Meet the Fellows
Find out more about the previous Ashok Kumar Fellows, what research they were undertaking at the time of being awarded the Fellowship, and view their POSTnotes (the policy briefing notes published and provided to MPs making decisions on UK science and engineering policy). The Fellows share their experience below.
Dylan Sherman
Learn more about Dylan Sherman's appointment as the 2023 Ashok Kumar Fellow.
Josh Fearns
Learn more about Josh's Fellowship and read his briefing note on data science skills in the UK workforce. Watch the recording of his webinar from 15 June 2023 where he talks about his experience as an Ashok Kumar Fellow and gives for future applicants.
Amber Keegan
Learn about Amber’s Fellowship and writing a report for MPs on cyber conflict. Watch the recording of her webinar from 13 May 2022 explaining her experience in Parliament.
Jennifer Spragg
Learn about Jennifer’s Fellowship and read her briefing note advising MPs on chemical weapons.
Erin Johnson
Learn about Erin’s Fellowship and read her briefing note on fire safety of construction products, which followed the Grenfell Tower fire in the UK.
Akshay Deshmukh
Learn more on Akshay’s Fellowship and read his briefing note on the key threats to nuclear security and the UK and international initiatives that seek to address them.