Core Team

Professor David Payne
Core Team
David is the Director of Research Complex at Harwell, providing leadership with the aim of maximising the quality of scientific delivery and outcomes.

John Hand
Core Team
John works with the Director in the strategic and operational running of Research Complex.

Elizabeth Berger
Core Team
Elizabeth is responsible for maintaining the smooth running of Research Complex’s administration.

Seb Bertram
Core Team
Seb, together with Michael Hopkins, is responsible for the management of Research Complex IT securi

Lauren Cater
Core Team
Lauren manages technical support for the Life Science Laboratories.

Ryan Clark
Core Team
Ryan is responsible for the management of Research Complex building, facilities and utilities.

Dr Gemma Harris
Core Team
Gemma provides specialist support for our Biophysical Instrumentation capability.

Michael Hopkins
Core Team
Michael, together with Seb Bertram, is responsible for the management of Research Complex IT securi

Dr Michal Klosowski
Core Team
Michal provides specialist support for our Electron Microscopy capability (including CryoElectron Microscopy).

Dr Zuzanna Lalanne
Core Team
Zuzanna has oversight of all of the laboratory activities, managing lab organization, working with our Senior Technicians and new and existing users to develop strategies for meeting their needs.