Sona Alex serves as a Postdoctoral fellow within the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), focusing on advanced cryptographic research and security protocol development. Her research portfolio centers on: Structural vulnerabilities in encryption systems Matrix-based randomization techniques for data protection Algorithmic modifications to enhance cryptographic resilience Security evaluation of novel encryption frameworks Current work exemplifies her expertise through critical analysis of the v-MORE scheme, where she identifies theoretical weaknesses and implements practical countermeasures to strengthen encryption integrity. This research directly addresses evolving threats in secure communications infrastructure. While no student supervision or grant activities are documented in available materials, her presentation at DBSec 2025 demonstrates active engagement with the international cybersecurity research community. Laboratory affiliations and collaborative teams remain unspecified in current public records.
Stig Frode Mjølsnes serves as a Professor in the Department of Information Security and Communication Technology within the Faculty of Information Technology and Electrical Engineering at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). His research spans mobile network security, cryptographic protocols, and privacy engineering, with particular focus on vulnerabilities in LTE/4G systems and subscriber identification mechanisms. His office is located at Elektro B, B219, Gløshaugen, OS Bragstads plass 2, and he maintains active research collaborations internationally. Professor Mjølsnes' research interests center on mobile network security with emphasis on privacy exposure in cellular systems, cryptographic protocol design, and security education. His work has systematically exposed critical vulnerabilities in LTE paging mechanisms that enable IMSI catchers and subscriber tracking, while developing practical countermeasures through privacy-preserving identification protocols. He bridges theoretical cryptography with real-world implementation challenges, particularly in wireless communication systems where security flaws have immediate practical consequences. His research methodology combines formal protocol analysis with experimental network security testing. His publication record demonstrates consistent focus on mobile network privacy vulnerabilities, particularly in LTE systems, where his team has documented low-cost attack methodologies accessible even to non-programmers. The research trajectory shows evolution from foundational cryptographic work toward applied security testing frameworks that have influenced both academic understanding and practical security implementations in mobile networks. His contributions include developing educational tools for security experimentation and analyzing cryptographic weaknesses in voting systems. Professor Mjølsnes actively contributes to the academic community through conference organization, particularly the Norwegian ICT Conference for Research and Education (NISK), where he has served as program chair. His editorial work includes prefaces for major security conference proceedings published by Springer in the Lecture Notes in Computer Science series. He has also contributed to security standardization discussions through technical reports and government consultations. His teaching philosophy emphasizes hands-on security education, as evidenced by publications on security laboratory didactics and mobile network security experimentation frameworks. He has developed practical educational approaches for teaching information security through software laboratories and web security exercises, focusing on bridging theoretical knowledge with practical implementation skills.
Genda Chen, Ph.D., P.E., F.ASCE, F.SEI, F.ISHMII , is a Professor and the Robert W. Abbett Distinguished Chair in Civil Engineering at Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T) . He also serves as Director of the Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (CII) , Director of the INSPIRE University Transportation Center , and Associate Director of the Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) . Education: Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, State University of New York at Buffalo (1992) Postdoctoral training, State University of New York at Buffalo (1993) Research Interests: His research spans structural health monitoring (SHM) , interface mechanics and deterioration , adaptive passive dampers , multi-hazards assessment , forensic studies , seismic retrofit , soil-structure interaction , and bridge engineering . His work integrates interdisciplinary collaborations with electrical, mechanical, materials, and computer engineering to advance smart infrastructure systems. Scientific Awards: 2019 SHM Person of the Year 1998 NSF CAREER Award 2004 Academy of Civil Engineers Faculty Achievement Award Missouri S&T Faculty Research Awards (2009, 2011, 2013) Inducted into the Academy of Civil Engineers at Missouri S&T (2016) Honorary member of Chi Epsilon Research Leadership: Dr. Chen has authored or co-authored over 400 technical publications , including 168 journal papers, 5 book chapters, and 24 keynote/invited presentations. He holds three patents in structural sensing and corrosion protection technologies. He led the 9th International Conference on Structural Health Monitoring of Intelligent Infrastructure (SHMII-9) in 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. Labs & Centers: Director, Center for Intelligent Infrastructure (CII) Director, INSPIRE University Transportation Center Associate Director, Mid-America Transportation Center (MATC) Director, System and Process Assessment Research Laboratory (SPAR Lab)
