Lillian Ngo Usadi

Musician and researcher

Lillian Ngo Usadi graduated and commissioned from the United States Naval Academy with a BSc in electrical engineering. She then joined the Physical Acoustics Lab reading for an MSc in Engineering Science (by research) under the direction of Dr. Ronald Roy and Dr. James Kwan at the University of Oxford. In pursuit of understanding music on a deeper level, Lillian is currently researching acoustics, the study of sound, and acoustic cavitation, bubble formation in the presence of a sound field. Additionally, Lillian is working with Sir Jonathan Mills on 3-D printing ancient musical instruments in order to create an intercultural orchestra. Following her time at Oxford, Lillian will go on to the United States Navy as a submarine officer. Her long-term career goals include the pursuit of the advancement and exploration of music, science, and technology through her work in the submarine community and beyond. In her free time, Lillian enjoys playing violin in the Oxford University Orchestra and hiking with her friends.

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Joining as a Trustee is Mona Siddiqui, Professor of Islamic and Interreligious Studies and Assistant Principal for Religion and Society at the University of Edinburgh. She is known internationally as a public intellectual and is a regular commentator in the media.

Dan Mulhall will be joining the board as a Trustee. Dan is a retired Irish diplomat, academic and published author. He is the current Parnell Fellow at Magdalene College, University of Cambridge and is a consultant with the global law firm DLA Piper.

Also joining as a Trustee is Professor Gayle McPherson, Professor of Events and Cultural Policy and Director of the Centre for Culture, Sport and Events at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS). She is also a member of the European Cultural Parliament.

Joining us as a Trustee is Stephen Gethins, Professor of International Affairs at the University of St Andrews. Prior to that, Stephen was MP for North East Fife, the SNP International affairs spokesperson and was twice selected to sit on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

Joining in the role of Chair is Shonaig Macpherson CBE, an experienced Chair and non-executive director used to working at the most senior levels of government, private, public and third sectors.

If you're interested in attending Edinburgh International Culture Summit 2022 as media, interviews with contributors and ministers, or photo opportunities, please contact Susie Gray at susie@thecornershoppr.com or 07834 073795.

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