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Robert Felstead

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Deputy Director - Engineering and Health at EPSRC
📍 London, England, United Kingdom

Dr. Robert Felstead is the Deputy Director for Engineering and Health at EPSRC, a role he assumed after joining their Strategic Leadership Board in 2021. With a background from Imperial College London, he oversees healthcare technology and manufacturing themes. His career includes leading the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) Challenge Leader Network at UKRI.

His previous leadership of the Global Challenges Research Fund (GCRF) highlights his work on international research collaboration and impact.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Deputy Director - Engineering and Health
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
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Healthcare Technology
He is responsible for EPSRC's healthcare technology theme and its priority of transforming health, showing interest in tech for independent living.
Advanced Manufacturing
Oversees the manufacturing theme and promotes new hubs to boost key UK industries like aerospace, automotive, steel, and clean energy.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
Deputy Director - Engineering and Health
EPSRC
10-2021 - 1-2025
Deputy Director - Cross-Council Programmes
EPSRC
4-2021 - 10-2021
Deputy Director - GCRF Challenges
UK Research and Innovation
9-2018 - 4-2021
Head of GCRF Challenges
UK Research and Innovation
5-2016 - 9-2018
Senior Policy Manager - Global Challenges Research Fund
Research Councils UK RCUK
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Dr Robert Felstead. Featured in UKRI (UK Research and Innovation)
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Education
2002 - 2007
MSci
Imperial College London
1995 - 2002
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St. Edwards Comprehensive, Romford
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