Speak with Engineering academic staff 

Interested in studying Engineering at Newcastle University? 

Our one-to-one video chats with engineering academic staff can help you discover why studying Engineering at Newcastle University is a unique experience. 

Speak with an academic member of staff from your chosen engineering discipline to find out more about your subject of interest, receive advice on your application, and gain valuable insights on the student engineer experience at Newcastle.

What questions can I ask?

Use your one-to-one video chat to: 

  • learn more about studying Engineering at Newcastle 
  • explore the engineering discipline you're interested in 
  • discuss our range of engineering degrees 
  • get advice on applying to study Engineering at Newcastle

We are unable to answer questions regarding visa applications, but our visa team can support. 

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Our academic staff

Our knowledgeable and approachable academic staff are experts in their fields, teaching key modules and conducting ground-breaking research. 

Book your chat today 

Booking a one-to-one video chat is simple: 

  1. Select your subject area below 
  1. Date and time options for your session will be highlighted for you to choose from 
  1. Choose an appointment that works for you (make sure you adjust for your local time zone) 
  2. Provide your details 
  3. You’ll receive an email with a Teams link and instructions on how to join your session 

General Engineering enquiries 

If you are unsure which Engineering course is right for you, book an online chat with Dr Glynn Atkinson, our Director of Student Recruitment. He can answer questions related to all engineering disciplines

Dr Glynn Atkinson 

  • Aerospace Engineering Degree Programme Director. 
  • School of Engineering Director of Student Recruitment - oversees student recruitment for all School of Engineering programmes.

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OR you can book an online chat with an academic expert from within the engineering disciplines below:

 

Chemical Engineering
 
Dr Vladimir Zivkovic

Dr Vladimir Zivkovic

Discipline Lead and Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, specialising in Reactor Engineering and Separation processes.

 

 

 

 

Civil Engineering
 
Professor Jaime Amezaga

Professor Jaime Amezaga

Professor of Environmental Sustainability, focusing on sustainable resource management and environmental policy.

 

 

 

 

Electrical & Electronic Engineering
 
Dr Matthew Dyson

Dr Matthew Dyson

Research Fellow, leading upper-limb prosthetics research in the Intelligent Sensing Lab in the School of Engineering. 
 
Areas of expertise include Motor learning, machine learning, biomedical signal processing, prosthetics, prototyping, and networking. 

 

 

 

Mechanical Engineering
 
Dr Mohsen Lahooti

Mohsen Lahooti

Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering. Specialist in Fluid Structure interaction.

 

 

Naval Architecture & Marine Engineering
 
Dr Maryam Haroutunian

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Lecturer in Marine Technology and Deputy Director of Student Recruitment. Areas of expertise include Ship hydrodynamics and Underwater vehicle design. 

 

 

 

Aerospace Engineering
 
Dr Glynn Atkinson

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Aerospace Engineering Degree Programme Director and School for Engineering Director of Student Recruitment.