Research Funding and Grant Applications

A seven-partner consortium proposing an AI-driven dermatology co-pilot for multimodal, explainable differential diagnosis — Staffordshire University, University of Galway (Ireland), Universitat de Girona (Spain), INSA Lyon (France), META Group (Italy), Neovivum Technologies (Serbia), and AR International Holdings (UK). Total value £2,974,511, of which Staffordshire University holds the largest single share at £662,636 (22%), over a 36-month project. Contributed to early-stage development, facilitating engagement between industry and academic partners for the Horizon Europe EIC Pathfinder proposal.

Developed the conceptual framework for an AI-driven ERP system integrating machine learning for quality prediction, production optimisation, and predictive maintenance, with Langley Alloys Ltd.

A 24-month Knowledge Transfer Partnership (Digital Health) with AR International Holdings Ltd, contributing machine learning research to an AI-enabled diagnostics training platform. Application led by Staffordshire University.

Academic collaborator on a multi-modal AI framework combining NLP, computer vision, and behavioural analytics for automated candidate evaluation, with Arslan Zahid Innovations Ltd.