Tim Wess

Professor Tim Wess was appointed as Executive Dean, Faculty of Science CSU in May 2013.

He was the Head of the School of Optometry and Vision Sciences, Pro Vice Chancellor for Estates and Chairman of the Wales Optometry Postgraduate Education Centre at Cardiff University. Professor Wess was also a member of the governing body at the University of Newport. He has held a number of scientific administrative roles at both national and international level, including visiting scientific advisory roles to both France and Slovenia. Professor Wess has previously been a member of the Science Board for STFC (Science & Technology Facilities Council) and was the Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee for IPANEMA, the ancient materials' European platform at SOLEIL Synchrotron, France.

Tim has vast experience in innovation and engagement, communicating science to the public, advising science and health policy, and has worked with a number of charities. He was trustee for Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB) Cymru and Vale for Africa.

Tim’s research interests are in the area of order and disorder in the structure of biological systems. He studies the interactions in biological materials through contemporary to archaeological contexts, this has been described as molecular history. His research group has been involved in the study of important historical collagen-based materials such as the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Domesday Book.