Surrey appoints new Director of Strategic Research Relationships

The University is pleased to announce that Atti Emecz has formally joined Surrey as Director of Strategic Research Relationships and Strategy following a year’s secondment from the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Commenting on the appointment, Vice-Chancellor Professor Michael Kearney said: “During his time here, Atti has made a significant contribution to developing research strategy and major bid preparation, and has already helped to secure some notable successes. I wish him all the best in these and other endeavours going forward.”

Mr Emecz added: "The last 12 months have enabled me to learn a lot about the University and to meet many new colleagues. I now know how much potential we have within all our faculties and I am convinced that we will be able to realise our aspirations for research.

"I am particularly grateful for the warmth of welcome I have been shown and the support I have received during my secondment, and I am delighted now to be able to join the University as permanent member of staff."

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