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