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Imperial AI Alumni Network

The Imperial AI Alumni Network launches in June 2025. The goals of the network are:

To cultivate collaboration between alumni, industry leaders and Imperial academics in the field of artificial intelligence.
To unite alumni professionals interested or working in artificial intelligence, to share knowledge and expertise.
To support Imperial's commitment in the artificial intelligence sector and related initiatives.

The Network is led by a committee of alumni volunteers, who will develop a programme of activity that will support professional development, lifelong learning and networking opportunities for alumni.

The new alumni network launches alongside Imperial's School of Convergence Science for human and artificial intelligence.

Join an Alumni Affinity Network.

Ankit Bharadwaj

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Ankit Bharadwaj (MSc Computing 2011) AI Lead, Gate One Consulting - part of Havas Group

Motivation and inspiration:

"I’m passionate about building communities that bring people together around AI, innovation, and impact. This network is a chance to connect alumni, students, and industry, grow diverse talent, and collaborate across Imperial’s affinity groups to shape a bold, responsible future for AI - together."
Eric Braune

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Eric Braune (MBA 2012) Tech advisor and angel investor

Motivation and inspiration:

"I'm inspired by the opportunity to connect Imperial’s alumni, industry leaders, and researchers to foster collaboration and shared learnings across the AI ecosystem. These connections can spark innovation, bridge academia and industry, and contribute to meaningful impact in both technology and society."
Lola Aworanti-Ekugo

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Lola Aworanti-Ekugo (MBA 2019) CEO, AfriBorder Ltd

Motivation and inspiration:

"What excites me most about this opportunity is the chance to help create a platform that fosters collaboration between alumni, researchers, and industry leaders to explore and implement AI-driven solutions for global challenges. I am particularly keen to align the network's activities with real-world applications that can advance trade, economic growth, and sustainability."

Lola is Co-Chair of the Network.
Manolis Kalikakis

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Manolis Kalikakis (MBA 2024) Senior Manager, AI & Digital Transformation, Plastika Kritis S.A

Motivation and inspiration:

"Driven by the transformative potential of artificial intelligence, I envision the AI Affinity Network as a hub for connecting leading minds advancing the field and emerging talents eager to shape its future. Rooted in Imperial’s world-class expertise and global reach, the Network aims to foster a vibrant environment where knowledge is shared, collaboration thrives, and a global community drives AI innovation with purpose, ethics, and a shared commitment to collective progress."
Milan Nagra

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Milan Nagra (BSc Management 2020) Resident Doctor, NHS

Motivation and inspiration:

"Volunteering for the AI Affinity Network is a chance to bridge curiosity with impact. I'm inspired by the opportunity to connect visionary, diverse minds, drive innovation, and help shape Imperial's role in the evolving AI landscape. It's a meaningful way to give back to Imperial and the dynamic alumni community."
Sachin Jogia

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Sachin Jogia (Physics 2008) Non-Executive Director, DEFRA

Motivation and inspiration:

"Having spent my career both professionally and in voluntary work across AI and Technology, I am excited to help lead and shape the new AI network at Imperial. This is a truly unique chance to steer like-minded leaders towards an outcome that will step-change what Imperial is able to do for its entire membership - staff, alumni and students. This network will help advocate for Imperial’s mission and values, and demonstrate new opportunities to the broader alumni community, both inspiring them and rallying them to join the cause."

Sachin is Co-Chair of the Network.