Editorial Team

Managing Editor

Simon Kerridge, University of Kent (United Kingdom) [honorary].  Simon was the Director of Research Services at Kent and is now founder and principal consultant at Kerridge Research Services.  He has a passion for the profession of research management and administration, leads the series of Research Administration as a Profession (RAAAP) projects, and was an editor on The Emerald Handbook of Research and Administration Around the World book.

Editorial Board

Craig Aaen-Stockdale, BI Norwegian Business School (Norway) is a senior advisor in the research administration at BI and specializes in bibliometrics, altmetrics, impact, scholarly publishing and research evaluation. His academic background is in the psychology and neuroscience of human sensory systems. He has a PhD in vision science from the University of Nottingham and has worked as a postdoctoral researcher and a consultant in the maritime and energy industry.

Silke Blohm, 4Sciences Group Ltd (United Kingdom). Silke works with universities, research funders and policy makers globally, supporting the whole research lifecycle and HE development. She has more than 25 years of experience in organisational & strategy development, creating governance & policy frameworks and research support structures. She has held senior management positions on three continents, most recently as Senior Advisor to the Pan-African University, Cameroon, Director of Research & Enterprise at SOAS, UK, and at KAUST, Saudi Arabia. She holds post graduate degrees in physics and international business and is a doctoral researcher at the International Centre for Higher Education Management, ICHEM, University of Bath.

Ian Carter, Carter Research Management (United Kingdom). Ian is an independent consultant in research and innovation management, with over 30 years’ experience in research management, across a range of topics and contexts. He serves as Managing Copyeditor for JoRMA.

Kieran Fenby-Hulse, Teesside University (United Kingdom). Kieran is an experienced lecturer, facilitator, and researcher with over 15 years experience in research, impact and evaluation, and leadership and organisation development. He is a Professor of Civic Imagination, Engagement, and Impact, and Associate Dean (Research and Innovation) & Research Director for the Institute for Collective Place Leadership. His research interest include civic and community engagement, imagination, and research impact.

Melinda Fischer, Clemson University (United States of America).  Melinda has been in the field of Research Administration since 2013 and has enjoyed a variety of roles.  She is currently the pre-award Manager of the Office of Research Services in the College of Education.  Melinda is the PI of the NCURA-funded RAPIdS project, Co-PI for RAAAP-3 project, and was the North American regional editor for The Emerald Handbook of Research and Administration Around the World.  

Lessing Labuschagne, University of South Africa (South Africa). Les Labuschagne is a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in higher education, specializing in research management, project management, business development, and leadership. He serves as a board member of the editorial board for the Journal of Research Management and Administration (JoRMA), a role he has held since joining the founding board in 2019. Les contributes his expertise to advance the field through insightful reviews and strategic guidance, demonstrating his commitment to the global research management community. In 2021, he obtained professional recognition as a Senior Research Management Professional (SRMP) from the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC), valid until 2026. Beyond his academic pursuits, Les has engaged in notable professional activities. He served on the Project Management South Africa (PMSA) Board from 2006 to 2015 and was invited back in 2021. Additionally, he currently serves as an International Academic Advisor for the PM World Journal. Throughout his career, Les has led multifaceted teams and driven innovative projects, showcasing a strong commitment to fostering collaborative partnerships and delivering impactful results. He is passionate about continuous learning and empowering individuals to reach their full potential.

Siyanda Manqele, University of Zululand (South Africa). Siyanda is currently a Manager - Research Ethics and Postgraduate Studies at the University of Zululand responsible for the institutional RECs in Animal Use (AREC) & Human subjects (HREC) and Higher Degrees Committee administration. He is also responsible for all postgraduate students’ research capacity development , supervision, environment & examination compliance processes. He has 13 years of experience in research management & administration in the institutions of Higher Education, having worked at the University of KwaZulu Natal (UKZN) dealing with research outputs/publications and Rhodes University (RU) focusing in research ethics management, coordination and administration for both HREC & AREC. He is the chairperson/founder of the Eastern Region "Community of Practice" (CoP), through SARIMA on research ethics management formally launched in July 2020. In 2023, Siyanda obtained professional recognition as a Research Management Professional (RMP) from the International Professional Recognition Council (IPRC) from 2023-2028.

