Meet the team | About us | Teesside University London

We are proud of our experienced team of professionals

Business Academics

Dr Shamim Ahmed

Lecturer in business

I provide students with essential skills and knowledge in areas such as management, marketing, and entrepreneurship.

Dr Rabiul Alam

Tutor in Business

I teach courses that focus research projects, leadership, entrepreneurship, and emerging issues in business , people and culture.

Dr Stephen Asafo-Agyei

Senior Tutor in Business

I deliver postgraduate modules, including Global Strategies, Responsible Leadership, Emerging Issues in Business and Society and The Marketer’s Toolkit. I hold a PhD in Development Studies/Economics, an MSc in Development Studies, and a Bachelor's Degree in Education.

Mohammad Hussain

Tutor in Business

With over 15 years of experience in industry and commerce, and more than 7 years in higher education, I specialise in business and management. I’ve worked with undergraduate and postgraduate students across various UK institutions, and I bring practical industry knowledge into my teaching, enriching the learning experience.

Vithul Payangott

Tutor in Business

I teach a range of modules across Teesside University London’s courses, including MSc Fintech, MSc International Management and BA Business Management.

Computing Academics

Yidnek Haile

Tutor in Computing

I develop, deliver, and assess diverse modules in Data Science, Software Engineering and Cyber Security along with my team. I have a PhD in progress, MSc, PGD and BEd. I have around 20 years of experience in academia and industry in the fields of science, technology, and education.

Victor Onyenagubom

Lecturer in Cyber Security

I am committed to shaping the future of cyber security by mentoring the next generation of professionals, teaching essential topics such as data security, information governance, and social engineering.

Dr Edmond Prakash

Course Leader for Computing

I lead, supervise, and teach both undergraduate BSc programmes in Computer Science, Information and Cyber Security as well as postgraduate MSc programmes in Data Science, Information and Cyber Security and FinTech. I hold a BEng in Engineering, as well as an MEng in Engineering Design and a PhD in Computer Science.

Dr Bisrat Wolde

Tutor in Computing

I teach computer science. I hold a PhD in chemical and process (nuclear) engineering from the University of Leeds. I focused my work on fluid dynamics, multiphase simulation of complicated particle fluxes and large data processing.

Games & Animation Academics

Nina Ellis

Graduate Tutor

I teach on the undergraduate animation, visual effects and games art courses as well as the MA Animation & Visual Effects course.

Danny Flint

Course Leader for Games and Animation

I am Danny Flint, games and animation lead here at Teesside University London.

Zaineb Gul

Graduate Tutor in Games and Animation

I’m a passionate and creative graduate tutor specialising in games and animation. With a strong academic background and hands-on industry experience, I help students develop the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic industry.

Student Support & Operations

Tamanna Abedin

Operations & Student Support Assistant

I am here to answer all student enquiries, assist in the student experience and in making sure the campus is running efficiently behind the scenes.

Itseme Akede

Compliance Officer

My role deals largely with ensuring students are adhering to the attendance and engagement policy. This includes monitoring student attendance, approving absences, sending out attendance related emails and everything in between.

Rebecca Gumbiti-Zimuto

Operations & Student Support Assistant

I manage student events, create content for our social media channels, and foster student lifestyle to enrich student experiences.

Vicktor Hadzhiyski

Student Support Officer

My main responsibility is to support students throughout their journey and provide help when required.

Olatomiwa Osalusi

Operations & Student Support Assistant

My role puts me in an interesting position, providing administrative and pastoral support to both students and staff. I also communicate vital information, co-coordinate events and inductions, and ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Mitra Samsami

Operations Manager

I make sure the campus is running smoothly and is the best possible environment for studying and teaching

Matthew Skipper

Student Experience Manager

I am responsible for overseeing student support and compliance at Teesside University London, as well as the student surveys.

Partnerships team

Kathryn Elliott

Head of Partnerships

My role involves developing and managing all our external partnerships including relationships with schools and colleges, community organisations and business and employer partners.

Heather Nichols

Marketing & Events Coordinator

I work within the Partnerships team to coordinate and deliver external and on campus events to promote our University and support community engagement. This ranges from campus open days, teachers and careers leads conferences, industry, and employer focused activity to national exhibitions such as EGX and UCAS Discovery.

Esther Roberts

Business Development & Partnerships Coordinator

My role focuses on fostering collaborations that benefit both our students and the wider community, ensuring that the university remains at the forefront of innovation and growth in High Education.

Careers & Employability

Alecia Cotterell

Graduate Talents Lead

My role focuses on supporting students in developing the types of skills and experiences that would help them to stand out in the graduate market.