Dr Katie Blaney

EPSRC Deputy Director, Science

Dr Katie Blaney is the Deputy Director for Science in the Research Directorate at the Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council (EPSRC).

Katie is responsible for strategic leadership across our core advanced materials, mathematical sciences and physical sciences portfolios.

As an EPSRC senior leader, she has relationship management responsibilities with key strategic partnerships.

Katie joined EPSRC in 2008 and has held roles in teams across the organisation including:

  • information and communication technology
  • impact
  • engineering
  • mathematical sciences
  • research infrastructure

Last updated: 31 March 2025

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