Our team are impact-oriented, intellectually agile and driven by a deep commitment to people and planet.
Our concept of convergence involves working closely with all stakeholders, local communities to multinational industries, from posing the initial research questions right through to piloting solutions that demonstrate a clear and viable way forward.
Our approach is to begin by asking: What are the big challenges humanity faces, and how can science help solve them?
We are ready to unlock the will and human ingenuity that we know is out there. But the stakes are high, and the needs are urgent.
We invite collaborations from research, policy, innovation, implementation, and partnerships to help us build a more prosperous future for humanity and planet.
Co-Directors
Dr Mirabelle Muûls
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Dr Mirabelle Muûls
School of Convergence Science, Sustainability Convenor and Co-Director
Professor Ben Barratt
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Professor Ben Barratt
School of Convergence Science, Sustainability Co-Director
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Professor Nilay Shah
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Professor Nilay Shah
School of Convergence Science, Sustainability Co-Director
"We have the blueprints to save our world; they’re just locked in different rooms. It’s time we put the keys on the same table."
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We invite you to bring your expertise to the table. Let’s build the future we actually want to live in, together.
You can email us at: sustainable-convergence@imperial.ac.uk
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Operations team
The School of Convergence Science have a team who work under the four themes. For more information on individuals, please refer to the operations team page below.