'll be taking on another job at the university soon. I'm extremely lucky to have been able to make the move out here, and it has been beneficial to me in so many ways. I'm feeling both fulfilled and inspired, and I can't wait to see what the future holds.

Sarina Mae Barcenas

MSc Advanced Biological Sciences 2020

Sarina returned to her home country, the Philippines, after obtaining her MSc degree. She pursued her teaching career in the academe while also engaging in research and serving as the college research coordinator. Being an alumna of the University of Liverpool opened opportunities for her to pursue research in food systems and mentor research students in her department. As a faculty member, she integrated best practices learned in Liverpool into her classroom teaching, elevating the learning experience of her students. Now, she contributes to knowledge by publishing in peer-reviewed journals and continues learning by pursuing a doctorate degree. Through it all, she remains deeply connected to her alma mater who inspired her to think and dream bigger.

Harshita Bawankar

MA Architecture 2020

Since graduation, I've worked at a few design firms, where I was involved in large scale residential and commercial projects and had the chance to collaborate with diverse teams. Through this experience, I found my niche in concept driven design and spatial thinking.

I'm now working more independently, collaborating with people as a conceptual designer, while continuing to explore ideas, narratives, and user focused spaces. This phase feels like a transition, slowly shaping my passion for design into something more entrepreneurial, with the aim of building it into a meaningful practice.

Avendran Reddy

MBA 2020

Since graduating in 2020, I've expanded Citrine Consulting, partnering with broadcasters, telcos, and media organisations to deliver scalable technology solutions enabling growth and innovation. We have also recently launched AI consulting services.

From 2023 to 2025, I co-founded an AI company developing Agentic products for Learning & Development and call centres. I've also become increasingly active in AI governance, publishing work and serving on panels with AI for Developing Countries regarding AI certification standards.

My MBA electives, particularly Entrepreneurship and Innovation in Emerging Markets and Contemporary Trends in Technology, provided crucial foundations for navigating the technology and AI consulting space. These equipped me with tools to identify growth opportunities and make strategic diversification decisions at the right moments.

I'm grateful for the University's support in shaping my career trajectory in this rapidly evolving field.

Nazia Abdul Rasheed

DAPT International Management 2020

My learning journey with the University of Liverpool has been nothing short of transformative. The experience was so captivating that I could have easily immersed myself in this world of knowledge for a lifetime. This prestigious institution not only filled me with immense pride but also unlocked new horizons of understanding and insight.

Here, I found more than just education; I discovered a vibrant community that equipped me with the skills and confidence to navigate the ever-evolving challenges of our world. It's a place where we are empowered to forge our own paths and craft our unique brands. The journey inspired me to embrace change and approach the future with creativity and resilience. This is more than learning; it's about becoming the best version of ourselves.

Muhammad Shahid

LLM International Human Rights Law 2020

The master's degree I earned from the prestigious University of Liverpool under the esteemed Hodgson Law Scholarship, coupled with valuable international research exposure, led my parent department "the Lahore High Court" to appoint me as a Research Officer, a position traditionally reserved for individuals with foreign qualifications. This appointment enabled me to contribute to the High Court's Research Department, where I was entrusted with conducting exhaustive research on complex legal propositions and assisting the Honourable Chief Justice and judges of the Lahore High Court in the timely adjudication of cases, thereby contributing to the effective and swift dispensation of justice in Pakistan.

Alongside these responsibilities, I also served as an editor of the Case Law Bulletin, the fortnightly law journal issued by the Lahore High Court Research Department. None of these professional milestones would have been possible without the LL.M. I pursued at the Liverpool Law School.

My journey with Liverpool, however, did not end there. I subsequently applied for a doctorate at my alma mater and was honoured to receive an unconditional offer along with full funding through the highly competitive Graduate Teaching Fellowship (GTF), which I am currently undertaking at the Liverpool Law School. As part of this fellowship, I supervise seminars for the Commercial Law module - an experience made particularly special by the fact that I now teach in the very same rooms where I once attended my LL.M. classes, a feeling that is truly difficult to put into words.

Theerasin Weawrawewong

MSc Advanced Chemical Sciences 2020

After completing my MSc, I returned to Thailand and am currently working in R&D, focusing on resin development for wood-based panel production. My previous research in Liverpool on phenolic resins has been directly applicable to my current role, allowing me to bridge academic knowledge with industrial applications. Studying in a related field, along with gaining English communication skills, has helped me adapt smoothly to the workplace. I am now continuing to deepen my technical expertise in this area and aim to contribute to larger, more collaborative teams in the future.

Dr Annamaria Balazs

MSc Big Data Analytics 2020

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Since graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2020 with a Master's degree in Big Data Analytics, Dr. Annamaria Balazs completed a doctorate focused on AI forecasting systems and enterprise resilience under extreme conditions.

Alongside her academic work, she built a career in artificial intelligence and enterprise transformation, spending nearly a decade at IBM in senior AI leadership roles supporting large-scale enterprise AI initiatives.

Today, she is the Founder of AI Assembly, an executive AI advisory firm focused on helping organisations navigate the operational, strategic, and governance implications of AI adoption.

She credits the University of Liverpool with helping strengthen the analytical and technical foundation that supported both her doctoral research and professional career.

Prya Maharaj

MBA 2020

After graduating with my MBA from the University of Liverpool in 2020 during one of the most uncertain periods in modern history, I felt called to create meaningful change. As the pandemic transformed education globally, I founded Open Minds Education to reimagine learning beyond traditional classrooms. Through online and technology-enabled education, we began reaching students in the comfort of their own homes, removing barriers such as transportation, cost, and limited access to support. Our mission extends beyond exam preparation to nurturing confidence, emotional wellbeing, creativity, and life readiness. Today, I am proud to lead a growing educational movement focused on helping students learn today and lead tomorrow, while seeking global partnerships that expand opportunities and inspire young minds without boundaries.

I'm now the proud founder of Open Minds Education - school reimagined.

Education is the path to a brighter tomorrow. We must stay on track.

Ruiyang Feng

BA (Hons) International Business 2020

I am currently working as a Market Analyst for Product Line Management China Team at Corning Gorilla Glass, located in Shanghai. It is an excellent company and city.

