Dr Aliyu Nuhu Ahmed
Research Student - MPhil/PhD - Epidemiology & Population Health
United Kingdom
Dr Aliyu Ahmed is a Research Degree student with the Nutrition and Planetary Health Theme at the Medical Research Council Unit The Gambia at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (MRCG at LSHTM). His research focuses on Human Animal Contact (HAC), Land Use, and Zoonotic Disease Risk in the Central River Region of The Gambia. The project aims to understand how land use for agriculture influences HAC and the risk for zoonotic disease transmission.
He earned his veterinary degree from the University of Ilorin in 2018 and joined MRCG at LSHTM for his PhD in 2021. He is a recipient of several awards and sponsorships. In 2021, he was awarded the MRCG DTP Scholarship for his PhD at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine (LSHTM). In 2022, he was awarded a research grant and named Soulsby One Health Fellow. He also received the LSHTM Doctoral Travel Scholarship and the HOF grant in 2023 to support his ongoing investigations on zoonotic disease risk in rural Gambia. He was also awarded the Center for Epidemic Preparedness and Response award, 2024 (collaborative price).
Beyond his research work, Dr. Ahmed contributes to sustainability projects and initiatives at MRCG. He led a team of seven students from the Unit and LSHTM to secure the top prize in the Queen Elizabeth Jubilee Student Challenge for carbon emissions, competing against 22 UK higher education institutions. This achievement has helped support the "REWIND" project, an innovative initiative focused on recycling plastic and green waste at the Unit. Additionally, he is a co-investigator on the MRC Environmental Sustainability Award, supporting the "GREATWASTE" project, which explores circular recycling of plastic and organic waste through 3D printing and biodigestion.
Affiliations
Teaching
I have supervised an MSc student project focused on land use, zoonotic diseases, and One Health.
Research
Dr. Ahmed’s research interests are centered on the dynamics of zoonotic diseases and infectious disease transmission, with a focus on how environmental changes, land use, and human-animal interactions contribute to the emergence and spread of diseases. He is particularly interested in exploring the complex relationships between ecological systems, animal and human health, and how these factors influence infectious disease patterns. Part od his work aims to identify sustainable solutions for disease prevention, while contributing to a broader understanding of the links between environmental change and public health.
His is also passionate about sustainability, with a research interest in innovative waste management solutions in health research institutions that support a circular economy. He lead and collaborates on projects that focus on recycling plastic and organic waste, including the "REWIND" initiative and the "GREATWASTE" project. These efforts explore advanced recycling techniques, using 3D printing and biodigestion, to reduce environmental impact and promote sustainable practices within research and local communities.