University staff announced as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh

Thirteen University of Edinburgh staff members have been elected as Fellows of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.

As Scotland’s National Academy, the society was established in 1783 for ‘the advancement of learning and useful knowledge’. It celebrates the leading minds from across science, the arts, business, public life and academia.  

This year’s intake includes outstanding individuals whose contributions are shaping society in Scotland and beyond. 

Many congratulations to the following colleagues: 

 

Professor Richard Ball Professor of Mathematical Physics, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Sara Brown Grant Chair of Dermatology, Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow, Honorary Consultant Dermatologist, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Amy Buck Co-Head of Institute, University of Edinburgh

 

Professor Kim Graham Professor of Translational Cognitive Neuroscience, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Gbenga Ibikunle Professor of Finance and Director of the Edinburgh Centre for Financial Innovations, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Pleasantine Mill Professor of Cilia Biology, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Carole Morrison Personal Chair in Computational Chemistry; Head of Inorganic Chemistry, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Michael O’Boyle Personal Chair in Computer Science, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Rustam Salman Professor of Clinical Neurology; Honorary consultant neurologist; Clinical director (UKCRC Trial Network), University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Manu Shankar-Hari Personal Chair of Translational Critical Care Medicine, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Evelyn Telfer Professor of Reproductive Biology, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Philip Thornton Honorary Professor, School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh 

 

Professor Athanasios TsanasChair of Digital Health and Data Science, University of Edinburgh 

 

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