Steve Dorney
Postdoctoral Research Fellow
Engineering and the Environment
University of Southampton
United Kingdom
Biography
Dr Steve Dorney is Principal Public Engagement Fellow within Engineering and the Environment at the University of Southampton. Steve Dorney joined the Faculty of Engineering and the Environment in 2011 after 5 years at the Institute of Sound and Vibration Research developing science communication and public engagement activities in acoustics. He has worked previously in engineering, education and the third-sector. Current activity extends to impact enhancement, student employability and outreach, as well as core support for Public Engagement with Research (PER).
Research Interest
Alongside numerous projects with regional schools, colleges, community groups and science centres, Steve was responsible for the Southampton input to the EPSRC Sound Matters Stage Award. He has led on multiple National Science and Engineering Week activities, partnerships with Solent EBP, educational game development, and a range of arts/science projects with Hampshire Dance and other creative organisations.
