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Professor Hafiz Alaka is an academic leader and researcher at the University of Hertfordshire, serving as Associate Dean and Director of the Big Data Technologies and Innovation Lab. He leads the 'Prediction of Climate and its Impacts (PCI)' group within the Centre for Climate Change Research (C3R). His expertise lies in applying contemporary technologies like AI, big data, and machine learning to construction, infrastructure, energy, and sustainability challenges.
Research interests include offsite construction adoption, pollution prediction using IoT and big data, building energy optimization, and circular economy practices. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary collaboration with industry partners such as Balfour Beatty and Reusefully Ltd, and international collaborations in Malaysia, Nigeria, and Indonesia. He has secured over £10M in research funding and oversees strategic research initiatives at Hertfordshire Business School.
Recent publications focus on AI-driven solutions for construction challenges, energy efficiency modeling, and environmental monitoring. Notable projects include developing prediction models for cement quality and mitigating digital transformation risks in Malaysia. He actively contributes to academic governance as an Innovate UK assessor and editorial board member of international journals.
His leadership spans research policy development, grant administration, and fostering innovation ecosystems. He mentors PhD students and early-career researchers, emphasizing inclusive, dynamic environments for academic growth.