After graduation of Bachelor's, I went to The University of Hong Kong (HKU) and Peking University (PKU, exchange) for my Master's. Both are the best Unis in Asia and Globe but, in retrospect, it was the solid foundation with which Liverpool equipped me that allowed me to keep advancing in my education and career (Special Thanks to Vasilis if he still remembers me, many thanks for your dedication of lecturing and recommendation letter during 2018-2019, which I always engrave in my heart). My last four words of belief in life: Inspiration, Selection, Perspiration, Persistence. Love to contact with alumni.

Sharny Jeetley

PGDip Organisational and Business Psychology 2020

Since completing my MSc (PGDip) in Organisational and Business Psychology, I have transitioned into independent consulting, working with small businesses to design behavioural frameworks that support sustainable growth, leadership development, and psychologically safe working environments.

Alongside this, I have stepped into a broader advisory role, where my work increasingly focuses on guiding founders and leadership teams in applying evidence-based psychological principles to real business challenges. I also collaborate with a global women's movement as a business mentor, supporting entrepreneurial women to build purposeful, resilient organisations and develop as future leaders.

My approach integrates organisational psychology with training in subconscious re-patterning, enabling individuals and teams to shift limiting beliefs and unlock new ways of thinking and performing.

The journey has not been without its challenges, particularly in navigating the early adoption of business psychology in my region. However, I am encouraged to see a growing recognition of its value in shaping effective leadership, fostering cohesion, and creating environments where both people and organisations can thrive.

Dr Eugenio Nhone

DBA 2020

Eugenio Nhone is pictured in a raspberry suit and red tie

Since graduating with my DBA from the University of Liverpool in 2020, I have continued working in agricultural development and infrastructure financing in Mozambique and the Southern African region. I currently serve as Task Manager and Head of the Agriculture Sector at the African Development Bank (AfDB) Mozambique Country Office, leading programmes in irrigation, climate resilience, agri-food value chains, and rural infrastructure.

My work focuses on improving the governance, sustainability, and impact of public investments in agriculture, particularly in climate-vulnerable contexts. I remain actively engaged in policy dialogue and research on climate-resilient agricultural infrastructure and rural transformation in Sub-Saharan Africa.

The Liverpool DBA experience greatly strengthened my leadership, strategic thinking, and applied research capacity within international development finance.

Dr Debprasad Dutta

Commonwealth Shared PhD 2020

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I embrace the heights that the University of Liverpool offered me after completing the Commonwealth Shared PhD from the National Institute of Mental Health & Neurosciences (NIMHANS), India, in association with the University of Liverpool (UoL), UK. With the help of the UoL's training on tech transfer, I facilitated immunodiagnostics of Guillain-Barré syndrome in India. Currently, I am a Research Scientist at Mazumdar Shaw Medical Foundation (MSMF), working in Translational Neuroscience programs to innovate predictive, preventive, and therapeutic frontiers for neurovascular disorders. Beyond science, I pen poetry. I stay grateful for how far I've come and excited for the peaks still ahead!

Chloe Egan

BA (Hons) History with Heritage Studies 2020

Since graduating, I've progressed into the role of Chief Operating Officer at Liverpool City Sights, having originally joined the business while at university as a ticket seller and city and Beatles tour guide. Moving from a frontline role into leadership has been a big part of my early career.

I now oversee day-to-day operations, team performance and the development of our tour experiences, with a focus on improving customer experience and continuing to grow the business within Liverpool's visitor economy.

Alongside this, I'm completing a Master's in International Heritage Management at the University of Birmingham, exploring how cities like Liverpool balance tourism, identity and heritage.

More recently, I've been involved in developing new concepts, including a waterfront visitor experience and a hospitality-led project focused on bringing heritage spaces back into use.

It's been a challenging but rewarding few years, and I'm looking forward to what comes next.

Elliott Tong

MEng (Hons) Mechanical Engineering with a Year in China 2020

At age 5, I was placed in learning support. Teachers wrote me off early. I graduated from Liverpool averaging 80% in Mechanical Engineering. Limiting beliefs are just old evidence.

That gap sent me down a decade-long obsession with how we actually learn - what makes knowledge stick, why we forget 90% of what we read within a week, and how to fix it.

I built Alexandria so everyone can benefit from what I figured out. One place to consume and retain everything you read, watch, and listen to - articles, books, podcasts, YouTube videos - all your knowledge extracted and remembered. People are calling it the "library of the internet", built for people who consume intentionally.

Solo founder, real users, growing every month. This is my life's work.

We were never given the right tools to retain what we learn. That's what I'm fixing. Find me as Elliott Tong. Always happy to talk.

Orlando Gomez

MSc Corporate Finance 2020

Since completing my MSc in Corporate Finance at the University of Liverpool, my career has progressed through significant roles within the financial sector across the Americas. Currently based in Toronto, Canada, I work at one of the country's major banks. My focus remains on financial planning and unit economics analysis, where I manage complex P&Ls and contribute to strategic decision-making.

The rigorous academic foundation I gained at Liverpool has been instrumental in navigating the evolving landscape of global finance, especially as I integrate advanced data analytics and technology-driven solutions into my practice. Outside of the office, alongside my wife and daughter, I remain deeply connected to my Colombian roots and enjoy the vibrant, multicultural life Toronto offers. I would love to connect with fellow alumni in the GTA or anyone passing through Ontario. Wishing the UoL community continued success and growth!

Xiaoying Li

MSc Accounting and Finance 2020

Since graduating, I have transitioned into higher education, where I have been teaching Financial Management, Statistics, and ERP courses over the past five years. It has been incredibly rewarding to guide my students to success in national competitions.

I am currently awaiting the outcome of my PhD scholarship applications and have already received offers from three universities. I look forward to beginning my doctoral research in climate finance in the near future - wish me luck!

Mayada Gadir

MBA 2020

After graduating from the University of Liverpool, I continued my journey by pursuing an MBA while working; it was an experience that significantly shaped my professional path. Balancing both allowed me to apply what I was learning in real time, helping me better understand and grow within my field.

Today, I lead Alliance Silica, a Dubai-based company that has established a growing footprint in the silica sand industry across the region. Our focus goes beyond supply; we work to ensure materials are properly matched to their applications, contributing to the quality and reliability of projects we support.

The MBA experience at Liverpool strengthened my ability to think critically, structure decisions, and adapt in a fast-moving environment like the one in Dubai. It played a key role in helping me build a business grounded in both practical experience and strategic thinking.

