Mark Leaper

Dr Mark Leaper is a Senior Lecturer in Chemical Engineering at Loughborough University, appointed in January 2016. Previously, he held academic positions at De Montfort University (Senior Lecturer at the Leicester School of Pharmacy, 2007-2012) and Aston University (Lecturer in Chemical Engineering, 2012-2016), with earlier research fellowships at the Universities of Greenwich and Nottingham.

His academic credentials include:

• BEng in Chemical Engineering, Loughborough University (1993)
• MSc in Bulk Solids Handling, Glasgow Caledonian University (1995)
• PhD in Chemical Engineering, University of Birmingham (2002) - specializing in fluidised beds
• PGCertHE, De Montfort University

Research interests encompass Chemical Engineering with expertise in fluidized beds and bulk solids handling from his doctoral work, expanded to biotechnology, healthcare applications, sustainable manufacturing, and circular economy principles. These themes are organized under Loughborough's Biotechnology and Healthcare and Sustainable Manufacturing and Circular Economy research groups.

Professional distinctions include:

• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
• Chartered Engineer (CEng)
• Fellow of the Institution of Chemical Engineers (FIChemE)

As Placements tutor, he oversees student professional development, though specific advisees and grant details are unreported. Laboratory and team affiliations are defined by his participation in the two named research groups.