World-Class Faculty & Visiting Scholars

Dr Claire Keene is a public health clinician with a Masters in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford. She managed an HIV and tuberculosis project for Médecins Sans Frontières in Khayelitsha, South Africa, leading the project’s COVID response in 2020.

Dr Ameer Janabi is a researcher at the University of Cambridge and an entrepreneur in electric mobility and power electronics. He founded Hardcore Power Electronics in the United States, now partnered with FEV North America, and Cambridge Integration in the United Kingdom, which is developing integrated approaches to power electronics.

Dr Anisa Butt is a lecturer in Economics at King’s College London, with a PhD in Economics. Anisa’s research focuses on economic inequalities, with a focus on gender and ethnic income inequality.

Dr Araya is a medical professional with an MSc in International Health and Tropical Medicine from the University of Oxford. Her exciting career in medicine has taken her to environments as diverse as the Sudan-Ethiopia border and Thailand, and she has even presented a policy brief to the UK Parliament on diagnostic surveillance for infectious diseases.

With over half a decade of experience in teaching and clinical medicine, Sintieh holds a Doctor of Medicine Degree (MD) with honours and is pursuing an MSc in Applied Digital Health at the University of Oxford. Sintieh has practised medicine for half a decade in diverse settings in Cameroon and has gained experience in several domains of clinical medicine and the implementation of digital health technologies.

Yusuf is an Associate in the Corporate Practice, working from London while supporting the New York team.

He holds an MSc in Law & Finance from the University of Oxford, giving him a strong interdisciplinary grounding in both legal and financial aspects of complex corporate transactions.

Graduating with Cum Laude in Medicine, Nisrina completed an MSc by Research in Musculoskeletal Sciences at Oxford University focusing on partial knee joint replacements.

Tamoghna Das is a passionate data scientist who holds an MSc in Biochemical Engineering from University College London, and a degree in Data Science. He is an educator, designer and engineer, and specialises in AI and Biotech. As a researcher and subject matter expert, he shares his skills in execution and client management to help students grasp planning and development of engineering projects.

Brian is a Fellow of the Royal Society and Professor of Particle Physics at The University of Manchester and is an incredibly popular TV and radio presenter on shows such as BBC2’s Solar System.

Famed for making the exploration of the universe engaging and accessible, Professor Brian Cox inspired our students with his experience, and also ignited the curiosity young people need to drive change.

Pioneer, role model, science communicator and world-class inspirational speaker, Helen became the first British Astronaut in May 1991, aged 27, when she spent 8 days orbiting the Earth. Chosen out of 13,000 people, Helen underwent rigorous training and preparation for her orbit, and now inspires others with her story.

As vice chairman of marketing powerhouse Ogilvy UK, Rory pioneers behavioural science and creativity over data. Rory introduces you to his idea of psycho-logic – his insight into how our brains work emotionally not rationally. And why creative, even weird ideas, often lead to the best results.

As he famously said “A flower is just a weed with an advertising budget.”

He co-founded and built the brand LOVEFiLM, eventually to become Amazon Prime, prior to joining Amazon as the worldwide creative lead. The first person to be made Chief Creative Officer of the company, he has received many accolades in recognition for his achievements, including an Emmy nomination in recognition of his innovative Alexa Super Bowl campaign, and acknowledgement from the Vatican for his Christmas 2016 Amazon Commercial.

David Olusoga is a British-Nigerian historian, broadcaster, and filmmaker who has made TV series including Empire and the BAFTA winning show Britain’s Forgotten Slave Owners. His award -winning book Black & British: A Forgotten History was also made into a major BBC TV series.

Baroness Shami Chakrabarti is a lawyer and a member of the British House of Lords who served as director of the human rights group Liberty, campaigning against “excessive” anti-terror legislation. A frequent public speaker, she has been described as “the most effective public affairs lobbyist of the past 20 years”.

Kriti Sharma is an Artificial Intelligence expert and a leading global voice on ethical technology, currently leading chatbot projects for various social causes, from productivity to inequality. Kriti was named one of Forbes 30 Under 30 for advancements in AI, and was also invited as a Civic Leader to the Obama Foundation Summit for her work in ethical technology.

Marcus du Sautoy is one of the UK’s leading scientists and the Charles Simonyi Professor for the Public Understanding of Science at the University of Oxford. He has written many books on mathematics, AI and science. His fascinating speaking topics include The Secret of the Winning Streak: The Story of Maths and Why Beckham Chose the 23 Shirt.

João Matos is a DPhil student at the University of Oxford researching ethical clinical AI for fairness and transparency. He holds BSc/MSc degrees in Biomedical Engineering from Porto and has worked at MIT, Harvard, and Duke. He also teaches AI at AnyoneAI and co-presides the St Catherine College, Oxford MCR.

Angela Hobbs is an Innovation Strategist and Professional Coach, working in two distinct ways, supporting sustainable innovation growth and partnering with entrepreneurs to develop leadership skills, build highly effective teams and cohesive organisations that embrace diversity in every aspect. Through coaching, she helps founders navigate complexity, make strategic decisions and cultivate strong, inclusive company cultures that drive long-term success.

Dr. Carolina Redolfi is a senior lecturer and researcher with over 15 years of international experience in higher education. A learner-centred educational leader, she has designed and delivered more than 25 undergraduate and postgraduate modules across universities worldwide. Dr. Redolfi is deeply committed to academic excellence, inclusion, and student empowerment—equipping future marketing professionals to thrive in a fast-changing global landscape.

Dr Grace Borchert is an Australian doctor and current DPhil candidate at the University of Oxford. She holds a Doctor of Medicine, Bachelor of Medical Science, Bachelor of Biomedical Science (First Class) with the University Medal from Griffith University, and a Masters of Medicine (Ophthalmic Science) from the University of Sydney, Australia. Grace has completed the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) Science Communication training fellowship and is now serving on the ARVO Members in Training committee.

Senior Postdoctoral Researcher in AI and Machine Learning at the University of Oxford, with prior roles at INET Oxford, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, University of South Florida, and Brunel University London. Expert in AI, modeling and simulation, digital twins, and geospatial analytics, building large-scale computational systems for real-world impact across public health, climate, urban planning, and complex multidisciplinary domains.

Dr. Emine Gökce Phillips is an entrepreneur and technologist with 18+ years of international experience across the UK, Switzerland, Turkey, and the UAE. Holding a PhD in Software Engineering, she is Co-Founder and CEO of CryptoIndexSeries, leading AI-driven analytics and portfolio solutions for digital assets. She has built scalable data systems, secured international investment, and participated in Tenity and Berkeley Blockchain Xcelerator.

Dr James Thomas is a physician, medical educator, and researcher at the University of Oxford, leading immersive learning, simulation, and VR training at the Oxford Simulation, Teaching, and Research Centre. He holds an MSc in Clinical Education and a PhD, is a Fellow of the UK HEA, and researches generative AI in education. He has international teaching experience, multiple awards, and extensive publications.

Dr Adham Khalek is a Consultant in Emergency Medicine at Oxford University Hospitals, with over 20 years of experience as a doctor and more than a decade of leadership in clinical practice, education, and digital innovation. As part of the senior emergency team in Oxford he has supervised and mentored medical students and doctors at all stages of training. He has a particular interest in using technology to enhance clinical learning and improve patient care. With experience in both the NHS and Royal Navy, Dr Khalek brings a dynamic, real-world perspective to emergency medicine and medical education.