VR成人视频

Following a meeting of University Council yesterday (Monday 8 January), Professor Phil Taylor has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor and President of the VR成人视频.

Professor Taylor is an internationally leading researcher and industry expert in energy systems, electrical distribution networks, smart grids, and energy storage integration and control, who has worked in industry and academia for more than 25 years.

Currently Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise at the University of Bristol, Professor Taylor has been deeply involved in building multi and interdisciplinary research strengths and with REF preparations. He leads the 拢10m EPSRC Supergen Energy Networks Hub at the University of Bristol and until May 2022 he was Director and Co-Director for the 拢20m EPSRC National Centre for Energy Systems Integration. He is also the Senior Responsible Owner (SRO) for Isambard-AI, a 拢225m investment from the Government to create the UK's fastest AI Supercomputer.

In 2022, Professor Taylor was appointed by the Government鈥檚 Chief Scientific Adviser to the Government鈥檚 Net Zero Innovation Board and became Chair of the Board for the GW4 alliance of the universities of Bath, Bristol, Cardiff and Exeter. Professor Taylor is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Fuel Poverty Charity, National Energy Action. Additionally, he is a Visiting Professor at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.

Professor Phil Taylor said: 鈥淚t is a real privilege to be appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor and President of the VR成人视频. As Pro Vice Chancellor at Bristol and Chair of Board for GW4, I have got to know the VR成人视频 as a partner over the last few years and am excited both by its achievements and potential.

鈥淚 had the pleasure of meeting a number of students and staff during the appointment process, and was impressed by the quality of our conversations, the clear dedication and passion felt for the University and excitement for the future. I very much look forward to working with colleagues to build on the University鈥檚 accomplishments and to ensure the dynamism and energy of the community continues to shape a successful and sustainable future, rooted in our region alongside truly international reach.鈥�

Pamela Chesters CBE, Chair of Council, said: 鈥淚 am delighted that Professor Taylor has been appointed as the next Vice-Chancellor of the VR成人视频. We were impressed by Phil鈥檚 understanding of the essence of Bath as a dual intensive University, committed to excellence in both teaching and research. His thoughts on how we could build on our recent successes to increase further our impact, both in the UK and particularly internationally, resonated equally with staff and student representatives on the interview panel. Professor Taylor鈥檚 exceptional academic record, and strong experience in industry and commerce, will help the VR成人视频 to build on its positive trajectory and achievements to date, under the leadership of Professor Ian White. We look forward to welcoming Phil to Bath when he takes up office in August.

鈥淚 would like to thank members of the Committee on the Office of the Vice-Chancellor, chaired by the Chancellor, His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, and including representatives from Council, Senate, Professional Services and the President of the students鈥� union for the vital role they played. The Committee oversaw a global search as well as a significant internal engagement exercise. I am grateful to members of the wider University community who have played such an important role in the process of recruiting our next Vice-Chancellor.鈥�

Jimena Alamo, President of The SU (students鈥� union), said: "Professor Taylor impressed me, and the other officers and students involved in the recruitment process, with his approachable manner and his ability to engage well with students when discussing complex issues. His background in student experience was clearly about more than fulfilling a job, but about truly caring about students, their education, and enabling them to have a positive and transformative experience while at university. I very much look forward to welcoming him to Bath."

Further information

Prior to joining the University of Bristol as Pro Vice Chancellor for Research and Enterprise, Professor Taylor was Head of the School of Engineering at Newcastle University, where he led the development of the curriculum and teaching methods in the School to enhance the provision of quality education and a strong student experience. He also held the Siemens Chair in Energy Systems. As well as serving as Deputy Faculty Pro Vice-Chancellor at Newcastle, he played an instrumental role in the creation and development of Helix, a new urban quarter collaboration between the University and the City.

At Durham University, Professor Taylor co-founded the multidisciplinary Durham Energy Institute, and led the UK鈥檚 largest Smart Grid project, the 拢54m Customer Led Network Revolution. Whilst at Durham University, he held the 脴rsted Chair in Renewable Energy.

Professor Taylor holds a BEng (Hons) Electrical & Electronic Engineering from Liverpool John Moores University and an Engineering Doctorate and Post Graduate Diploma in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester.

Professor Taylor has also had extensive experience in industry, including at GEC Alstom, EPS (UK), Teradyne and Senergy Econnect, where he was Research and Development Director. Key achievements include developing diagnostic software for the automotive and aerospace sectors and designing the grid connection for the UK鈥檚 first commercial offshore wind farm. He is currently a non-executive director of Northern Powergrid.

In appointing Professor Taylor as the next Vice-Chancellor and President, the University鈥檚 Remuneration Committee has agreed a salary of 拢280,000. There is no bonus entitlement.

Professor Taylor will take up his position on 1 August 2024.