Mutlaq Alotaibi

Post Graduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain 2020

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2020 with a Postgraduate Certificate in Operations and Supply Chain Management, I have continued developing my career in industrial operations and supply chain leadership in Saudi Arabia. I currently serve as an Executive Manager and Materials Supply Manager at Saudi Cement Company, leading procurement, inventory, and supply chain strategies that support operational efficiency and reliability.

Before joining Saudi Cement, I spent more than 10 years with SABIC in materials management and supply chain roles across major industrial operations. Over the past three decades, I have gained extensive experience in maintenance planning, warehousing, procurement, and supply chain management within the oil & gas, petrochemical, and cement industries.

My studies at Liverpool strengthened my strategic perspective and continue to support my professional growth. I remain passionate about operational excellence, leadership development, and sharing practical industry knowledge through mentoring and professional writing.

Frank Katebe

MSc Management 2020

I completed my MSc in Management in November 2020. In July 2021, I joined GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit), the German government's primary development agency. Since then, my career has taken me across the globe; I have served as a Finance Manager for three distinct projects, first in Ethiopia, then at our headquarters in Germany, and currently on the ground in Sierra Leone.

Looking back, my degree was truly transformative. It provided me with more than just a qualification - it gave me a global perspective and the self-assurance to navigate complex international environments. I remain deeply committed to the values of community and service that were fostered during my studies.

I maintain a strong connection to the university and the city, and I am looking forward to visiting the campus in the near future.

Kirrin Jones

MSc Information Systems Management 2020

The knowledge and experience gained have enabled me to deliver advanced technical and strategic business guidance within a multinational organisation employing over 25,000 individuals.

Tom Joel Webb

MA Music Industry Studies 2020

Government Social Researcher and Data Analyst with The National Centre for Social Research for over four years. Director of small independent record label. Consultant at Society of Labour Lawyers and Member of The Labour Party.

Dr Erica Prentice

DBA 2020

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Since graduating with my DBA from the University of Liverpool in 2020, I serve as an Adjunct Lecturer at an educational institution in Trinidad and Tobago where I deliver the Applied Project Unit to students who are pursuing their MBA degree in different areas of specialisation.

In preparing the students for the Applied Project, the unit is grounded in Research Methods, and being a Doctoral student at the University of Liverpool has provided me with a solid foundation in research methods to allow me to deliver the said unit.

I also serve as a Supervisor to the MBA students as they approach the final leg of their MBA journey and when necessary, I deliver workshops on Academic Writing in order to assist students in strengthening their critical thinking, reading and writing skills.

Dr Malek AlHawsah

DBA 2020

It is almost six years since I obtained my DBA degree and during these, I have seen tremendous improvement in the way I do business. The DBA program equipped me with the skills and competencies that helped me to solve complex problems and take informed decisions. Today I provide consultancy services to organisations to help them remain competitive in the market place, and training and coaching to project professionals to stay up to date with the new improvements in project management so they can play an effective role to reduce projects failures and increase projects success rate.

Bahana Omar Zaman

MSc Human Resource Management 2020

My name is Bahana Omar Zaman and I am from Afghanistan. As a woman from a war-torn country, it has always been challenging to achieve my goals. However, I never stopped trying. To pursue my dreams further, particularly in Europe, I applied for an MSc in Human Resources Management at the University of Liverpool in 2015. I moved to London in August 2019 and graduated in July 2020. I secured my first job in London in September 2022, which was a dream come true. Since then, I have held several roles as an HR Advisor and HR Business Partner.

Robert Bakyayita

DAPT Computer and Information Security 2020

During my MSc in Computer and Information Security, I went through a very difficult period, and unfortunately my thesis supervision did not work out as expected. Although I successfully passed all my coursework, I was not given the opportunity to redo my thesis and was instead awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Computer and Information Security.

Despite that setback, the journey continued positively. Today, I work as an HPC and Quantum Specialist, and I am currently progressing toward securing my PhD. I also had the opportunity to be among the first engineers involved in installing a quantum computer in Bavaria, Germany – an experience that has greatly shaped my professional path.

I look forward to connecting and interacting with you all at upcoming alumni events.

Dr Ahmed Al-Irhayim

MEng Mechatronics and Robotics Systems Engineering 2020

I stuck around Liverpool after my undergraduate degree, I started my PhD in December of 2020, and the adventure continued. I founded LASER (The Liverpool Association for Space Engineering and Research) in 2021. We've grown and launched 2 rockets so far; I'm so proud of all of our members. I lectured at our university in the same subjects I used to learn during my undergrad. I've passed my PhD viva and graduating in 2026, and the road forward has many more adventures to come.

Dr Mario Herane

DBA 2021

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Dr. Mario Herane has continued to build an international career at the intersection of higher education, strategy, and digital transformation. Following the completion of his doctorate at the University of Liverpool, he has held senior executive roles, including Vice President of Global Affairs and Development at Universidad Mayor, where he oversees institutional growth, international partnerships, and new business lines.

His work has focused on rethinking the role of universities in lifelong learning and workforce development, leading initiatives in online education, reskilling pathways, and industry-aligned programs across Latin America and the United States. He has also played a key role in institutional transformation efforts, integrating technology, analytics, and process optimisation into university operations.

Based in the United States, Mario frequently travels to Chile and other regions, exploring new opportunities to expand knowledge, academic programs, technology adoption, and institutional collaboration. Alongside his executive responsibilities, he remains active in thought leadership, contributing perspectives on the future of higher education, digital learning, and skills-based education models.

Emily Lowrie

BSc (Hons) Biochemistry 2021

Since graduation, I have worked exclusively in the NHS in multiple healthcare science specialties and landed at Whiston Hospital Histopathology, which I love. I've become an HCPC-registered Biomedical Scientist and a member of the IBMS. My department has shown great belief in me and I'll be starting the NSHCS STP in September 2026. On a personal note, I'm well on my way to owning my first home and found love with someone supportive, talented and equally nerdy (who is also a Liv Uni Alumni!). I also picked up a crochet hook, and started playing cricket.

Dr Lilian Boateng

PhD Tropical Medicine 2021

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Since graduation, I returned to my job in the faculty at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. I was promoted to the rank of a senior lecturer in the Department of Medical Diagnostics, in 2022, and in 2023 was appointed as the first female head of the same Department in 2023 to serve a two year term. I have also been the recipient of three research grants, all aimed at optimising transfusion practices in Africa.

