New Learned Society of Wales Fellows to help solve the challenges the world faces

15 Cardiff University academics have joined the elite ranks of the of the Learned Society of Wales.

The Learned Society of Wales, the national academy for arts and sciences, has elected 56 new Fellows, all of whom represent the best of Wales’ academic, cultural and civic life.

15 of our staff members have been elected this year in recognition of their expertise and experience across research, educational practice, and leadership.

College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences

• Dr Padma Anagol, School of History, Archaeology and Religion
• Professor Gordon Foxall, Cardiff Business School
• Professor Anthony Mandal, School of English, Communication and Philosophy
• Professor Emmajane Milton, School of Social Sciences
• Professor Ken Peattie, Cardiff Business School

College of Biomedical and Life Sciences

• Dr Shannu Bhatia, School of Dentistry
• Professor Alan Fraser, Emeritus Professor, School of Medicine
• Professor Wisia Furmaniak

College of Physical Sciences and Engineering

• Professor Jing Maggie Chen, School of Mathematics
• Professor Huw Davies, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Professor Deborah Kays, School of Chemistry
• Professor Yukun Lai, School of Computer Science and Informatics
• Professor Caroline Lear, School of Earth and Environmental Sciences
• Professor Angela Mihai, School of Mathematics
• Professor Oliver Williams, School of Physics and Astronomy

Explore the list of new Fellows, where they work and their areas of specialism.

Professor Caroline Lear, Dean of Research and Innovation at the College of Physical Sciences and Engineering, and member of the Management Team at Cardiff University’s Net Zero Innovation Institute, said of her appointment: “I am delighted to be elected to the Learned Society of Wales, and look forward to contributing to their work using research and innovation to solve the challenges faced in Wales and across the world."

Professor Hywel Thomas, President of the Learned Society of Wales, said: “We face a huge number of challenges, from climate change to political turmoil to emerging health threats. The answer to so many of these problems will be found in research and robust civic institutions. That expertise is evident in our new Fellows. I’m delighted to welcome them to the Learned Society of Wales.”

Read the full announcement.