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Ravensbourne
Innovation in digital media and design

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Staff profiles

 

Meet our people

Dr Jeremy Gardiner

Course Director Postgraduate Studies

Former Fellow of MIT, Jeremy researches on materials, new technologies, the cross-fertilization of old/new technologies and the creation of new forms.

Caroline Orme

Senior Lecturer Broadcast Post Production

Since working at Ravensbourne, I have collaborated with the Science Museum, Tag Rugby Trust, Community Channel, BBC, Sharp Shooters, PWC and UNESCO.

James Uren

Senior Lecturer Broadcast Media Technology

Bridges the creative and technical in TV, film and new media, through research into emerging technologies and how they are applied.

Colin Thompson

Associate Senior Lecturer Fashion

Extensive experience in international luxury goods fashion design and five years experience in academia at a variety of national institutions.

Dorota Watson

Subject Leader BA (Hons) Fashion

Ravensbourne Governor, examiner, and committee member Graduate Fashion Week. Designer, consultant and author. Dorota researches how fashion combines with performance and installation.

Dr Lizzie Jackson

Head of Learning Innovation

Named ‘One of the 100 Innovators of the UK Internet Decade’ for developing social media as Editor BBC Online Communities, Lizzie now researches participatory media.

Dr Freddie Gaffney

Subject Leader Digital Film Production and Broadcast Operations and Production

Cinematographer, screenwriter, production manager, author. Fellow of the HEA, Chartered Institute of Educational Examiners and Writers’ Guild.

Greg Loftin

Associate Subject Leader Broadcast Post Production

An award winning film-maker. His passion for editing is driven by his love of storytelling.

Gregg Epps, MA RCA

Associate Senior Lecturer IDEAs, Architecture

Produces exhibitions, interactive installations, commercial interiors, nomadic workplaces, design and build residential schemes, learning spaces & urban landscapes.

Dr James Morris

Subject Leader, Web Media Production and Management

Runs a successful Web video production business, so his practical knowledge remains current as well as his focus on emerging business opportunities.

Layton Reid

Subject Leader BA (Hons) IDEAs

Designer, architect and writer. A member/chair of the RIBA Schools of Architecture Visiting Panels. External examiner and visiting Professor of Design.

Linnéa Therese Dimitriou

Associate Senior Lecturer Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Linnéa brings her experience as a creative entrepreneur in marketing, design consultancy, art direction, fine art, retail, fashion and more.

Liz Friedman

Subject Leader Motion Graphics, Graphic Design

Emmy Award winning designer who has worked for BBC Television and Red Bee Media. Liz is also a committee member for Promax Europe.

Liz McQuiston

Associate Subject Leader Contextual Studies

Creativity through writing and research: books published on a range of design-related subjects.

Martin Uren

Subject Leader Broadcast Media Technology

Entrepreneurial and highly regarded media industry professional specialising in HD engineering systems, acoustic design, music recording and stereoscopic 3D productions.

Michelle Douglas

Subject Leader Design (Product Design and Interaction Design)

Having many years experience in creative interaction design and user-centered design, Michelle is undertaking a PhD in augmented reality.

Mike Smith

Subject Leader Computer Visualisation and animation

Animator on “Who Framed Roger Rabbit”, he has also worked at Amblimation, Walt Disney Productions, Warner Brothers, Jim Henson’s Production and Glassworks.

Nadine Bennett

Associate Senior Lecturer Product Design

An experienced in-house and consultant product designer who works in CAD. She is also interested in exploring and teaching 3D.

Robert Chapman-Ames

Subject Leader Content Creation and Broadcast

Experienced in television production, sound design, interactive media, motion graphic design. Former Head of Interactive at Nickelodeon, BBC Online and Interactive.

Professor Robin Baker

Director and CEO

An acknowledged leader in Higher Education, Robin achieved a building that challenges how we deliver learning and teaching, business incubation, and innovation.

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