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Professor Roger Kneebone is a Professor of Surgical Education and Engagement Science at Imperial College London’s Department of Surgery & Cancer, part of the Faculty of Medicine. He leads the Imperial College Centre for Engagement and Simulation Science (ICCESS) and co-directs the Royal College of Music-Imperial College Centre for Performance Science. His roles include Professor of Anatomy at the Royal Academy of Arts and Gresham College Visiting Professor of Medical Education. He holds a PhD in surgical education and has pioneered interdisciplinary approaches to medical training, integrating simulation, performance arts, and humanities.
His research focuses on surgical education, simulation science, and the intersection of medicine with performing arts. Notable projects include the Chemical Kitchen initiative, blending culinary arts with chemistry education, and the SHARP project addressing knife violence through simulation. He has authored over 280 publications and the book Expert: Understanding the Path to Mastery (2020). Awards include the National Teaching Fellow and Imperial President’s Medal for Societal Engagement.
- Awards: National Teaching Fellow (2011), Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellowship (2012), Honorary Membership of the Royal College of Music.
- Grants: EPSRC, ESRC, AHRC, Wellcome Trust, Youth Endowment Fund.
- Labs/Teams: ICCESS, Centre for Performance Science, Chemical Kitchen collaboration with Prof Alan Spivey.
His work emphasizes public engagement, including immersive simulations at festivals and collaborations with artists, puppeteers, and chefs. He hosts the Countercurrent podcast, exploring expertise across disciplines. Kneebone’s career spans trauma surgery in Africa, GP practice, and academic leadership, reflecting a commitment to redefining healthcare through interdisciplinary innovation.
