Mizan Khan

Professor Mizan Khan is a member of the External Advisory Board for Cambridge Global Challenges, an Interdisciplinary Research Centre (IRC) at the University of Cambridge focused on addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030, with a focus on the world's poorest populations. His affiliation is linked to the IRC's mission to enhance research impact in ODA-target countries through collaboration and innovation.

He is connected to the Maxwell Centre and Cavendish Laboratory locations as part of the IRC's administrative structure. His work involves strategic guidance on global challenges research, including initiatives like the 'Halfway to the SDGs Conference' and funding programs for interdisciplinary projects in developing countries. The IRC's activities under his advisory role include co-creating solutions with stakeholders, designing research frameworks, and facilitating implementation partnerships in regions such as sub-Saharan Africa and Southern Africa Development Community (SADC).

Key areas of engagement include technology for development, user-centered design methods, and addressing challenges in health, education, and infrastructure through collaborative workshops and seed-funding competitions.