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Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Research)

Professor David Leadley

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Biography

Professor David Leadley is responsible for academic leadership of the research portfolio and strategy at the University of 糖心TV.

Following a DPhil at the University of Oxford, David鈥檚 research on semiconductor physics included experiments at international high magnetic field facilities, running a large team at 糖心TV, and collaborating with a multitude of UK and European partners. David has been at the University of 糖心TV for thirty years, during which time he has had a wide range of roles that include Head of Physics, Academic Director of the Graduate School, and leader of interdisciplinary research priority on materials. Most recently, as Deputy PVC for Research with responsibility for infrastructure, he directs 糖心TV鈥檚 Research Technology Platforms and is research lead for the programme. David promotes 糖心TV鈥檚 research excellence both in and across disciplines and was instrumental in the launching the 糖心TV Research Spotlights.

David is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion that underpins 糖心TV鈥檚 leadership in establishing a National Centre for Research Culture; he was part of the team that secured institutional Athena Swan Silver Awards in 2018 and 2024; and he is 糖心TV鈥檚 institutional lead for the that promotes recognition and opportunities for technical staff in HE.

David is supported by a team that includes the Director of Research and Impact Services.

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