Pascal Mérindol is an Associate Professor in Computer Science at the University of Strasbourg, affiliated with the ICube Lab (UMR CNRS 7357) and the Network Research Group. His academic career spans roles in routing, internet measurements, and network security. He obtained his HDR (Habilitation to Direct Research) in 2022 and leads the national ANR project NanoNet (2019-2022). He has served on the Editorial Board of Elsevier's Computer Communications Journal (2016-2020) and contributed to European projects like GN4 (2016-2018) and TRILOGY (2008-2011). Research interests include: Multipath and Loop-Free Routing: Developing algorithms for network reliability and fast rerouting in wired intra-domain networks. Internet Measurements: Tools like MERLIN and mrinfo for topology discovery, MPLS signatures, and fingerprinting. Energy-Efficient Wireless Networks: Distributed heuristics for MLST (Maximum Leaves Spanning Tree) to optimize battery usage. Fast IP Protection: Schemes for tunnel protection and restoration in IP networks. His work has been published in journals such as IEEE Transactions on Networking (TON), Computer Networks (COMNET), and conferences including INFOCOM and IMC. He mentors PhD students like François Clad and has contributed to teaching modules on networks, protocols, distributed systems, and performance evaluation at the University of Strasbourg.
Eglė Dagilytė is an Associate Professor in European Law and Society at Anglia Ruskin University's Faculty of Business and Law, School of Economics, Finance and Law. She serves as the Law REF Convenor at ARU and is a Fellow of the Centre of European Law at King's College London. As a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, she plays a significant role in the ARU Centre for Access to Justice and Inclusion (CAJI), where she has been instrumental in establishing the annual CAJI Prize for Access Justice Inclusion since 2021. Dr. Dagilytė holds a PhD in European Law from King's College London, a Masters in International and Comparative Law from Uppsala University, and a Bachelor in Law and Management from Mykolas Romeris University. She also earned a Graduate Certificate in Academic Practice from King's College London. Prior to joining ARU, she completed a traineeship at the Court of Justice of the European Union in Luxembourg and has served as a Country Expert on European Commission projects. Her research focuses on European Union constitutional and internal market law (including Brexit implications), EU citizenship and free movement of persons, social justice, migration, solidarity and the Rule of Law in Europe, human rights, equality and inclusion, and legal education innovation. She examines how digitization, assessment methods, professionalism, and employability intersect with contemporary legal education challenges. Her extensive publication record demonstrates consistent scholarly contributions across EU law, migration studies, and legal education. Her work shows a clear trajectory examining the practical implications of EU law on citizens' rights, particularly vulnerable populations like Roma migrants, and how legal education can better prepare future professionals. Her recent scholarship increasingly addresses post-Brexit realities and the intersection of migration, aging populations, and access to services. Named one of the Top 50 UK Higher Education social media influencers by Jisc (2015) Principal Investigator for UKRI/AHRC funded project 'Co-creating asset and place-based approaches to tackling refugee and migrant health exclusion' (2024-2027) Principal Investigator for SLSA Research Grant on 'Access to welfare benefits for EU/EEA Roma migrants in the UK' Consultant for European Commission (DG JUST) on migration-related matters As an educator, Dr. Dagilytė has supervised multiple doctoral students to completion and teaches across undergraduate, postgraduate, and professional legal education programs. She has led modules on EU Law, International Human Rights Law, Company Law, Research Methods, and Legal Professionalism. Her leadership extends to the CAJI initiative, where she has secured sponsorship from law firms like Hodge Jones & Allen for student recognition programs. Her research grants portfolio demonstrates strong external funding success across multiple disciplinary areas with practical societal impact.
