meet the team
TRUSTEES
Chris Allton
Chris grew up and was educated in Australia and then embarked on a career which has seen him living in four of the Rugby Six Nations. In his day job he lectures Physics and researches fundamental particles such as quarks which make up protons and neutrons, and hence 99% of the known universe. Away from work, he enjoys running, cycling and generally being outdoors in and around the beautiful Swansea and Gower beaches.
SARAH ROBERTS
Sarah is a senior lecturer in the Physics Department in Swansea University. Born in North Wales, Sarah moved to South Wales to study, and has stayed here ever since. Sarah is passionate about science communication and outreach and loves sharing the wonders of science with the public and young people. Outside of work, Sarah enjoys running, singing and going on adventures with her two energetic children!
Tanya foxall
Tanya is a Business Manager at Hyppo Hydrogen Solutions, a company focused on decarbonising transport and energy sectors by providing sustainable hydrogen-powered solutions. As Oriel Science's first employee and formally its Operations Manager, she wanted to continue supporting its mission of bringing scientific research to the community and is now a Trustee at Oriel Science. When not busy with her family, she's a netball coach to children at a local netball club, and enjoys walks with her dog in the beautiful Gower Peninsula.
MARTIN STRINGER
Professor Martin Stringer was born in Tanzania and researches the place of religion in the UK. He was a Pro-Vice Chancellor at Swansea University for seven years between 2014 and 2022 and has been closely involved with Oriel Science since its foundation. Martin currently works as a consultant to Higher Education.
our team
Sandra Morgan
Learning Manager
Born and brought up in Neath, Sandra is a qualified teacher with experience in managing science departments in comprehensive schools in both England and Wales. For a number of years, she worked closely with Swansea University’s outreach teams bringing school parties to our Singleton and Bay campuses before joining the Oriel team in 2019. Her main hobbies are outdoors, including camping, walking and gardening. She volunteers with a local history group promoting local heritage and helping to maintain the grounds of a listed monument.
luke clement
Project Manager
Born in Swansea, Luke began his career teaching Physics at a local Welsh-language school before moving into digital skills outreach with his work at the Technocamps pan-Wales STEM project. In more recent years his work has involved overseeing the day-to-day running of the Technocamps operation to deliver on many externally funded projects. Outside of work Luke is a keen musician, and a staunch supporter of promoting the Welsh language, releasing bilingual music of his own as well as with his band. When not playing music he can usually be found exploring a new Welsh mountain, waterfall or beach.
Daphne Ioanna Giannoulatou
Creative & MARKETING Manager
Daphne is a Creative Science Communicator and researcher. She always loved science but studied art. In 2006 she started working as a performative installation artist and in 2020 she completed her PhD thesis linking Art and Science for education and engagement—finally uniting her two passions. Originally from Greece, she enjoys working in interdisciplinary teams, discussing and developing impactful science communication projects. Most of all, she loves spending time with her family and friends, playing under the sun and the starry sky.
Bjørnar Sandnes
science adviser
Bjørnar leads the Complex Flow Lab in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Swansea University. Fascinated by the strange and beautiful ways materials flow, Bjørnar studies natural pattern-forming processes and the behaviour of granular materials. Outside the lab, Bjørnar enjoys landscape photography and playing music.
Harri MacQuire
Lead Workshop Facilitator
Harri has a background in visitor engagement and informal education gained from working for Amgueddfa Cymru as well as some more odd roles such as working for a Youth Circus. Always community minded and passionate about doing work they think will make a difference they joined the Visitor Engagement Facilitators in 2024, now they are eager to expand their contributions to Oriel Science with their new role. Outside of work they enjoy; hiking, drawing and a variety of nerdy hobbies including playing video games, which they swear is important to being able to engage with young people.
Visitor Experience Facilitators
Our wonderful team of Visitor Experience Facilitators—mostly enthusiastic Swansea University students, alongside community members—share a strong passion for STEAMM. Working at the Oriel Science venue, they are dedicated to creating memorable experiences for every visitor by inspiring curiosity. They are always happy to answer questions and engage visitors in the wonders of STEAMM, showcased through our exhibitions and workshops.