Sadiq Jaffer

Dr. Sadiq Jaffer is a Bernstein Planetary Computing Fellow and Senior Research Associate at the University of Cambridge's Department of Computer Science and Technology, where he focuses on applying AI/ML to environmental challenges. He leads technology initiatives for the Cambridge Centre for Carbon Credits, developing methodologies for nature-based carbon projects. His research spans planetary computing, conservation AI, and programming language innovation (e.g., OCaml runtime development).

Education:

• MEng in Computer Systems Engineering (University of Warwick)
• PhD in Autonomous Mobile Robotics (University of Warwick)

Research Interests:

• AI-driven conservation strategies
• Climate change mitigation via digital tools
• OCaml compiler and runtime optimization
• Privacy-preserving carbon accounting systems

Professional Roles:

• OCaml Core Developer (Garbage Collector maintenance)
• Former CEO of Opsian (Java performance monitoring)

Key Projects:

• Multicore OCaml integration into the upstream compiler
• PACT methodology for tropical forest carbon accreditation
• LLM-driven evidence synthesis for conservation science