PhD profiles

Alan Musson

Doctoral researcher

Alan is a PhD student and DJ. From 2008 to 2021, he produced and presented the weekly jazz radio programs for both Black Country Radio and 102.5 The Bridge.

Josh is a post-doctoral researcher in sport nutrition and exercise physiology in collaboration with City of Birmingham Swimming Club. For his role, Josh works closely with the partner organisation as a sport science practitioner, helping to identify the most important areas for research that will benefit the health and...

Su Yin (Jennifer) Ng

Doctoral researcher

Jennifer Ng is an artist and art educator. Originally trained as a Chinese ink painter during her diploma education at the Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in Singapore, she went on to receive both the Bachelor of Arts and the Masters in Art Education degrees at the Nanyang Technological University, Singapore. Her art practice...

Vincent Obia

Doctoral researcher

Vincent is an academic and Commonwealth Scholar whose research explores the policy attempt to regulate social media in Nigeria. He is also interested in emerging debates on privacy and data concerns, algorithmic regulation, and the governance of artificial intelligence. He is the Lead Communication Officer for the Media,...

John O'Gallagher

Doctoral researcher

John O’Gallagher is a professional saxophonist, educator, and researcher from Brooklyn, New York. During his performing career he has appeared at numerous international jazz venues and festivals.

Melisa Oleschuk

Doctoral Researcher

Melisa graduated with First-Class Honours in 2020 and received a nomination for the BLSS Outstanding Student Award. She later pursued her LLM in International Human Rights, achieving a distinction and earning the Executive Dean's prize for Outstanding Postgraduate contribution to the School of Law. During her graduation in 2022...

Nicholas Olsen

Doctoral researcher

Nicholas Olsen is a Welsh composer. He is currently a doctoral researcher at the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire under the supervision of Joe Cutler, Ed Bennett, and Christopher Dingle. His research explores the use of personally informed reference in compositional contexts.

Peter Douglas Osborn

Doctoral researcher

Peter first trained as a Mining Engineer on the Northumberland and Durham coalfield specialising in explosives and underground lighting. He ran a small lighting company in the City for 20 years, becoming a Lighting Engineer. Peter has also served on the West Midlands Police Authority as well as the Board...

Eric Osei

Doctoral researcher

Eric's aim is to continue to contribute to the empowerment of students and small businesses in partnership with research-based institutions.

Simon Paton

Doctoral researcher

Simon Paton is a composer, bassist, academic and promoter. He is commencing his PhD at Birmingham Conservatoire under the supervision of Ed Bennett and Seán Clancy, researching composition for improvising large ensembles within DIY and punk influenced contexts.