Joanne Marsh, Coventry University (United Kingdom)

Maria Maunula, University of Turku (Finland). Maria is a Senior Research Funding Specialist with a focus on the Medical and Biomedical sectors at the University of Turku, Finland. She has a PhD in Political Science obtained in 2008. Her expertise is primarily in facilitating EU funding, especially ERC grants since 2012. As an engaged member of EARMA since 2017, she has played numerous pivotal roles, including her current position in the Professional Development and Recognition Committee (PDRC). Her previous contributions include serving as an elected board member and chairing the Annual Conference Programme Committee (ACPC) of EARMA. Maria is passionate about innovating and sharing best practices within the Research Management and Administration (RMA) community and supporting blue skies research.

Louise Maythorne, Bath Spa University (United Kingdom).  Louise is the Knowledge Exchange Manager at Bath Spa University, leading knowledge exchange with research across the institution.  Louise sits on a number of external research and KE organisations including the Knowledge Exchange Concordat Engagement Advisory Group and Guild HE Knowledge Exchange, Innovation and Place Network.  Louise obtained her PhD in Politics from the University of Edinburgh where she also completed her Postdoctoral Fellowship in Sociology, both funded by the ESRC.   Her most recent publications are KE in an Age of Pandemic: navigating inequality (2020) and Knowledge Exchange as Impact (2019).

Saiqa Anne Qureshi, The California State University, (United States of America). Saiqa Anne has over 15 years of experience in higher education research management across both the U.S. and Europe and is Adjunct Faculty on the Master’s Degree in Research Administration at Johns Hopkins University. She brings a wealth of knowledge in research administration, data-driven decision-making, and the impact of diversity on research management. She is extensively published in both academic and industry publications, and speaks internationally about research management, communication, recruitment and retention, and the impact of diversity on research administration. Dr. Qureshi is a renowned expert in the Responsible and Ethical Conduct of Research, and has held leadership roles in prestigious institutions, primarily in California, after returning to the United States after graduate school and an early career in higher education in the United Kingdom.

SettingsJosé M. R. C. A. Santos, Instituto Politécnico de Bragança (Portugal). José is a Research Manager and Assistant Researcher at the Bragança Polytechnic University. PhD (University of Leeds), Chem. Eng. (University of Coimbra, Portugal), post-graduations in Professional Project Management and in Environmental Technology. Has been working on R&D project management since 2005, in both the private and public sectors. External expert (project proposals evaluation) for the European Commission, among other national and international R&D funding bodies. Participated in over 20 international and national research and innovation projects (coordinator of 10). Co-founder and Chair of the post-award Project Management Task Group at EARMA. His research interests comprise R&D, innovation and project management; professionals working at the interface of science; and Circular BioEconomy

Kelechi Udoh, The Konterra Group (Nigeria). Kelechi is currently an Evaluation Manager, at the Konterra group where he leads the management of research and evaluation studies for UN agencies and international NGOs. With a background in global health and international development, he has over 13 years experience in research design, implementation, and management across Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America. He is passionate about research and research management in humanitarian and resource limited contexts.
 
Holly Zink, University of Kansas Medical Center (United States of America). Holly is the Director of Career Development & Training Programs at the Frontiers Clinical & Translational Science Institute and an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Holly’s mission is to develop a culture of collaborative investigation that eliminates traditional definitions and boundaries of research and promotes the joy of research. Holly holds a PhD in Business Strategy and Innovation from Capella University, a Master of Science in Research Administration from Central Michigan University, and a BA in English from the University of Central Missouri. Her research agenda is at the intersection of biomedical research (turns money into knowledge), innovation and strategy (turns knowledge into business), research administration (management of nonscientific aspects of research), and graduate education (building a future generation of physician-scientists).
 

Governing Body

While the journal is kindly hosted by Coventry University, we are independent from the university.  Various members of the editorial board are members of various nationals and international research management and administrations, however we are also independent of these.  Our governing body is the editorial board.