Solent appoints new Associate Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research and Knowledge Exchange

In this important role, Andy will oversee Solent University's research and knowledge exchange function. He joins Solent from C London 2000, which serves the Scotland Qualification Authority (SQA).

Andy previously served as Executive Dean of Engineering at Robert Gordon University and as Vice Provost (Research and Knowledge Exchange) at the University of Nottingham Malaysia.

At Solent, Andy will work alongside Pro Vice-Chancellor - Research, Academic Strategy and Planning, Professor Cathy Barnes to shape the University's research and knowledge exchange strategy and community, driving impactful initiatives and identifying opportunities for growth. On this appointment, which comes following the University's Strategy 2035 launch, Cathy says:

"As Solent looks towards the future, in which innovation plays a key part, it is essential that we have the right people informing our approach along the way. With this in mind, we are delighted to welcome Andy to the University in such an important role, one which will influence our research portfolio and enhance our knowledge exchange strategy for continued impact."

A renowned expert on air pollution, as well as recycled carbon fibres and their applications, Andy's contributions to the pressing issues of today have had a global impact. 

Andy is currently the leader of the multi-national 7SEAS-NASA project, which studies the propagation of haze in South East Asia. He also serves as an expert consultant to the government on the development of urban planning guidelines against air pollution and extreme weather conditions.

During the 2003 SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) outbreak, Professor Chan was appointed team leader by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to discover the dispersion of mechanisms of the virus in the dense cityscapes of Hong Kong.