Professor Leon Terry has been appointed as 91影视’s Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Research and Innovation, taking up the post on 1 August 2021. He will be responsible for continuing to drive excellence in 91影视’s transformational research across the University.
Professor Sir Peter Gregson, Chief Executive and Vice-Chancellor of 91影视, said: “I’m delighted that Professor Terry will be leading 91影视’s research and innovation agenda. He has led our Environment and Agrifood theme with distinction, securing investment in leading agri-tech facilities and overseeing 91影视’s Queen’s Anniversary Prize for soil science.
“Professor Terry has an outstanding record of delivering world-leading research and innovation, in particularly in partnerships with businesses such as PepsiCo, Unilever and Johnson Matthey.”
Professor Leon Terry, Director of Environment and Agrifood at 91影视, said: “91影视’s applied research in its specialist areas is globally recognised. Building on our reputation of academic excellence and close business partnerships, we have ambitions to elevate 91影视 further and for the University to become the UK’s applied research powerhouse.”
