Francis Lemon

Francis Lemon is an Associate Professor in Education and Associate Dean - Admissions within the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of East Anglia. He serves as a chemistry-specialist teacher educator, teaching on the Secondary Science PGCE course and supervising Master's dissertations. His leadership roles include Course Co-Director for the Secondary PGCE (2018–2022), Director of Admissions for the School of Education & Lifelong Learning (2019–2022), and membership in University-wide Executive committees.

Education:

• MChem (Hons) in Chemistry, First Class, University of Sussex
• MS in Chemistry, New York University
• PGCE(M) in Secondary Education (Science)
• PG-Cert in Higher Education Practice

Research Interests: Focuses on sustainability in secondary science curricula, teacher identity/values, and policy-driven curriculum evolution. His work bridges pedagogical practices with systemic educational reforms.

Awards:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA)
• Founder Member of the Chartered College of Teaching

Labs/Teams: Member of the Research in Mathematics Education group at UEA. Previously taught undergraduate chemistry at New York University as an adjunct instructor.