Centre for Sustainable Innovation

Affiliate Zone

Welcome to the Affiliate Zone, where academic excellence meets real-world impact!

Aspiring to bridge the gap between academia and industry, our Affiliate Zone is a dynamic space designed for visionary academic partners seeking to elevate their professional journey.

Join us to unlock a myriad of opportunities for your Continuous Professional Development (CPD). Gain invaluable insights from industry experts, and immerse yourself in practical, real-world experiences.

This dedicated community not only offers a stage for showcasing your academic papers, research, and work with your peer but also connects you with an engaged business audience eager to explore and collaborate. Embrace a collaborative space where knowledge meets application and let your academic prowess shine in a vibrant community committed to fostering meaningful connections between academia and the business world.

Check out our affiliate member workshops and events here

Workshops and more

Meet our current affiliate members

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Thomas O'Shea
Complex Systems Modelling Expert
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Dr Stephen Kelly
Supply Chains, Procurement & Project Management Specialist
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Dr Adnan Bayyat
Adnan is a British-Jordanian designer, educator, and academic.
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Dr Ashraful Alam
Dr. Ashraful Alam is a lecturer in Accounting & programme leader for MSc Finance at the University of Salford.
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Dr Viktoriia Myroniuk (MRAeS, FHEA) 
Senior Lecturer in Aviation Programme Leader in MSc Sustainable Air Transport Operations and Planning International Lead Engineering
Roozbeh Naemi
Roozbeh is a Professor in Rehabilitation and Assistive Technology at the University of Salford.
Dr Alejandra Diaz De Rienzo
With over a decade of practical experience in microbial technology, biochemistry, biotechnology, and environmental engineering, Dr Alejandra's research focus spans a broad, cross-disciplinary spectrum.
Tarek Gaber
Tarek Gaber is a Senior Lecturer and Programme Leader for the MSc in Cyber Security at the School of Science, Engineering & Environment, University of Salford.
Dr Kate Han
Her doctoral research focused on the application of hyper heuristics and reinforcement learning for solving timetabling issues.
Andrew Morris
Andrew Morris is a Health, Safety, and Environmental Consultant, Apps Advisor, and QSHE Auditor with a keen interest in innovation in sustainability.
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Dr Sam Li
Lecturer in Enterprise and Innovation at Salford Business School
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Mus'haf Khan
Mus’haf Khan, a seasoned researcher and management consultant with over 15 years of experience dedicated to driving positive change.
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Aaron Robertson
Aaron is a lecturer in Supply Chains, Logistics and Project Management at Salford Business School
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Professor Mandy Parkinson
Chair of Business Innovation
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Dr. Muktar Bello
Certified Cybersecurity Expert

Become an affiliate member of the CSI and chart your course towards impactful collaboration and professional growth.

Get in touch with us if you’d like to become a member by emailing us with your answers to the following questions:

  • Name
  • Job title
  • School
  • Area of interest – Sustainability / Digital Transformation / Change Management
  • Do you have a 3-year research Plan – Yes / No / In progress.
  • Are you involved in a Trade Association / Membership or Policy groups? Yes / No / Comment on which ones
  • Have you identified any funding you would like support on?
  • Do you have an idea for a project – Brief overview section?
Get in touch with us

Meet our Research Associates (RAs) at the CSI!

See what we are working on and who is involved across our projects and programmes.

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Anisa Gumel
Research Assistant - Centre for Digital Innovation.
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Suhana Ceethinte Pallikkal
Saomai Vu Khan