WASD has built a strong network of researchers, policy makers, educators, consultants and employers from all parts of the world to exchange knowledge and experience and discuss current developments and challenges. This directory include all people who either participated in any of our various events (conferences, seminars, workshops, debates, etc) and/or contributed to one of our publications (books and journals). If you are interested in joining the WASD network directory, please complete the application form. Please check your details in our directory after 48 hrs and if you can not find your name, please contact the directory coordinator at admin@wasd.org.uk.
Dorcas Gwata
Global Health Consultant
Dorcas Gwata is a Global Health Specialist working with young people and families affected by gang culture in London, a project that extrapolates research lessons from low income countries to high income countries, she has worked on the Zimbabwean Friendship Bench Project and she has extensive experience working in East Africa and Asia. …
Dr. Kerry Thomas
Consultant
Dr. Kerry Thomas is a Consultant from the University of Oxford, UK.
Geeta Sinha
Doctoral Researcher
I am a social development professional with twenty years of consultancy experience in different issues of poverty, livelihood, education, gender and development. My research experiences, expertise and interests are around sustainable development, green economics, mining and industrialisation, FDI, violence against women and indigenous development policies.…
Dr. Leila Cheikh
Lecturer
Dr. Leila Cheikh is a Lecturer at the University of Oxford. She is a Director of Field Studies (OMPHI) and Project Leader of (INTERGROWTH-21ST). Dr. Leila Cheikh is A key role that involved contributing to decision making, implementation and overall management of major research projects.…
Dr. Om Kurmi
Senior Scientist
Om Kurmi is a Senior Scientist in Respiratory Epidemiology at the Clinical Trial Service Unit and Epidemiological Studies Unit (CTSU), Nu eld Department of Population Health, University of Oxford. His main research interest is environmental epidemiology of chronic diseases, particularly cardiorespiratory health in low and middle-income countries.…
Dr. Susann Stritzke
Research Associate
Dr Susann Stritzke is a Research Associate in renewable energy at the Smith School of Enterprise and the Environment where she is focused on studying the impact of solar energy initiatives in Sub-Saharan Africa.…
Prof. Xiaolan Fu
Director
Xiaolan Fu is the Founding Director of the Technology and Management Centre for Development (TMCD), Professor of Technology and International Development and Fellow of Green Templeton College at the University of Oxford.…