Raida Al Kassas
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences
Member of Board of Governors
Dhiya Al-Jumeily is a professor of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and has been teaching at LJMU for more than 26 years. He was awarded an OBE in The Queen’s New Year Honours list of December 2020 for his service to scientific research.
Department of Civil Engineering
Department of Computer Science
Andy Cooke has a distinguished policing career spanning more than 30 years, eventually seeing him taking on the highest role within Merseyside Police as Chief Constable. In 2023, he became a Bicentenary year honorary fellow in recognition of his outstanding achievements and the positive impact of his leadership in policing, both locally and nationally.
Read the oration for Robert Hough CBE DL on the Award of their Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University.
Jamie Christon is the Chief Executive of Chester Zoo and was chosen as one of 10 new honorary fellows during LJMU’s Bicentenary year. The honour reflects his work driving forward conservation at the zoo, preventing extinction in a changing world, and working collaboratively with organisations, partners, and visitors.
Read the oration for Senator Datuk Seri Syed Ali Al-Habshee on the award of his Honorary Fellowship from Liverpool John Moores University presented by Professor Peter Byers.
Professor Ian Tracey is one of Britain's best known and respected musicians. He is a Professor, Fellow, and organist at LJMU and has been the organist at Liverpool Cathedral since 1980. He plays the music for our graduation ceremonies and has done so for 51 years.