Professor Simone Abram (Professor in the Department of Anthropology)

Professor Stuart Jones (Professor of Sedimentology in the Department of Earth Sciences and Director of the Energy CDT)

Stuart is an expert in the study of sedimentary rocks and their application for subsurface energy storage. He has led a number of industry research consortiums investigating subsurface pressure that is essential for the transition to Net Zero and energy security. He is passionate about educating future energy leaders and is the director of the Centre for Postgraduate Training in Energy.

Professor Joanna Berry (Associate Professor (Teaching) in Entrepreneurship in the Business School)

Joanna leads on Business, Enterprise and Innovation with expertise in supporting businesses to scale and succeed. Her entrepreneurial spirit is underpinned by a deep and broad range of regional, national and international corporate and public sector contacts.

Professor Tony Roskilly (Professor of Energy Systems in the Department of Engineering)

Tony is an engineer with over 30 years’ experience in design, control, and operational optimisation of energy systems. He leads Network-H2 project, a national research network to decarbonise transport through hydrogen-fuelled vehicles and technology.

Dr Charlotte Adams, CEO, National Geothermal Centre

Charlotte’s interest in geothermal was sparked whilst undertaking her PhD when she realised the geothermal potential of disused mines. She has been active across the sector for over 20 years and was instrumental in the delivery of the UK’s largest geothermal heat scheme at Gateshead.  Charlotte has worked in consultancy, academia and the public sector managing commercial contracts and R&D and geothermal drilling programmes. Her work has featured on Country File, The One Show, ITV Tonight and Channel 4 news. She has received awards from the Geological Society and The Energy Institute for her work on geothermal

Lynn Gibson, Institute Manager

Lynn holds a Bachelor's Degree in Management and Business Administration and provides leads on event management, office management and budget management.  Lynn is also responsible for the management of the Energy Centre for Doctoral Training and manages the DEI relationship with the Durham Miners Association.

Katie Daniels, Business Engagement & Innovation Manager

Katie has experience of working in research and administration management with several departments across the university, and has worked with DEI previously in the Energy Centre for Doctoral Training. Katie's role involves supporting energy researchers to develop partnerships, collaborations and impact.  

Kate Webb, Institute Administrator

Kate joined DEI in October 2023 after a long career in Dentistry. She started as an Apprentice, completing her apprenticeship course with a distinction and winning Durham University 'Professional Services Apprentice of the Year 2024'. Kate provides the administration services for both DEI and the Centre for Postgraduate Training in Energy.