My research portfolio encompasses industry-facing AI applications addressing real-world challenges in financial services, healthcare, and maritime operations. These projects combine state-of-the-art machine learning techniques with domain-specific knowledge, delivering actionable insights for industry partners and policy makers.

Digital Health

AI for Police Health & Well-being Interventions

Leading a PhD project (funded studentship) in partnership with Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary to develop digital health interventions for managing physical and mental well-being of blue light emergency responders. The project employs machine learning for predictive health analytics and personalised intervention design.

  • Predictive Health Analytics
  • Intervention Design
  • Well-being Metrics
  • Human-Computer Interaction
Impact: Direct deployment in UK policing, evidence-based policy recommendations for emergency services
Maritime Analytics

AI-Driven Vessel Performance Optimisation

Supervising a PhD studentship with Clearwater Dynamics focused on predictive analytics for enhanced vessel operational efficiency. The project applies machine learning to maritime sensor data, fuel consumption patterns, and environmental variables to optimise routing, maintenance scheduling, and overall fleet performance.

  • Time-Series Forecasting
  • IoT Sensor Analytics
  • Operational Efficiency Modelling
  • Predictive Maintenance
Application: Real-time decision support for maritime operators, emissions reduction strategies
Health Tech

Knowledge Transfer Partnership: AI in Care Sector

Co-leading a £250,000 UKVI Knowledge Transfer Partnership between Bournemouth University and Nourish Care Limited, deploying AI and data science solutions to improve care delivery, operational efficiency, and resident outcomes in the UK health and social care sector.

  • Healthcare Data Analytics
  • Process Optimisation
  • Quality Assurance Systems
  • Industry Knowledge Transfer
Funding: £250,000 UKVI KTP (Awarded 2025), sector-wide impact potential
Economic Modelling

Dynamic ARDL Machine Learning for Policy Design

Applied novel dynamic Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) machine learning models to simulate the impact of ICT infrastructure on patent intensity and innovation capacity in South Africa. This work demonstrates the application of advanced econometric techniques to evidence-based policy design for technology-driven economic development.

  • ARDL Econometric Modelling
  • Time-Series Analysis
  • Policy Simulation
  • Economic Forecasting
Publication: Technological Forecasting and Social Change (Elsevier, 2022)
AI Ethics

Human-Centred AI in FinTech

Developing a conceptual framework and strategic research agenda for human-centred AI design in financial technology applications. This work addresses ethical considerations, explainability requirements, and user trust in AI-driven financial services, with implications for regulatory compliance and responsible AI deployment.

  • Explainable AI (XAI)
  • AI Ethics & Governance
  • User-Centred Design
  • Regulatory Compliance
Recognition: IEEE CAI 2025, informing FinTech industry best practices

Industry Collaboration & PhD Opportunities

I actively seek partnerships with industry, government agencies, and research institutions. My projects demonstrate a track record of securing competitive funding and delivering practical impact. I am currently accepting PhD enquiries in machine learning, FinTech AI, digital health, maritime analytics, and applied data science. Prospective students with strong quantitative backgrounds (computer science, mathematics, economics, engineering) are encouraged to make contact.