Georgia Thomas

BA (Hons) Marketing with a Year in Industry 2021

After graduating, I was eager to experience life beyond the classroom. I've since called Australia home for over three years. I currently work in Talent Acquisition at Macquarie Bank. It's always a joy meeting fellow Liverpool alumni in Australia as we inevitably end up reminiscing about the good times and lasting memories from university.

Suyeon Lee

BA (Hons) Communication and Media Studies 2021

Currently serving as a Music Rights Manager at HYBE, where I oversee music publishing and licensing for a global roster of K-pop artists, including BTS, NewJeans, LE SSERAFIM, ENHYPEN and more.

Atheer Allawati

BSc (Hons) Psychology 2021

Since graduating, I have been working as a school counsellor at an international school in Oman (KGIS), supporting students' emotional wellbeing and personal development. Working with children and young people has been both meaningful and rewarding, and it continues to teach me something new every day. I am grateful for the experiences and opportunities that have shaped my journey so far, and I look forward to continuing to grow both personally and professionally in the field of education and mental health.

Lucy Antell

BSc (Hons) Geography 2021

Since graduating from University of Liverpool, I have worked in environmental consultancy, where I am now a Senior Flood Risk and Drainage Consultant and project manager at Arthian Ltd, an engineering consultancy. My role involves assessing flood risk and providing sustainable drainage solutions for a wide range of developments across the UK and Ireland, from residential and commercial schemes to large scale infrastructure and renewable energy projects. I work closely with clients, regulators and multidisciplinary teams to help deliver developments that are resilient to climate change and future flood risk.

Prof Dr ChandraShekar Annamalai

MSc Organ Transplantation 2021

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Since completing my MSc in Organ Transplantation at the University of Liverpool, I have continued working as a Senior Consultant Nephrologist and Transplant Physician in Bengaluru, India, with interests spanning nephrology, kidney transplantation, critical care nephrology, research, and digital health innovation.

In recent years, my work has increasingly focused on responsible clinician-led applications of artificial intelligence in medicine, particularly in early detection of acute kidney injury and clinical decision support systems. A prospective AI-based acute kidney injury early warning protocol developed as part of this work has been accepted for presentation at the World Congress of Nephrology 2026 in Yokohama, Japan.

I also founded Intuitus Prime Health and Wellness Pvt. Ltd., an initiative integrating healthcare, research, education, wellness, and sustainable health technology to improve patient-centered care.

Ema Gazdik

BA (Hons) Music & Technology 2021

In 2021, I graduated from my Music & Technology with Philosophy course at the University of Liverpool with First Class Honours. I received an award from the Department of Music for the highest grade independent project (dissertation equivalent) in Music & Technology by fully recreating the Mixtur Trautonium music instrument in Max MSP, a software compatible with Ableton Live. This particular instrument has never been publicly recreated in software before.

In my first year since graduating university, I got an offer from Future Yard, a grassroots music venue in Birkenhead. As technical production manager, I managed all aspects of production including crewing, audio, lighting, technical maintenance, recording, audio install, training new staff members, teaching adolescents and young adults about audio and live event production. In 2022, I joined Adlib, a production company in Liverpool. In the following 3.5 years, I worked on shows, festivals and tours in the UK, Europe, US, Africa and Asia as monitor engineer, monitor technician, FOH engineer, RF technician, PA technician and TM. Notable artists I've worked with include Jason Derulo (monitor engineer/technician), Ludovico Einaudi (monitor/stage technician), The Kooks (monitor/stage technician), Amyl And The Sniffers (monitor engineer), The Rock Orchestra (monitor engineer) and Mae Muller (monitor engineer).

In 2023, I received a special mention award at the Outstanding Music Graduate (OMG) Awards issued by UK Music, for my time at Future Yard and my work with Mae Muller. In addition, I have been part of many in-house festival and venue productions, including serving as the head of audio on stages at Glastonbury and BBC Radio1 Big Weekend festivals.

In late 2025, I became self-employed. I continue to work as monitor engineer for Jason Derulo, having recently finished a two-month arena tour across the UK and Europe. I am currently preparing for a busy summer as monitor/stage technician on Ludovico Einaudi's summer tour across Europe and am excited to see what the future holds.

Emma Ferris

BSc (Hons) Psychology 2021

Since graduation, I have remained at the University of Liverpool in a range of roles & departments - including a graduate intern across the HLS Faculty & assisting in the bequeathal office of the Human Anatomy Resource Centre.

Currently, I am based in the HLS Faculty Management Office working on a key university project as a data officer. My role is to coordinate and communicate across the faculty, especially with academic staff. It is a high-pace and important job, that continues to open up more doors.

UoL will always be my home!

Devaan Mom

MSc Management 2021

I currently serve as the Executive Director of my media and corporate training firm focused on storytelling and capacity building. Through this work, I've led the training of young professionals and contributed to media production initiatives.

I have developed an e-learning platform designed to make knowledge more accessible (www.learnstation.org), and I am currently working on an app that teaches Nigerian Pidgin English, an exciting project aimed at preserving culture while making it globally accessible.

I am also a proud member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR) and the Advertising Regulatory Council of Nigeria (ARCON).

Lucy Pretten

BA (Hons) Politics 2021

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I joined the Civil Service in 2022 as an EO Caseworker and have since progressed to become an SEO Community Relationship Manager. I left university with no real idea of what I wanted to go into - but the Civil Service felt like a natural fit following my Politics degree. I initially applied for the CS Fast Stream but was unsuccessful so decided to make my own career progression path and have embraced many opportunities to get to grips with working in government. This includes working in Crisis Response, Policy, and Communications roles.

Dr Sabeeta Bidasie Singh

MSc Research 2021

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Since graduation, Dr. Sabeeta Bidasie-Singh has become a driving force in Houston's economic and community development landscape. A former Director of Business Equity at Port Houston, she helped expand one of the region's most influential supplier-diversity programs, contributing to more than a billion dollars in opportunities for small and minority-owned businesses. Her leadership has earned multiple honors, including the SBA Community Partner Award, recognition from the Houston Business Journal, a Women Vigor Award nomination, and selection as an International Women's Day Ambassador by Power Woman Magazine. Beyond Houston, she continues her global humanitarian and academic work, having led over 100 international conferences and mentored thousands of emerging professionals across four continents. Today, she remains committed to advancing equity, strengthening local economies, and empowering the next generation of leaders through education, advocacy, and community engagement.

