Ruqaiyah Patel

Ruqaiyah Patel

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Joint Head of Energy & Decarbonisation, EPSRC at UK Research and Innovation

  • Education

    • High School for Girls, Gloucester

      2003 - 2010
    • Cardiff University / Prifysgol Caerdydd

      2010 - 2014
      MChem Chemistry First Class Honors
  • Experience

    • Computer Repair Centre, Gloucester

      Sept 2007 - Sept 2010
      Part Time Sales Assistant
    • Computer Repair Centre, Gloucester

      Jul 2014 - Dec 2014
      Part Time Sales Assistant
    • EPSRC

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2018
      Portfolio Manager - Engineering

      Roles and responsibilities included:- Portfolio management of Complex Fluids & Rheology, Particle Technology, Process Systems: Components and Integration, and Water Engineering- Contact for Programme Grants in the Engineering theme, the Energy theme, and the Manufacturing the Future theme- EPSRC Contact for the NSF(ENG)-EPSRC Lead Agency Agreement- Programme Grant Scheme OwnerSuccessfully led and delivered:- Three two-day Engineering Regional Workshops- Phase 4 of the UK-India Civil Nuclear Collaboration between EPSRC and DAE- The continuation and expansion of the NSF(ENG)-EPSRC Lead Agency Agreement- Engineering for a Prosperous Nation call Show less

    • UK Research and Innovation

      Apr 2018 - now

      Interim Deputy Director for UKRI North America, based at the British Embassy in Washington, DC. UKRI North America works in the US and Canada to foster dialogue between funding agencies and build new collaborations.Responsibilities included:- Oversight over UK-US collaborative activities in AI, quantum, emerging technologies and arts and humanities.- Working closely with individual UKRI Councils to support and coordinate collaborations- Leading the team’s relationships with several US stakeholders, including the US Departments of Energy (DoE) and Defence (DoD)- Working closely with UKRI North America’s Head of Canada Partnerships to oversee the same thematic areas and activities with Canadian partners. Show less Roles and responsibilities included:- Portfolio management of three research areas: Complex Fluids and Rheology, Particle Technology, and Process Systems: Components and Integration- EPSRC Contact for the NSF(ENG)-EPSRC Lead Agency Agreement- Programme Grant Scheme OwnerSuccessfully led and delivered:- Three two-day Engineering Regional Workshops- Phase 4 of the UK-India Civil Nuclear Collaboration between EPSRC and DAE- The continuation and expansion of the NSF(ENG)-EPSRC Lead Agency Agreement- Engineering for a Prosperous Nation call Show less

      • Joint Head of Energy & Decarbonisation, EPSRC

        Jun 2024 - now
      • Deputy Director, UK Research and Innovation North America

        Oct 2023 - Jun 2024
      • Joint Head of Energy & Decarbonisation, EPSRC

        May 2021 - Nov 2023
      • Senior Manager, Maths and AI, EPSRC

        Aug 2018 - May 2021
      • Portfolio Manager, Engineering, EPSRC

        Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
    • The Foundation For Science and Technology

      Jan 2025 - now
      Foundation Future Leader - 2025 cohort
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Adult Mental Health First Aid

      Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) England
      Feb 2022
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ruqaiyah Patel
      Bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award The Duke of Edinburgh Jul 2007
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Charity Shop Volunteer

      Issued by Oxfam on Sept 2006
      OxfamAssociated with Ruqaiyah Patel