Dr. Matluba Khodjaeva is an Associate Professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at John Jay College of Criminal Justice, City University of New York (CUNY). She is also a Graduate Faculty member in the Digital Forensics and Cyber Security program at John Jay and a Doctoral Faculty member in Computer Science at the CUNY Graduate Center. Her academic career is dedicated to advancing research in cryptography and training the next generation of cybersecurity professionals. Her educational background includes: Ph.D. in Computer Science / Cryptography from The Graduate Center, CUNY (2017) M.Phil. in Computer Science from The Graduate Center, CUNY (2017) M.S. in Computer Science from City College of New York, CUNY (2017) M.A. in Mathematics from Hunter College, CUNY (2011) B.A. in Mathematics from Hunter College, CUNY (2011) Dr. Khodjaeva's research focuses on cryptography, particularly secure outsourcing of computations to the cloud and the design of efficient cryptographic protocols for resource-constrained devices like RFID tags and embedded systems. Her work bridges theoretical security with practical applications, ensuring sensitive data protection in environments with limited computational power. She has made significant contributions to delegated computation, enabling secure and efficient offloading of cryptographic operations to cloud servers. Her recent publications (2018-2024) demonstrate a consistent focus on delegated computation, with an emphasis on pairing-based cryptography, RSA operations, and lattice-based schemes for post-quantum security. The research trends show increasing attention to practical implementations for IoT and cloud environments, with a strong emphasis on efficiency and security against malicious servers. Dr. Khodjaeva has received notable recognition for her scholarly work: Best Paper Award in Journal of Mobile Multimedia (2020) Second-Best Paper Award at the 4th Workshop on CPS&IoT Security and Privacy (2022) As an active researcher, Dr. Khodjaeva has secured multiple competitive grants to support her work. She has been the Principal Investigator (PI) for eight consecutive PSC-CUNY research grants from 2019 to 2026, totaling over $48,000, and served as Co-PI on a $299,993 NSF SaTC grant. Her grant portfolio reflects a sustained research program in secure delegated computation. In addition to her research, she is deeply committed to student mentorship through undergraduate and graduate courses, independent studies, and research projects in cryptography and cybersecurity. Although Dr. Khodjaeva does not lead a named research laboratory, she collaborates extensively with researchers including G. Di Crescenzo, D. Kahrobaei, and V. Shpilrain. Her research group consists of students and collaborators working on cutting-edge problems in cryptography, with opportunities for students to engage in funded projects and co-author publications.
Claudia Loreto Cerda Jimenez is a Full Professor at the Department of Forest Management and its Environment within the Faculty of Forestry Sciences and Nature Conservation at the University of Chile. She also serves as an Associate Professor at the Graduate School of the same faculty. Education: Doctor of Agricultural Sciences, University of Göttingen (2006) Master, University of Chile (2003) Forestry Engineer, University of Chile (2000) Her research focuses on ecosystem services , environmental economics , and interdisciplinary approaches to manage conflicts in ecosystem use. She has extensively studied public demand for nature conservation and payment schemes for ecosystem services, particularly in Chilean contexts like biosphere reserves and urban green spaces. Recent publications highlight her work on climate change adaptation , invasive species economics , and urban biodiversity . She has led projects funded by CONICYT and Chilean environmental institutions, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and guiding numerous students in Master's and Undergraduate programs . Teaching Roles: She instructs courses on socioeconomic valuation , forest restoration , and environmental law at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels across multiple faculties, including Forestry, Law, and Architecture.
Hugh Bigsby is Professor and Dean of the Faculty of Agribusiness and Commerce at Lincoln University in New Zealand, a position he has held since 2013. His academic leadership spans interdisciplinary research connecting economics with natural resource management, particularly in forestry contexts where he has built a distinguished career bridging economic analysis with practical field applications. Hugh Bigsby's educational foundation includes: PhD from The University of Melbourne, Melbourne, Australia Master of Arts from University of Alberta, Canada Bachelor of Arts from University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Canada As an empirical resource economist, Professor Bigsby specializes in forest-related economic issues with over 25 years of experience in Small-Scale and Community Resource Management, particularly in tropical developing countries. His research spans multiple interconnected domains including the economics of biosecurity and quarantine risk assessment (working to integrate economic criteria into biological decision-making processes), forest carbon markets within New Zealand's Emissions Trading Scheme, and sustainable resource management through certification systems. He has collaborated extensively with international organizations including FAO, ASEAN, and the International Plant Protection Convention, demonstrating his ability to translate academic research into practical policy applications. Professor Bigsby has supervised numerous postgraduate students across diverse topics in community forestry, agroforestry adoption, and sustainable resource management in countries including Nepal, Zambia, Guatemala, and Kenya. His teaching career includes developing and coordinating the BCom (Forestry) degree at Lincoln University from 1994-2006, and creating a postgraduate diploma in sustainable tropical forest management delivered in Sarawak, Malaysia. He has extensive experience in distance education formats, including blended and online delivery systems for forestry business programs in New Zealand and collaborative degree programs with Yunnan Agricultural University, reflecting his commitment to innovative educational approaches.