Keerthivarman Engur Mohan

BA (Hons) Architecture 2021

Building ThinkBrick has been one of the most meaningful and transformative chapters of my journey so far. What started as a personal vision to create something purposeful has grown into a multidisciplinary design and build firm in Tamil Nadu, bringing together architecture, interior design, construction, renovation, and furniture solutions under one roof. For me, it was never simply about establishing a business. It was about building a brand with substance, one that values thoughtful design, practical execution, and lasting impact.

From the very beginning, I wanted ThinkBrick to stand for more than aesthetics. I believed that truly successful spaces should feel intentional, function effortlessly, and reflect the lives and aspirations of the people who use them. That belief has shaped the way I have built the company and continues to influence every project we undertake. Over time, ThinkBrick has evolved into an end to end solution, allowing us to approach each project with both creativity and clarity.

The journey has been deeply personal. It has challenged me to grow not only as a professional, but also as a leader, problem solver, and entrepreneur. My time at the University of Liverpool played an important role in shaping the way I think and the confidence with which I pursued this path. Looking back, it is incredibly rewarding to see an idea I believed in with my friend grow into a business with identity, purpose, and promise.

Dr Aloma Jayasundera

DBA 2021

Since completing my Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA) at the University of Liverpool in 2021, I have continued to advance professionally in academia, consulting, and community engagement. I lead Sysprove Consulting W.L.L. as a Director, driving business process and IT improvements for government and private-sector clients, mentoring consulting staff, and coordinating major events and training programmes. In academia, I served as an Adjunct Faculty Member and Course Coordinator at the University of Bahrain (2022-2025), where I designed curricula, implemented problem-based learning, and supported colleagues in enhancing student employability. I have published several peer-reviewed research papers on organisational leadership, resilience, and SME performance and presented them at international conferences. Professional development includes postgraduate courses in HR leadership and entrepreneurship, and I hold fellowships with several UK (FHEA, FCMI and FIAM) and Sri Lankan (FCPM) professional organisations. I remain active in voluntary initiatives - promoting cybersecurity awareness, environmental sustainability, and youth enterprise - while representing Bahrain at global business forums.

Connor Brown

BA (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering 2021

Traveling the world and seeking new adventures!

I currently work in Barrow-in-Furness, as a Systems Engineer, ensuring the correct integration of systems into the Dreadnought class submarine.

Hamisu Hassan

MSc International Management 2021

Co-Founder & Managing Director, STRADEL CSH.

Dedicated professional specialising in the intersection of public health supply chain integrity and sustainable health system strengthening. With extensive experience as a Local Fund Agent (LFA) and project manager, I bridge the gap between high-level policy frameworks and ground-level logistics execution. My work centers on driving efficiency, mitigating risk in Global Fund-supported initiatives, and leveraging data-driven strategies - including AI-powered analytical tools - to optimise health outcomes and infrastructure. Beyond public sector impact, I bring an entrepreneurial mindset to retail health, focusing on scalable, data-integrated models that enhance community access to quality pharmaceutical services.

Dr Jarungchai Anton Vatanagul

Master of Public Health 2021

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Dedicated Internist-Neurologist, dynamic socio-civic leader, passionate teacher and educator.

Presently, the Dean at Cebu Normal University-Vicente Sotto Memorial Medical Centre College of Medicine – The first fully funded state university in the Central Visayas region, providing free medical education to financially challenged and deserving students who will have a return of service to provide basic medical services in geographically isolated and depressed areas (GIDA) in the country.

Presently, the Adviser of the CNU-VSMMC Medicine Student Council (MSC), nurturing medical scholars to become social catalysts and future transformative leaders through socio-civic activities aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Awarded a Gold Medal for Seal of Good Governance by the Association of Philippine Medical Colleges.

Also serving as a medical specialist Neurologist at the regional government hospital, pro bono for charity and indigent patients.

Founder-Chief Executive Officer of Cracking D’ Boards Review Centre, Inc. The centre, through its community extension services called CDBcares, has offered >584 free medical review scholarships and has conducted multiple medical and surgical missions and outreach programs for less privileged Filipinos with minimal or no access to basic health services.

Dr Julian Rowa

DBA 2021

Upon the completion of my studies at the Doctoral level, I embarked on a new trajectory of life, moving away from Banking that I have known for years.

I am today the Founder and Executive Director of Dr. Julian Rowa Inc., an outfit that intervenes and responds to personal and work place based problems. I consult, train, speak and write on strategy, operations, business development, risk, organisational development, entrepreneurship, leadership and management.

I am a later day critical appraiser of Blockchain Tech., Artificial Intelligence and Digital Assets and I am privileged to have interacted and interviewed global tech experts. I am a mentor and coach to executives and young adults, facilitator and moderator of events, passionate about generating new knowledge, an enthusiast of International Relations, Diplomacy and Academia. I also engage on matters relating to men, specifically image and mental health.

Recently, I was a continental jury member of the start up awards and a speaker at Engage. I am also a co-author of a book titled "Dear Son" and I was also featured on the cover of an American Magazine (EXELEON) to celebrate the Black History Month as one of the most influential leaders to watch in 2026.

My work is all condensed on http://www.dr-julianrowainc.com

Dr Wedad Mawkili

PhD Life Sciences 2022

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I am working as an assistant professor at the Department of Pharmacology and Toxicology.

I have published over 20 papers since my graduation.

Nehal Bains

MSc Data Science & Aritificial Intelligence 2022

Since graduating, I have been running my own consulting business in India, helping organisations understand the practical applications of AI and how to leverage it for meaningful business impact. My work focuses on simplifying AI's potential while also addressing its limitations and ethical considerations. I continue to explore opportunities to scale this impact across industries and global markets.

Catherine Cane

BA (Hons) English 2022, MA Creative and Critical Writing 2023

Just before graduating with my MA, I taught English in Italy and Poland with Gotoco during dissertation-writing season.

In October 2023, I joined GenetiQ (previously known as Intact) through its graduate scheme as a Graduate Content Marketer. Since then, I've been promoted to Junior and now work as a Content Marketer, creating content for our UK and Irish audiences. My role includes writing press releases, blog articles, customer newsletters, as well as managing our social media channels.

I genuinely love my job, and the opportunities I had during university (especially throughout my Master's year) played a huge role in helping me secure it. My time at Liverpool gave me invaluable experiences that prepared me for my career, and I'm always telling colleagues how fantastic my four years there were. I've spoken so highly of the city that I convinced my manager to hold our next quarterly planning meeting there!

