Robert Ellis

Rob Ellis is an Associate Professor at the University of Suffolk, serving as Director of Learning and Teaching and Director of Life Sciences. His career spans roles as lecturer, senior lecturer, and course leader in applied biology, exercise and health, nutrition, and human biology.

• Research focus on chromatography applications in food science and physiology
• Key institutional contributions: TDAP review, QAA reviews, TEF subject-level pilot, and leadership in multiple committees (University Senate, PGCAP programme, Assessment Boards)
• External engagements: Senior external examiner roles, collaborations with scientific contract research firms, and trustee/director of a Science Museum-affiliated charity

Specializing in higher education pedagogy, Ellis chairs academic appeals panels and validation committees while teaching physiology, biochemistry, and pharmacology modules. His work emphasizes future-proofing students through adaptable scientific skill development.