Who leads the PRISM network?
The PRISM Network Committee
The PRISM Network Committee has overall responsibility to act as the voice for the PRISM community in the UK. They set the strategic direction of the Network towards securing better working conditions for PRISMs and put in place mechanisms to achieve the Network's goals. These include developing and delivering activities for the PRISM community to enable connection and training for members, and engaging with relevant sector stakeholders on behalf of the community.
The Committee has a number of working groups focusing on specific themes. Please contact the relevant working group leader to talk about:
- the events programme: Lydia Sandiford
- funding opportunities: Rika Nair
- communications: Georgia Mortzou
- CDT matters: Susie Douglas
- anything else: Isabella von Holstein
Isabella von Holstein (Network lead)
Imperial College London
STEP-UP Senior Research Community Manager
Imperial College London
STEP-UP Senior Research Community Manager
Helen Knight
UCL
Centre Manager, EPSRC and BBSRC CDT in Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance
UCL
Centre Manager, EPSRC and BBSRC CDT in Engineering Solutions for Antimicrobial Resistance
Chris Langridge
University College London
Head of Operations and Strategy, Departmental Manager & joint Head of Profession (PRISM), Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC)
University College London
Head of Operations and Strategy, Departmental Manager & joint Head of Profession (PRISM), Centre for Advanced Research Computing (ARC)
Lynda Mahon
Queen's University Belfast
Executive Operations Manager, EPSRC and SFI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Photonic Integration and Advanced Data Storage
Queen's University Belfast
Executive Operations Manager, EPSRC and SFI Centre for Doctoral Training (CDT) in Photonic Integration and Advanced Data Storage
Claudia Matz
University of Nottingham
EPSRC CDT manager, Carbon Capture and Storage; Cleaner Fossil Energy & Resilient Decarbonised Fuel Energy Systems
University of Nottingham
EPSRC CDT manager, Carbon Capture and Storage; Cleaner Fossil Energy & Resilient Decarbonised Fuel Energy Systems
Susan Peacock
University of Liverpool
Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry CDT project administrator
University of Liverpool
Digital and Automated Materials Chemistry CDT project administrator
PRISM Advisory Board
Advisory Board members provide advice on the strategic vision and evolution of the PRISM Network to the Committee, ensuring it remains aligned to the current needs of the PRISM community. Members also act as advocates for PRISM roles across the sector, especially in places PRISMs typically don't have access to. The Board meets twice a year with the Committee to review progress on Network aims and to advise on potential next steps.
Dr Susie Douglas
University of Bath
Co-Director, SAMBa CDT and University CDT Lead; PRISM Network founder member
University of Bath
Co-Director, SAMBa CDT and University CDT Lead; PRISM Network founder member
Prof Rebecca Riley
University of Birmingham
Professor of Enterprise, Engagement, and Impact, Business School
University of Birmingham
Professor of Enterprise, Engagement, and Impact, Business School
Founder
The PRISM network was founded by Dr Anja Roeding in 2020 when she worked at the University of Exeter.
Last edited: 20 July 2025