Abdul Rauf Masoodi

MSc Operations and Supply Chain Management 2022

I am currently working as a Lead Corporate Purchaser with Khyber Group in Srinagar, Kashmir, India

Abusinan Masthikundu-Usman

MSc Business Analytics and Big Data 2022

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After beginning my career at Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), I pursued my MSc in Business Analytics and Big Data at the University of Liverpool, where I balanced academics alongside gaining hands-on professional experience.

Since graduating, I have built experience across retail, marketing, and media analytics, with a strong focus on data-driven strategy and decision-making. I am currently based in the UAE, working in a senior business analytics role within a highly strategic team, delivering media intelligence and advanced reporting solutions.

Outside of my professional journey, I have developed a passion for travelling and exploring new cultures. While I am currently settling into life in the UAE, I remain excited about future opportunities that may take me across different parts of the world.

Minxing Zhang

BSc (Hons) Biological Science 2022

PhD Student at Institut Pasteur

Abdulaziz Alazemi

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I am currently working at the Ministry of electricity and water and renewable energy in Kuwait as a site engineer in the water networks projects.

Hunain Haider

MSc Business Analytics and Big Data 2022

After graduating from University of Liverpool, I moved back to my home country of Pakistan where I am currently working at LAAM Technologies. I lead the Business Development department. In this role, I focus on identifying new market opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and driving revenue growth. I also built the company's western wear category from the ground up, adding over 15,000 fashion SKUs and onboarding more than 200 brands. Additionally, I contributed a GMV target of 500 million to the overall business. I collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to align business strategies with client needs and industry trends, while strengthening long-term relationships with key stakeholders. This experience has further developed my leadership, negotiation, and strategic planning skills while supporting the company's growth and vision.

Ahmed Al Hashmi

BEng (Hons) 2020Mechanical Engineering 2022

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool with a BEng in Mechanical Engineering, I began my career in Saudi Arabia as a Fire Protection Engineer, working on major infrastructure and mega projects. I later became a Project Manager on the Makkah Haram Expansion Project, one of the region's landmark developments.

I went on to specialise in fire safety and HSE systems, completing an MSc in Fire Safety Engineering with Distinction, alongside NFPA certifications and approval as a CDAA Fire Consultant.

I currently work with OXY Oman as an HSE System Improvement Specialist in the oil and gas sector. My role includes supporting methane emissions reporting, fire and life safety systems, emergency preparedness, and safety performance improvement initiatives.

Working across Oman and Saudi Arabia has given me the opportunity to contribute to giga projects, energy operations, and sustainability-focused initiatives while continuing to focus on protecting people, assets, and the environment.

Devan Patel

MSc (Eng) Advanced Aerospace Engineering 2022

After finishing university, I worked as a Cargo Operations Agent at Swissport Cargo at Manchester Airport to continue my steps towards the lifelong dream of becoming a pilot. I applied for the Speedbird Pilot Academy scheme back in December 2023 through British Airways and managed to make it through to the final round being in the top 150 people out of 40,000 applicants. I unfortunately didn't get in, however was offered an opportunity to complete my training and be given a job with them upon completion. Fast forward 20 months later and I start at British Airways this May as a Second Officer on the A320 based out of Heathrow.

Pranjal Pandya

MSc Business Analytics and Big Data 2022

UoL days were some of the best days of my life. The city of Liverpool has my heart and I would love to visit the city and the university campus whenever I get a chance to do so. Currently I am working remotely as a Project Manager for a US startup company from India.

Dr Isaac Ani

MSc International Accounting and Finance 2022

I am the Managing Partner at BAFT Chartered Accountants.

Hussain Almomen

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronic Engineering 2020, MSc Project Management 2022

After obtaining a BEng in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, and an MSc in Project Management from the University of Liverpool, an exciting journey has begun. After graduating, I started working in a leading global Technology Company, before taking the opportunity to work in a reputable national Telecommunication provider. UoL has provided me with the knowledge and skills that allowed me work in dynamic and competitive environments.

Pattanan Inharwararak

MArch 2022

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After graduating in 2022, I contributed to an academic research paper that was published in 2023. In the same year, I also obtained my Thai architect license. I am currently working as a graphic designer in Thailand.

Molly Cottrill

BA (Hons) English Language 2022

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Since graduating, I've enjoyed immersing myself in the charity sector and making a positive impact on local and global communities. I've worked for emergency service: the RNLI, a national education charity: Action Tutoring, and I'm currently working for global humanitarian organisation: Save the Children UK.

In my role in fundraising, I have the privilege of engaging and inspiring incredible individuals and businesses to take on fundraising challenges, donate, and be champions for children in dangerous and life threatening situations across the UK and the world - children who need help the most.

I first discovered the sector through volunteering at university with various causes, and I'm grateful that this initial spark led me to pursue a meaningful career in charity. Fundraising comes with rejection and challenges, but it builds invaluable skills, and I wake up each day knowing I'm making a positive impact on society - it's a pretty cool and unparalleled feeling!

Dr Jaime Bastida-Díaz

DBA 2022

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Entrepreneur and Real estate developer in Mexico and south Texas. Currently living in San Antonio, Texas.

Businesss and Mathematics professor.

Shuchang Li

BSc (Hons) Computer Science 2022

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I completed a Master's degree at New York University and now work at Amazon as a Software Engineer. My role has allowed me to continue developing in backend engineering, distributed systems, and cloud infrastructure. Reflecting on my journey so far, UoL built a solid foundation for both my academic path and my career, and I remain grateful for the experience and support I received there.

Margherita Guido

MSc (Eng) Biomedical Engineering with Management 2022

I'm working as a Group Product Manager for Medacta International, focusing on hip prosthesis and specific instrumentation to approach the hip joint with the most minimally invasive technique.

Christopher Cooper

MEng, Mechanical Engineering 2022

When I graduated from the University of Liverpool with my Master's in Mechanical Engineering, I faced one of the most challenging periods of my life. I applied to over 300 roles and received countless rejections before finally breaking through.

Those rejections were incredibly demoralising, but they taught me invaluable insight. Through persistence, research, and countless iterations of my approach, I eventually secured a position at Rolls-Royce on one of the most competitive engineering graduate schemes in the UK, with acceptance rates around 1 in 4000.

