Professor Wisia Wedzicha has been elected as Proconsul for a three‑year term beginning on 1 September 2026.
This appointment follows the end of her term as Consul for the Faculty of Medicine (Clinical) at the end of August 2026.
Professor Riccardo Sapienza has accepted the appointment of Vice-Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Natural Sciences, for a term of five years, with effect from 1 May 2026.
Professor Vincent Savolainen has accepted the appointment of Associate Dean (Equality, Diversity and Inclusion) for the Faculty of Natural Sciences, for a term of three years, with effect from 1 May 2026.
Professor Omar Matar has accepted appointment as Dean of the Faculty of Engineering, with effect from 1 October 2026 for a fixed term of five years.
Head of the Department of Chemistry
Professor Ramon Vilar has accepted the appointment of Head of the Department of Chemistry, with effect from 1 April 2026, for a term of five years.
Professor Vilar will be stepping down from his role as Vice-Dean (Research) for the Faculty of Natural Sciences.
Karen Omisore joins Imperial as Academic Registrar on 5 January 2026.
Reporting to the Registrar and University Secretary, Karen will lead the university’s academic administration underpinning an outstanding student educational experience, while accelerating improvements to the digital experience for both students and staff. She will have overall responsibility for shaping and delivering the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of the Registry.
Professor Aubrey Cunnington has accepted appointment as Head of the Department of Infectious Disease, with effect from 1 February 2026, for a term of five years.
Professor Graham Taylor, Department of Infectious Disease, has been elected Consul (Clinical) for the Faculty of Medicine.
Professor Darren Meister has accepted appointment as Vice-Dean (Education) at Imperial Business School. He will start the post next year for a five-year term.
Professor Waljit Dhillo FMedSci has accepted appointment as Head of the Department of Metabolism, Digestion and Reproduction, with effect from 1 September 2026, for a term of five years.