Dr. Joeri A. Zwerts is an Assistant Professor in Wildlife Ecology at Utrecht University's Faculty of Science, Department of Biology, Environmental Biology group since September 2023. He serves as Coordinator of Tropical Ecology, Land Use and Nature Management and teaches courses in Conservation Science & Impact and Tropical Ecology. His educational background includes an MSc from Wageningen University & Research (2011-2013) and a BSc from Utrecht University (2006-2010). His research focuses on managing multifunctional landscapes to balance natural resource production and nature conservation in the face of increasing global resource demands. He investigates the connections between land use, climate change, and biodiversity by quantifying the impacts of management strategies on wildlife conservation and habitat use. Zwerts' work encompasses developing advanced biomonitoring methods (particularly sound-based techniques), evaluating conservation impact effectiveness, studying landscape connectivity, and addressing human-wildlife conflict. His research primarily focuses on mammals as indicators of environmental management effectiveness, with special attention to tropical forest ecosystems. His publication record shows a strong focus on innovative monitoring technologies, particularly camera trapping and bioacoustics, with applications in tropical forest conservation. He has published in high-impact journals including Nature, Science, and Nature Communications, with recent work emphasizing AI-enabled monitoring systems, forest certification impacts, and tropical forest dynamics under climate change. Dr. Zwerts has established significant field research in Central Africa, particularly in Gabon, working with forestry companies and conservation organizations. He has coordinated large-scale studies involving camera traps across multiple logging concessions in the Congo Basin. Outside his university position, he serves as an Individual Member of the Environmental Chamber of the Forest Stewardship Council and as Technical Advisor for the Precious Forest Foundation. He also provides wildlife monitoring consultancy services through his independent enterprise.
Dr. Andrés Gerique is a Professor in the Department of Geography and Geosciences at Friedrich-Alexander University Erlangen-Nuremberg, where he conducts research on biodiversity conservation, climate change impacts, and sustainable resource management. His work spans multiple institutional contexts through collaborations with DFG Research Units, FLACSO Ecuador, and various international working groups including the German Society for Geography and the German Latin American Research Association. Dr. Gerique's research focuses on political ecology of conservation, particularly examining biosphere reserves governance, nature conservation conflicts, and indigenous knowledge systems. His regional expertise centers on Latin America, with extensive fieldwork in the Andean region, Western Amazon, Patagonia, and the Galapagos Islands, supplemented by research in Spain and Tanzania. His current Volkswagen Stiftung-funded project (2025-2029) investigates philanthropy and ecotourism in the Global South. Analysis of his recent publications reveals a strong emphasis on practical conservation challenges combined with theoretical contributions to human geography and political ecology. His work consistently addresses the complex interplay between human societies and environmental systems, particularly focusing on power dynamics in conservation, indigenous rights, and sustainable development pathways in vulnerable regions. Dr. Gerique has supervised over 50 theses across diverse topics including biodiversity conservation, climate change adaptation, tourism impacts, and land use conflicts. His supervision approach appears to emphasize critical thinking, field-based research, and engagement with real-world conservation challenges, particularly in Latin American contexts. His research program demonstrates significant funding success through DFG, DAAD, Volkswagen Stiftung, and other sources, supporting both individual scholarship and collaborative international research teams focused on pressing environmental challenges in the Global South.