I've since completed the graduate scheme and I'm now in a permanent role at Rolls-Royce within the nuclear industry and I've started my own business called SmarterCV which helps undergraduates with the same some struggles that I faced when applying for roles.

If you'd like a CV you feel confident in submitting - and a job application you can be proud of then email me at christopher@smartercv.com and I can give you a hand.

Soham Sarkar

MBA 2022

Since graduating from the University of Liverpool, I've continued to grow my career as a Senior Product Manager at BT in Manchester, working at the intersection of cloud, cybersecurity, and increasingly, AI-driven systems.

Alongside my professional role, I've been developing a research interest in how organisations understand and govern emerging technologies. This led me to author my first book, Governing the Unknown: Institutions in the Age of Artificial Minds, and begin doctoral research exploring AI decision-making, risk, and governance.

Beyond work and research, the past year has also been deeply meaningful on a personal level. My wife and I welcomed our daughter in November 2025 - a milestone that has brought a new perspective on balance, responsibility, and what it means to build for the future.

Looking back, my time at Liverpool played a key role in shaping both my career direction and confidence to explore ideas beyond my immediate professional domain.

Book is available here.

Yujie Geng

MRes Computer Science 2022

Since graduation, I have built my career in cloud computing, information security, and cloud security, focusing on security architecture, data protection, and global compliance.

I am truly indebted to my alma mater for the excellent education and invaluable guidance that laid a solid foundation for my professional path.

I cherish connections with fellow alumni and wish you all continued success and fulfillment in work and life.

Jordan Parkes

BSc (Hons) Psychology 2022

From graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2022 with an MSc in Educational Psychology, I was fortunate to be offered an Assistant Psychologist role, which gave me valuable experience supporting children, young people and families. This strengthened my passion for educational psychology and confirmed the career path I wanted to pursue.

I am now in Year 1 of the Doctorate in Educational Psychology at Cardiff University. The course has already provided incredible opportunities for professional and personal growth, and I am excited for what the next two years will bring. In 2027, I will qualify as an Educational Psychologist and proudly become Dr Jordan Parkes.

The University of Liverpool played an important role in building the knowledge, confidence and ambition that helped me reach this stage of my journey.

Dr Hamed Alshammari

PhD Medical Physics 2022

I am pleased to share that I continue to serve as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiological Sciences at Imam Abdulrahman Bin Faisal University, Saudi Arabia, while also contributing to medical physics and radiation protection initiatives. My recent work has focused on academic program development, accreditation, radiation safety governance, and advancing quality standards in radiological sciences education and practice. I have also been involved in developing strategic initiatives related to radiation protection, diagnostic imaging quality assurance, and healthcare innovation. I remain grateful for the academic foundation and professional network that continue to support my career growth and contribution to the field.

Ingabire Joan Gasana

LLB (Hons) 2022

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After graduating, I returned to my home country to further my legal training by attending law school. I am currently building my professional career in the nonprofit sector, working as a Quality Assurance and Compliance Officer at an NGO. At this stage, I am focused on strengthening my expertise in compliance, governance, and operational standards while continuing to develop my legal and professional skills.

Deepak

MSc Business Analytics and Big Data 2022

After completing my MSc in Business Analytics and Big Data at the University of Liverpool, I began building my career in cloud technology and digital transformation in the UK.

I currently work at Unilever within the Cloud Platform Services organisation, contributing to internal cloud innovation initiatives focused on automation, self-service infrastructure, and scalable digital platforms supporting enterprise operations across multiple business functions. My work involves helping bridge business strategy, cloud technologies, and operational governance to improve how teams consume and manage cloud services.

Over the past few years, I have developed a growing interest in the intersection of AI, product thinking, and platform engineering. Alongside my professional work, I actively explore emerging AI technologies, contribute to public discussions around innovation and learning, and participate in technology-focused initiatives and collaborative hackat(Hons).

One of the most meaningful parts of my journey has been transitioning from an international student during the COVID period to building a professional and creative identity within Liverpool's technology ecosystem. The University experience not only strengthened my analytical and technical foundations, but also shaped my confidence to experiment, adapt, and contribute across disciplines.

I remain grateful to the University of Liverpool community for the role it played in helping transform curiosity into a long-term journey of innovation, continuous learning and global perspective.

Muhammad Moslemzadeh

MEng Mechanical Engineering 2022

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After graduating from the University of Liverpool, I secured a job at Briggs Automotive Company (BAC) as a Project Engineer. As part of my role, I was responsible for the full product-lifecycle development of high-performance automotive systems. This included R&D, prototyping, CAD design, productionising, documenting, and building of various electromechanical, dynamic, and structural systems.

After 3 years at BAC, I decided it was time for a new adventure. Using what I had learned at University, and experience I gained in the industry, I decided set up my own engineering design consultancy business, Zedaxio Technologies Ltd.

The business is at its very early stages at the moment, and has presented business and legal challenges which I haven't faced in my career as an engineer - but it has been fun learning and navigating the world of business! I am currently focusing on building the company's foundations and expanding our operations to reach new clients.

Dr Malgorzata Maria Nwaigwe

MSc Economics 1979, DBA 2022

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I have continued to work and research multinational and multicultural environment.

Presently, I am CEO of Mining servicing Company. We navigate co-operation of various African ethnic groups, mostly in West Africa, with foreign investors from Europe and recently also Asia (namely China).

Many findings from my action research towards DBA have been confirmed, some questioned too!

I still promote more inclusivity, tolerance and understanding between different cultures moving towards improvement of our cultural intelligence and understanding. I have started personal development towards including AI in our everyday working and social experience.

Sanduana Sivadas

MSc Telecommunication and Wireless Communications 2022

Following my graduation from the University of Liverpool in 2022 with an MSc in Telecommunications and Wireless Systems, I recognised a profound convergence between advanced communication networks and robust electrical infrastructure. This insight prompted a strategic transition into Transportation Electrical Engineering, where the reliability of digital logic meets the physical demands of power systems.

After two and a half years of technical immersion within the UK's railway sector at AtkinsRéalis Croydon, I transitioned to Bangalore office. My current portfolio focuses on the design of Low Voltage (LV) systems and signalling power design, the essential architecture facilitating distribution, auxiliary power, and lighting for station infrastructure. This interdisciplinary approach allows me to engineer resilient, data-informed infrastructure. Currently pursuing IEng status with the UK Engineering Council, I am dedicated to harmonising these technical domains to deliver excellence in global mobility.

