IBRAHIM SADIQ
Research Associate
Preston,Lancashire
Summary
Research professional with expertise in qualitative and quantitative methodologies focused on sustainable energy and socio-technical systems. Proven track record in developing and evaluating innovative projects that enhance stakeholder collaboration and achieve measurable outcomes. Skilled in advanced statistical methods for data collection, analysis, and interpretation, resulting in high-quality reports and presentations. Experienced educator dedicated to designing engaging curricula that promote student potential and improve higher education results.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Research Associate
University of Central Lancashire
Preston, Lancashire
01.2023 - Current
- Produced and published academic articles on sustainable energy projects regularly.
- Partnered with academics, government, industry, and professional bodies for relevance.
- Attended continuous professional development to strengthen low-carbon energy knowledge.
- Delivered engaging teaching on sustainable development projects and supply chain management.
- Supervised students on dissertations and research projects carefully.
- Designed and developed new modules, courses, and international business programmes.
- Conducted literature reviews to deepen ongoing research objectives.
- Published peer-reviewed articles advancing sustainable energy knowledge.
- Designed research studies using surveys and experiments.
- Conducted literature reviews to support research objectives and methods.
- Adjusted research methodologies when challenges emerged to protect project integrity.
- Organised workshops and seminars for wider academic research dissemination.
- Developed research proposals securing funding from grants and institutions.
- Built rapport with research participants to collect higher-quality data.
- Analysed and interpreted complex datasets to draw meaningful conclusions.
- Supported teaching of undergraduate courses to inspire future researchers.
- Reviewed academic literature to identify research gaps for future studies.
Assistant Manager of Operations
Deenscorp Royale Limited
London, UK
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Delivered enterprise programmes that support business growth and innovation across UK-wide markets.
- Monitored programme delivery outcomes and reported progress to project stakeholders.
- Coordinated recovery events and workshops that build business resilience after COVID-19.
- Coordinated recovery events and workshops that strengthen resilience for future challenges.
- Engaged local businesses and entrepreneurs to spot collaboration and support opportunities.
- Performed regular operational audits to find improvement areas and fixes.
- Analysed performance data to shape strategy and sustain business growth.
- Applied cost-saving initiatives to cut operational expenses and raise profitability.
- Prepared and presented operational performance reports to senior management.
Research Fellow
University of Salford
Salford , Greater Manchester
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Joined community energy programmes in the UK and developing countries daily.
- Conducted regional skills-gap research, analysing data and drafting reports for review.
- Presented research at conferences and seminars to inform sector professionals.
- Published articles in academic journals, building recognised standing in the field.
- Conducted comprehensive research within the specified area to advance knowledge.
- Completed literature reviews supporting ongoing research and strengthening study depth.
- Reviewed academic literature to pinpoint research gaps for future study direction.
- Published peer-reviewed journal articles, adding to the field’s knowledge base.
- Led focus group discussions to gather qualitative data for hypotheses testing.
Researcher in Sustainable Energy Development
University of Salford
Salford , Lancashire
01.2016 - 12.2020
- Apply ethical research protocols and guidelines with strict attention daily.
- Formulate research objectives and draft proposals to direct investigations.
- Balance theoretical and empirical research to deepen project scope.
- Complete doctoral-level research to support academic and professional development.
- Join group meetings with academic and non-academic collaborators regularly.
- Conduct in-depth daily research using qualitative and quantitative techniques.
- Present oral and written analysis at meetings and conferences regularly.
- Apply analytical and strategic thinking to guide research projects end-to-end.
- Process data daily using research software and statistical algorithms.
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and meet project requirements.
- Present findings at conferences and exhibit work at relevant events.
- Attend conferences to learn new research and share outcomes.
- Complete skills and career development training through appropriate programmes.
Education
PhD - Community-Based Low Carbon Distributed Energy Systems
University of Salford
Salford12-2020
MSc - Energy and Environmental Mangement
University of Central Lancashire
Preston02-2014
Skills
- Research methodology and data analysis
- Literature analysis
- Project management
- Academic writing
- Presentation skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Community engagement
- Research presentations
- Stakeholder engagement
Certification
- University of Salford, Greater Manchester, Proficiency Certificate in Academic Writing, 2017-01-01
- University of Central Lancashire, Preston, Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment (IEMA), 2013-02-01
- Nigerian Institute of Management (NIM), Proficiency Certificate in Management, 2010-12-01
Custom
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship PhD research Funding in Renewable Energy Fields, 2016
- Petroleum Technology Development Fund (PTDF) Overseas Scholarship MSc Funding in Energy and Environmental Management Fields, 2013
Timeline
Research Associate
University of Central Lancashire
01.2023 - Current
Assistant Manager of Operations
Deenscorp Royale Limited
12.2021 - 01.2023
Research Fellow
University of Salford
01.2020 - 01.2022
Researcher in Sustainable Energy Development
University of Salford
01.2016 - 12.2020
PhD - Community-Based Low Carbon Distributed Energy Systems
University of Salford
MSc - Energy and Environmental Mangement
University of Central Lancashire