Dean Valla Sorensen serves as an Adjunct Lecturer in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), teaching graduate power systems protection courses since 2011 while concurrently working as Principal Engineer in National Grid's Protection Policy and Support group. With 35+ years of industry experience spanning transmission, distribution, and generation systems, he specializes in power system protection, controls, and power quality challenges. His academic credentials include: B.S. Electrical Engineering with distinction (1984), Worcester Polytechnic Institute M.S. Power Systems Management (2002), Worcester Polytechnic Institute He maintains active IEEE membership and serves on the Power System Relay Committee (PSRC), holding Massachusetts Professional Engineer licensure. Sorensen's research addresses critical grid reliability issues through practical applications of protection systems. His work examines load encroachment phenomena in complex scenarios involving undersea cables and wind farms, nuisance tripping mechanisms in adjacent faulted lines, and voltage distortion from nonlinear loads. This focus bridges theoretical protection principles with real-world operational challenges in modern grids integrating renewable resources. His scholarly output demonstrates consistent industry relevance, with recent conference presentations analyzing actual grid events at Georgia Tech's Fault and Disturbance Analysis Conference (2019, 2017) and PSRC reports (2016). These works highlight evolving protection challenges in grids with increasing renewable penetration and complex topologies. As an adjunct faculty member, Sorensen provides graduate students with direct industry insights through case-based teaching. His National Grid role offers exposure to current protection policy development and real grid data analysis, though formal research advising or grant-funded projects aren't documented in available materials. This practitioner-academic duality creates unique learning opportunities focused on immediate industry applicability.
Professor Kylie Burns is a Professor and Deputy Head of School (Research) at Griffith Law School, Griffith University, and a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law. Her academic career builds on prior professional experience as a solicitor in insurance litigation with Feez Ruthning (now Allens Linklaters). Her educational background includes: Bachelor of Laws with Honours from the University of Queensland Doctor of Philosophy from Griffith University (2012) Bachelor of Arts from the University of Queensland Masters of Law from QUT, Australia Professor Burns' research focuses on personal injury law, accident compensation systems, the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), judicial reasoning and cognition, and judicial psychological stress. Her work bridges theoretical legal scholarship with practical applications in disability rights, aged care, and judicial well-being. She has made significant contributions to tort law through her co-authorship of the leading Australian torts textbook and numerous scholarly publications examining the intersection of law with social policy. Her recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on NDIS implementation, judicial psychological health, and tort law applications in disability contexts, addressing critical gaps in legal protection for vulnerable populations. Professor Burns has received significant recognition for her teaching excellence, including a National Citation from the Office for Learning and Teaching and being named the 2020-21 Griffith Vice Chancellor's Educational Leader of the Year. Her commitment to student engagement is evident through her active supervision of doctoral and masters students. Her current research is supported by multiple grants, including two ARC Discovery Projects on the NDIS and Judicial Well-Being, as well as funding from the Motor Accident Insurance Commission, RACQ, and other organizations. She maintains active professional affiliations as a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Law, Member of the Law Futures Centre, Member of Disability & Rehabilitation, and Member of The Hopkins Centre.
Professor Charles Sampford is a distinguished academic serving as Director of the Institute for Government Ethics and Law at Griffith Law School, Griffith University. With over three decades at Griffith University since becoming Foundation Dean of Law in March 1991, he has established himself as a leading scholar in legal ethics, governance, and integrity systems. His career spans academic leadership, practical legal experience as a Barrister at the Queensland Supreme Court since 2005, and significant contributions to international governance frameworks. Professor Sampford's educational background includes a Bachelor of Laws with First Class Honours and Supreme Court Prize from the University of Melbourne (1979), a DPhil from Oxford University (1986), and a Bachelor of Arts with Double First Class Honours in Politics and Philosophy from the University of Melbourne (1976). Before joining Griffith, he served as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Melbourne University and established the Centre for Philosophy and Public Issues in the Philosophy Department. Rule of Law: Extensive work dating back to 1988, including Retrospectivity and The Rule of Law (OUP, 2006) Integrity Systems: Pioneered the concept adopted by OECD ('ethics infrastructure') and Transparency International ('national integrity systems') Climate Change Governance: Argues for re-imagining 'the good life' in sustainable terms with institutional mechanisms Professional Ethics: Advised numerous professions on ethical frameworks including law, finance, and healthcare Legal Education: Developed the Griffith Curriculum hailed as a 'revolution in legal education' Professor Sampford's research output shows consistent high-impact publications across governance, ethics, and law. His most recent work focuses on social license to operate, integrity in renewable energy development, and national integrity systems. His publications demonstrate an interdisciplinary approach connecting legal theory with practical governance challenges across multiple sectors. Senior Fulbright Award to Harvard University (2000) Invitation to the Graeme Clarke Outcomes Forum at Parliament House Canberra (2008) Over 150 articles and chapters plus 32 books and edited collections Nearly twenty million dollars in research grants as Chief Investigator Leadership of the only ARC-funded center in law or governance in Australia Professor Sampford has supervised numerous PhD and Master's students throughout his career, with two current doctoral candidates working on energy transition ethics and construction integrity. His grant management expertise is exceptional among Australian legal academics, with 12 ARC Linkage grants, 7 ARC Discovery grants, 1 ARC Centre, 1 ARC Network, and 2 Special Research Initiatives as First Chief Investigator. His international collaborations include work with the UN University, World Bank, and governments across Asia-Pacific, Africa, and Europe. The Institute for Government Ethics and Law, which Professor Sampford directs, represents the evolution of his pioneering work on integrity systems. Originating as the ARC Key Centre for Ethics, Law, Justice and Governance in 1998, it now serves as a hub for developing practical integrity frameworks applied across multiple sectors and countries, including recent work enhancing the Kenyan National Integrity System through an Australian Government-funded program.
