Meet the SENSS Core Team

  • Prof. Fragkiskos Filippaios

    Prof. Fragkiskos Filippaios

    SENSS Director

    University of Essex

    director@senss-dtp.ac.uk

    Sets the strategic vision and goals for each academic year, represents both DTPs, and oversees all SeNSS/SENSS activities. 

  • Prof. Mark Johnson

    Prof. Mark Johnson

    SENSS DTP2 Deputy Director

    Goldsmiths, University of London

    SENSSdeputydirector@SENSS-dtp.ac.uk

    Stands in for the Director as required, oversees provision of training and training needs, and oversees collaborative projects and relationships with collaborative partners. 

  • Prof. Ana Isabel Canhoto

    Prof. Ana Isabel Canhoto

    SeNSS DTP1 Deputy Director

    University of Sussex

    depdirector@senss-dtp.ac.uk

    Stands in for the Director as required, oversees provision of training and training needs, and oversees collaborative projects and relationships with collaborative partners. 

  • Dr Melissa Jogie

    Dr Melissa Jogie

    SENSS Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Champion

    University of Roehampton

    edichair@senss-dtp.ac.uk

    Works with the support of the Director, the Manager, and the EDI Group to create and develop the equality, diversity and inclusion plans for the DTP. 

  • Dr Felicity Szesnat

    Dr Felicity Szesnat

    SENSS Manager

    University of Essex

    manager@senss-dtp.ac.uk

    Ensures an effective governance structure, deals with queries escalated by the Coordinator; and works with the Director to ensure the smooth operation of the DTP. 

  • Jenny Wilders

    SENSS Training Manager

    University of Essex

    trainingmanager@SENSS-dtp.ac.uk

    Works closely with, and under the direction of, the Manager, and deals with all training related and placement issues. Deputises for the Manager as necessary. 

  • Sarah McKenzie

    Sarah McKenzie

    Finance Business Partner

    University of Essex

    senssfinance@senss-dtp.ac.uk

    Works closely with, and under the direction of, the Manager, and deals with all financial reimbursement queries. 

  • Rachel Leighton-Jones

    SENSS Coordinator

    University of Essex

    coordinator@senss-dtp.ac.uk

    Works closely with, and under the direction of, the Manager, is the first point of contact for all queries, and manages the information flow of both SeNSS and SENSS.

  • Aaron Archer

    Aaron Archer

    SENSS Administrator

    University of Essex

    admin@senss-dtp.ac.uk

    Works closely with, and under the direction of, the Co-ordinator, and is the first point of contact for all administrative queries.