Muhammad Haris Khan

MSc Project Management 2022

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On my graduation day, I secured a job and have since been learning and growing in various roles. Studying at the University of Liverpool significantly contributed to achieving my goals. Currently, I am working as a planning engineer at Unilever, one of the best companies in the world. Additionally, I completed PMP training and passed PRINCE2, which aligns with my MSc. I am incredibly grateful and I believe the University of Liverpool is the best university in the world.

Maryam Jahangir

MSc Finance 2022

Graduating from the University of Liverpool helped me overcome my fear of studying abroad. Now, I am pursuing an MBA in Data Analytics at Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey, USA. This is just the beginning of my growth journey.

Sowmya Varunkumar

MSc Business Analytics and Big Data 2022

When I stepped into the ULMS as a Future Leader Scholar, I carried with me not just ambition, but a deep curiosity about how data could shape decisions, businesses, and ultimately, the future. Pursuing an M.Sc Business Analytics and Big Data was more than an academic choice - it was a commitment to mastering the language of modern enterprise. The course instilled a mindset of precision, critical thinking, and accountability to high standards. Whether it was navigating complex datasets, building predictive models, or understanding the strategic implications of analytics, every experience sharpened my ability to translate data into meaningful insights.

Shortly after graduating, I began my journey with Citi Bank in the UK as a 'Vice President - Lead Business Analyst', leading and taking ownership of BI reporting and analytics streams, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and contributing to deliver impactful data solutions, while also enabling others by sharing knowledge, guiding peers, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement.

Reflecting on this journey, I recognise that the strong foundation built during my time at the ULMS has played a pivotal role in shaping my career. The blend of academic excellence and practical exposure has empowered me to navigate the ever-evolving data landscape with confidence.

Sreehari Sreekumar

MSc Project Management 2023

Graduating from the University of Liverpool in 2023 opened remarkable opportunities for me to pursue a professional career in the UK. The experience not only strengthened my academic foundation but also guided me toward my passion for risk and compliance. The Risk Management specialisation within my course helped me realise that I am not only capable academically but also ready to apply my learning in practical, high-impact roles. Beginning my professional journey as a Senior Fraud Advisor at Lloyds, I gained extensive hands-on experience in financial crime prevention and customer risk analysis. Transitioning to my current role as an FIU Investigator at Revolut further enhanced my analytical and investigative skills within a fast-paced fintech environment. My time at the University of Liverpool truly laid the groundwork for a rewarding career, translating knowledge into meaningful contribution to financial integrity and compliance.

Yehya Al-Khuzaei

BEng (Hons) Electrical and Electronics Engineering 2023

Since graduating in 2023 with a Bachelor of Engineering (Hons) in Electrical and Electronic Engineering, I have been working at the Qatar General Organisation for Standards and Metrology (QGOSM) within the Quality and Conformity Department. My role focuses on ensuring product compliance with national and international standards, supporting conformity assessment processes, and strengthening quality infrastructure.

In 2025, I participated in a knowledge exchange program with the European Commission on standardization in Belgium, where I gained valuable insights into international best practices. I also attended the TIC Council Summit focused on scaling clean energy and digital technologies safely.

Through my work and international exposure, I continue to develop my expertise and aim to contribute to advancing quality, safety, and sustainability practices in Qatar.

Katie Bartholomew

BSc Biology and Medical Sciences 2023

I have been offered a placed to study graduate entry medicine at the University of Warwick.

Sophie Morris

LLB (Hons) 2023

Since graduating, I have secured a job at a law firm and worked there since. I assist on Serious Injury personal injury claims arising out from road traffic accidents. In September 2025, I began an apprenticeship and should qualify as a Chartered Legal Executive Litigator and Advocate in May 2028.

Ben Payne

BA (Hons) Music/Popular Music 2023

I'm currently the Assistant Musical Director on the UK/IRE tour of 'Blood Brothers'. I've also recently conducted the show for the first time!

Xueliang Yang

BSc (Hons) Mathematics with Finance 2023

I'm pursuing a PhD degree currently in New York University, with research interests spanning from urban data science, environmental health, and health geography.

Advaith Radhakrishnan Nair

MSc Energy and Power Systems 2023

From studying Energy and Power Systems at the University of Liverpool to working on industrial generators in the heart of the Sahara Desert - the journey has been truly rewarding.

Dr Omer Omar

MChem 2019, PhD Chemistry 2023

After completing my MChem in 2019 at the University of Liverpool, I moved onto a PhD in Theoretical Chemistry in the Troisi group, followed by a Research Project Coordinator position. My early academic career led to an opportunity to spin out a company, Apoello, from the university - of which I am the cofounder and CEO. Apoello, using crucial technology and IP developed at the university, aims to streamline the R&D process in the space of organic electronic and photoactive materials through the use of digital chemistry and AI.

Harish Venkatesan

MSc Building Information Modelling & Digital Transformation 2023

I started working at Groundshore 4 months after graduating. When I first joined the company, I worked as a CAD technician, but my function swiftly changed as my enthusiasm for digital construction developed. As the company's BIM Technician and in-house specialist, I am currently spearheading our shift to fully integrated BIM processes. Bridging the gap between current modelling and conventional drafting has been an intriguing challenge. What's my next objective? Assuming the position of BIM Coordinator in order to keep advancing AEC technology.

Bannawich Somboon

MSc Digital Marketing and Analytics 2023

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Since graduating from the University of Liverpool as a fully funded scholar, I have focused on driving economic and social transformation. My journey began by empowering nationwide local entrepreneurs through the OTOP initiative, where I used digital marketing to revitalize grassroots economies. Currently, I serve as the Strategic Digital Marketing Assistant to the CEO. In this role, I bridge the gap between local craftsmanship and global market standards. I recently spearheaded the integration of pet skincare into the national entrepreneurship system to diversify community growth. My campus experience taught me to embrace the unfamiliar. I transformed from a student hesitant in the language into a top performing scholar who mastered the academic landscape. This journey from my comfort zone to a position of influence serves as a shortcut to personal excellence. I am proud to apply my international education to elevate diverse local communities onto the global world stage.

Venkata Sai Sanat Agraharapu

MS Cancer Biology and Therapy 2023

After my MS, now I am currently pursuing a PhD in Biotechnology at GITAM Deemed to be University in India. My research focuses on enzyme production and testing its potential of cell death against cancer cell lines.

Anya Christopher

BA (Hons) Geography 2023