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Faculty Profiles

Innovate Summer Academy lecturers are all highly acclaimed academics from world-famous universities such as Cambridge, King’s College, and University of Edinburgh. Read about our incredible faculty members.

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Faculty members at Innovate Summer Academy

At the heart of the Innovate Summer Academy’s success is its team of distinguished faculty members. Our faculty are more than just educators, they are experts in their fields, experienced professionals, and passionate mentors dedicated to guiding students through a transformative learning experience. 

Each member of our teaching team embodies the Academy’s mission to provide students with specialised academic knowledge, hands-on skills, and industry-focused learning. Our faculty inspire students to push boundaries, think critically, and engage deeply with real-world issues, ensuring they leave the program with the confidence and competencies needed for future academic and professional pursuits. 

Faculty of Medicine, Health, and Biomedical Science

Dr. Katty Wadda

University of Cambridge & St George’s University of London

Dr. Wadda’s research focuses on immunology, molecular biology, and translational medicine. She has conducted significant work on malaria immunology, host-parasite interactions, and immune cell phenotyping in disease, with applications in chronic inflammatory diseases.  

Dr. Nadine Randel

University of Cambridge

Dr. Randel’s research interests are focused on brain function, advanced microscopical techniques, and brain activity. Dr. Randel has published her research in renowned journals, such as ‘Science, Nature Methods’, and ‘eLife.’

Christiane Cladrowa

University of Edinburgh

Christiane’s research has focused on areas such as molecular and cell biology and she is currently an Associate Fellow at Zhejiang University in China, teaching both theoretical and practical aspects of virology and infection biology to undergraduate students.

Narmeen Qumsieh

King’s College London

With eight years of clinical nursing experience and five years in nursing education, Narmeen brings a wealth of expertise in fundamental nursing practice, clinical education, and simulation-based learning. She has served as a Lecturer in the Faculty of Nursing and Health Sciences at Bethlehem University. 

Faculty of Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence

Dr. Anita Karsa

University of Cambridge

With a focus on computational methods in medical imaging, Dr. Karsa’s research has contributed to advancements in software that assist in medical diagnosis and support basic research. Her work has been published in leading journals, including Magnetic Resonance in Medicine and IEEE Transactions on Medical Imaging. 

Dr. Sanaa Hamid Mohamed

Kings College London

Dr. Mohamed is a Research Associate in the Department of Engineering, at King’s College London. Her research focuses on advancing the energy efficiency of future computing systems and communication networks, optimising data analytics and AI applications. 

Faculty of Law and Global Justice

Helen Tung

Barrister & Senior Legal Lecturer

Helen is a barrister, senior counsel, and teaching fellow with over 18 years of strategic legal experience spanning commercial contracts, intellectual property, maritime and shipping law, space law, ESG, construction, employment, and regulatory matters. 

Faculty of Engineering and Science

Dr. Faiza Habib

University College London

Dr. Habib’s research specialisation includes materials chemistry, crystallography, and structure determination using advanced techniques such as the Crystalline Sponge Method (CSM). Her work in this field has contributed to the development of novel hydrophilic crystalline sponges for pharmaceutical applications, published in leading journals such as CrystEngComm.  

Javier Sánchez Fernández

Imperial College London

avier is a researcher at Imperial College London, funded by the Natural Environment Research Council. His research focuses on advancing geotechnical integrity testing methods and optimising ground energy sourcing using machine learning algorithms.   

Dr. Yaser Tahmasebi Birgani

Imperial College London

Dr. Birgani has dedicated his 18-year career to advancing research and education in civil and environmental engineering. His expertise spans sustainable and resilient environmental management, watershed management, and environmental modelling using machine learning and artificial intelligence. 

Dr Shamas Tabraiz

Imperial College London

Dr. Tabraiz is an esteemed academic and researcher with extensive expertise in environmental engineering, hydrology, and sustainability. Currently, he serves as a Research Associate at Imperial College London, where he is engaged in pioneering studies on sustainable water management and climate resilience.   

Faculty of Business, Finance and Enterprise

Professor Anna Chechel

University of Cambridge

Professor Chechel has over 20 years of professional experience and a leading expert in public policy, strategic leadership, and decision-making. She currently serves as a Visiting Academic at Cambridge Judge Business School, University of Cambridge.

Dr. Pengzhan Qian

Royal Holloway, University of London

Dr. Qian’s background includes extensive industry experience in the pharmaceutical and green energy sectors. His work has been presented at major conferences such as the IAAE, RES, and EEA-ESEM, and he has served as a reviewer for Economic Modelling and the Eurasian Business Review. 

Dr. Natassia Nascimento

Kings College London & Bath Spa University London

Dr. Nascimento’s research focuses on taxation, income inequality, economic policy, and climate change, particularly in emerging economies. She has been affiliated with University College London, the World Bank Group, the International Labour Organisation (ILO), and the Progressive Economic Forum.