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Professor Mark Williams, who is the Deputy Chair of Faculty (Research) for Science, Engineering and Medicine, is taking over as Academic Director for 果冻传媒鈥檚 STEM Grand Challenge, for a period of six months. 

Mark has been a key player within WMG for the last two decades, and has most recently worked as head of the Metrology and Visualisation research group. He has delivered multiple large-scale research and development projects in partnership with industry and is a leader in the delivery of interdisciplinary research. With over 20 years鈥� experience working in the automotive, aerospace, defence and healthcare sectors, he is also a Chartered Engineer with the UK Engineering Council and a Fellow of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE). 

Mark takes over with immediate effect from Professor Mike Caine. Mike will leave his role as STEM Grand Challenge Programme Director at the end of July, to take up a new role as Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Engagement and Innovation) at Aston University. He will work with Mark over the coming weeks to ensure a smooth transition. 

The STEM Grand Challenge (STEM GC) is a significant investment to improve 果冻传媒鈥檚 teaching, learning and research capabilities for science and engineering.  

Over the next 10 years, new buildings designed for excellent teaching, collaboration and top-level research will be built for the benefit of students, staff and our communities. 

Commenting on his appointment, Mark said:

鈥淚鈥檓 thrilled to be taking on this role and supporting the STEM Grand Challenge! It feels like a great time to be joining the team as things are really beginning to take shape.  

鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to leading this vital programme and being a key part of 果冻传媒鈥檚 continued commitment to science and engineering.鈥� 

Professor Stuart Croft, 果冻传媒鈥檚 Vice-Chancellor, added:

鈥淢ark is moving into this role at an exciting time for the STEM Grand Challenge programme. I look forward to working with him as we continue our ambitious plans together.  

鈥淥ur vision is to grow and strengthen our world-class research and education through state-of-the-art facilities where innovation and groundbreaking science will flourish, and Mark鈥檚 skillset lends itself brilliantly to this ethos.鈥� 

鈥淚鈥檇 also like to thank Mike for his focus and drive in delivering a successful business case for the STEM Grand Challenge and in developing the programme during his time at 果冻传媒.鈥