
University of Leeds
Professor of Public & Industry Understanding of Capability Driven Design
Professor Lisa-Dionne Morris is a distinguished UK-based Black female leader in STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, and Medicine), industrialist, and business strategist who is transforming the landscape of leadership, equity, and diversity in academia and beyond. Her commitment to driving Research Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) has led her to found and direct the Black Female Academics’ Network, a powerful global network dedicated to championing EDI across sectors. As a dynamic advocate, she invites business leaders, entrepreneurs, and allies to join her vision of an equitable future where diversity and inclusion are foundational to success in STEM and beyond.
YCEDE Staff Members

Prof. Kate Arnold
University of York

Raj Mann
University of York

Jack Harris
University of York

Prof. Udy Archibong MBE
University of Bradford

Dr Marjory da Costa Abreu
Sheffield Hallam University

Prof. Lisa-Dionne Morris (LDM)
University of Leeds

Prof. Sherif El-Khamisy
University of Bradford

Dr Tiffany Holloman, FRSA
University of Bradford

Chika Jacob
University of Leeds

George Gisborne
University of Leeds

Dr. Bukola Oyinloye
University of York

Dr. Esther Allen
University of Sheffield

Adelaide Omitowoju
University of Sheffield

Judith Higginson
Sheffield Hallam University

Dr. Sarah Smith
Sheffield Hallam University

Prof. Pippa Chapman
University of Leeds

Louise Banahene MBE
University of Leeds

Christina Robinson
University of Leeds

Prof. Paul Wakeling
University of York

Prof. Avtar Matharu
University of York

Dr. Asha Akram
University of Sheffield

Lucy Clague
Sheffield Hallam University

Prof. Colin McCaig
Sheffield Hallam University