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Diverse CDT Doctoral Researchers

Please take time to meet our talented PhD student researchers and learn about the diverse range of talent they bring to the programme. 

Meet our first cohort, who joined in October 2025

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Sabah Azhar

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Psychology, Mental Health, Data-led Social Change, Accessibility
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Blazej Jan Barski

PhD student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Geography, GIS, Spatial Data Visualization, Quantitative Analysis, Technological Innovation, Policy
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Fiona Chung

PhD student at Diverse CDT, based at the University of Warwick

Data Physicalisation, Lived Experience, Collaborative Design, Visual Storytelling, Inclusion and Advocacy
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Katie Grieve

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Mathematics, Information Theory, Uncertainty, Data feminism
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Gursaiv Kaur

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Psychology, AI, Technology, Statistical Analysis, Data Storytelling, Programming
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Ana Marques

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Design Thinking, Digital Accessibility, Data Storytelling, Data Humanism, Creative Health
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Isaac Ojo

PhD Student at Diverse-CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Visual Storytelling, Conveying Uncertainty, Migration, Wellbeing, Photography, Economics
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Tobi Oke

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Biology, Biomedical Research, Evidence-led Decision Making, Data Accessibility, Health Literacy
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Siân Phillips

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Data humanism, Data Feminism, Artistic Approaches, Ecocentric Design and Sustainability
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Rohan Ram

PhD student at Diverse CDT, based at University of Warwick

Cultural Heritage, Representation, Data Storytelling, Creative Industries
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Beth Taylor

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Visualization Design for Data Literacy, Cultural Heritage, Public Sector Analysis
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Meet our latest cohort, who joined in October 2026

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Peju Abiola

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

AI Governance, Algorithmic Accountability, Data Ethics, Risk & Fairness, Digital Trust, Transparency
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Mary Amanuel

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Explainable AI, Human-AI interaction, Behavioural science , Geospatial, Data journalism , Cross-cultural
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Alex Barrington-Dam

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at University of Warwick

Programming, Data Storytelling, Big Data, Algorithms 
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Abas Hadi

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Mathematics, Statistics, Machine Learning, Explainable AI, Algorithmic Fairness, Uncertainty Visualization
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Obinna Iwuji

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Data Performance, Information Design, Storytelling, Creative Technology
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Sofia Kakembo

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at University of Warwick

Design Justice, Intersectional accessibility, Civic participation, Data storytelling, Change management
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Jackson Msonkho

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St Georges, University of London

AI, Health Informatics, Strategy, Data Analytics
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Laura Ononye

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St Georges, University of London

Lived experiences, Systems Thinking, Qualitative insight
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Rachna Rana

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St Georges, University of London

Psychology, Human-Computer Interaction, Accessibility, Mobility and Dexterity, Inclusive Research
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Harry Solomons

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St Georges, University of London

Urban Design, Game Design, Play, Wayfinding, Participatory Design
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Sophie Sparkes

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St Georges, University of London

Participatory Data Visualisation, Data Physicalisation, Tactile and Lo-fi Data Experiences, Data Humanism
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Shanice Tan

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at University of Warwick

Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Data Visualisation and Storytelling, Learning Sciences, Cognition
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Mustasfa Tekman

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Exploring the effects of visualisations on people’s perceptions and attitudes
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Chani Wisdom

PhD Student at Diverse CDT, based at City St George's, University of London

Chani joined us in October 2026
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