Najat El Mekkaoui de Freitas is an Associate Professor at Paris Dauphine University, affiliated with the LEDa research laboratory (Laboratoire d'Economie de Dauphine) and the DIAL research team. She holds research fellowships at the Economic Research Forum (ERF) and NETSPAR, and collaborates with the United Nations (ESCWA) and Morocco's National Council of Human Rights to advance older persons' rights. She coordinates an annual International Conference on Pension, Insurance and Savings. Her research centers on economics of aging, demographic changes, and social security in the MENA region. Key investigations include health shock impacts on wealth decline in old age, pension information effects on savings behavior, and household savings determinants in Morocco. She employs microeconometric methods to analyze policy implications for social protection systems, with strong emphasis on gender dimensions and intergenerational equity. Publication trends reveal sustained focus on aging and pension systems across Africa and MENA. Recent work addresses social pension reforms for healthy aging in Africa, longevity-linked annuities valuation, and career interruption impacts on pension rights. Her research bridges academic rigor with policy relevance through UN collaborations and annual conference leadership. No scientific awards are documented in the source material. While actively engaged in policy networks, specific advisees or grant details remain unreported. Embedded in LEDa research laboratory, she collaborates with ERF and NETSPAR networks. Her annual conference serves as a critical platform for academic-policy dialogue on pension systems, insurance mechanisms, and savings behavior in developing economies.
Emmanouil Tyllianakis serves as Senior Lecturer in Economics for Sustainable Development at De Montfort University's School of Engineering and Sustainable Development within the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Media. His research bridges environmental science and economics to analyze socio-economic impacts of land/water management decisions across global contexts including the UK, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. His academic credentials include: Ph.D. in Environmental Economics MSc in Economics (Environmental Pathway) BA (Hons) in Economics Tyllianakis pursues two core research trajectories: (1) examining bidirectional relationships between human behavior and water ecosystems, and (2) quantifying economic implications of climate change and resource over-exploitation linked to societal perceptions. Current projects involve leading WP6 of the UKRI-funded CEPREC project on renewable energy preferences in sub-Saharan Africa, analyzing policy interventions for water conservation, and assessing plastic waste risks in SMEs. His methodological expertise spans non-market valuation, welfare economics, and risk perception analysis. His publication record reveals strong thematic coherence in environmental resource economics, with dominant focus areas including water management (35% of recent work), agricultural policy (25%), marine conservation (20%), and plastic pollution economics (15%). Geographically, 40% of studies address European contexts while 30% focus on Global South regions, demonstrating commitment to globally relevant sustainability research. He currently supervises: Rahul Srivastava (PhD): Modeling resident behavior for clean energy interventions in sub-Saharan African communities Tyllianakis secured major funding as Co-Investigator and WP6 lead for the £3.6 million UKRI Ayrton Challenge Programme project "Circular Microgrids: Circular Economy Pathways for Renewable Microgrids in Africa" (CEPREC, 2025-2027), allocating £1 million to DMU. This builds on prior Horizon 2020 experience with CONSOLE and DRYvER projects at the University of Leeds. He contributes to the Institute of Energy and Sustainable Development (IESD), participating in interdisciplinary teams addressing global sustainability challenges through integrated economic-environmental research approaches.
