David Andrew Phoenix

David Phoenix

OBE DL FREng FAcSS
وُلِدَ
David Andrew Phoenix

26 فبراير 1966 (العمر 60 سنة)
Davyhulme, Lancashire, England
التعليمUniversity of Liverpool
Open University
عـُرِف بـPeptide-lipid interaction; function of antibacterial peptides
الجوائزOrder of the British Empire 2010
Deputy Lieutenant 2015
Friendship Award (China) 2016
السيرة العلمية
المجالاتBiochemistry/Biophysics/Molecular engineering
الهيئاتUniversity of Liverpool
University of Utrecht
University of Central Lancashire

David Andrew Phoenix OBE DL FREng FAcSS (born 1966) is an English biochemist and Vice-Chancellor of The Open University.[1]

Academic background

Phoenix read biochemistry at the University of Liverpool then studied part-time to obtain a degree in mathematics from the Open University before moving into the field of molecular engineering. His work remains multidisciplinary and he has published widely on the structure-function relationship of amphiphilic biomolecules,[2] obtaining a chair in Biochemistry in 2000. He is especially known for his work on the design of antimicrobial peptides [3] which led to the award of a Higher Doctorate by Liverpool University. He has held Visiting Chairs in Russia, China, Canada and the UK, including King's College London and Sichuan University.

In addition to research papers, edited collections and research monographs he has written widely on the development of technical education and skills.[citation needed] He was elected to the Academy of Social Sciences for this work.[4]

He has been involved in STEM communication and outreach as Editor in Chief for journals such as The Biologist (Royal Society of Biology) that are aimed at a broader readership and as Vice Chair of the Science Museum Group and Chair of the Museum for Science and Industry.

Significant awards

Professional recognition

He was granted Chartered Chemist, Chartered Biologist and Chartered Mathematician status. Phoenix was given Fellowships by the Royal Society of Chemistry (FRSC), the Royal Society of Biology (FRSB), the Institute of Mathematics and its Applications. (FIMA), the Royal Society of Medicine (FRSM) and the Institution of Engineering and Technology (FIET). His work in support of teaching was recognised by the award of a Senior Fellowship[11] by the Higher Education Academy and later advanced to Principal Fellow. Phoenix represented the UK on the European Committee of Biological Associations (ECBA) and was a Commissioner for Biotechnology.

Career history

He was awarded a long-term fellowship by the European Molecular Biology Organisation which enabled him to investigate the importance of amphiphilicity in protein translocation at Utrecht University Centre for Biomembranes and Lipid Enzymology.[citation needed] He continued to work on amphiphilic helices, being one of the first to help characterise their role as membrane protein anchors and identifying key design features of bioactive peptides.[citation needed]

He was the Inaugural Head of Forensic and Investigative Science at the University of Central Lancashire and later as dean of science and Technology he launched new Schools of Pharmacy and of architecture. As Deputy Vice-Chancellor he setup UCLan Biomedical Technology Ltd, a research institute based in Shenzhen, China .[12] and oversaw the development of research collaborations with key Chinese universities such as Fudan University and Sichuan University in areas of nanoscience and nanoengineering. In 2012 he became Chair of UCLan Cyprus Ltd and provided the academic lead on the de novo creation of a private university in Larnaca, obtaining a licence to operate from the Ministry of Education with approval to initially run courses in business, languages, law, computing and mathematics.[13]

In 2013 he was selected to replace Martin Earwicker upon his retirement as Vice-Chancellor and Chief Executive of London South Bank University,[14] later obtaining Ministerial approval to create the LSBU Group which includes London South Bank Technical College, the first comprehensive technical college for a generation and a new technical sixth form.

He served as Chair of MillionPlus, The Association for Modern Universities [15] and has also been a Non-Executive Director on Universities UK, the National Center for Universities and Business and London Higher.

In July 2025, he was appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of The Open University.[16]

References

  1. ^ "The Open University" (in الإنجليزية البريطانية). 18 ديسمبر 2024. Retrieved 2 يوليو 2025.
  2. ^ "David Andrew Phoenix (London South Bank University, London) on ResearchGate - Expertise: Biomedical Engineering, Biochemistry". Researchgate.net. Retrieved 12 يناير 2017.
  3. ^ "Antimicrobial Peptides, Wiley Publishers 2013". Retrieved 17 أغسطس 2023.
  4. ^ "Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences". Retrieved 17 أغسطس 2023.
  5. ^ "No. 59446". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 يونيو 2010. p. 12.
  6. ^ "Fellows of the Academy of Social Sciences". Retrieved 17 أغسطس 2023.
  7. ^ "University announces July honours | University of Bolton". Bolton.ac.uk. 27 يونيو 2013. Retrieved 12 يناير 2017.
  8. ^ "Fellow of Royal College Physicians (Edinburgh)". 17 سبتمبر 2023. Retrieved 17 أغسطس 2023.
  9. ^ "Greater London Lieutenancy". 17 أغسطس 2023. Retrieved 17 أغسطس 2023.
  10. ^ "Phoenix given China Friendship Award". 26 سبتمبر 2016. Retrieved 17 أغسطس 2023.
  11. ^ "Seniorfellows". Archived from the original on 8 مارس 2008. Retrieved 29 أكتوبر 2009.
  12. ^ [1][dead link]
  13. ^ Elledge, Jonn (6 أغسطس 2012). "Britain, where you can get a flat-pack campus". The Guardian.
  14. ^ Elmes, John (24 أغسطس 2013). "LSBU to take orders from Phoenix | Times Higher Education (THE)". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 12 يناير 2017.
  15. ^ Morgan, John (18 مايو 2015). "South Bank head Dave Phoenix to be new Million+ chair | Times Higher Education (THE)". Times Higher Education. Retrieved 12 يناير 2017.
  16. ^ "The Open University" (in الإنجليزية البريطانية). 18 ديسمبر 2024. Retrieved 2 يوليو 2025.

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مناصب أكاديمية
سبقه
Martin Earwicker 		Vice-Chancellor of
London South Bank University
2014–2025 		تبعه
Paul Kett
سبقه
Tim Blackman 		Vice-Chancellor of
The Open University
2025-present 		الحالي
جمعيات مهنية وأكاديمية
سبقه
Michael Gunn 		Chair of MillionPlus
2015–2020 		تبعه
Bill Rammell
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