imperialcollege (Instagram)sourcephoto"I'm gay, and I'm an Environmental Researcher in Climate Change and Energy.
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I was born in inner south London to a Roman Catholic Italian mother and a Muslim Moroccan father - this set me up for having an inclusive and international perspective on global challenges... like climate change! I started in geography (BSc, UCL) and then onto Environmental Technology specialising in Energy Policy (MSc, Imperial). Fresh from university, I went on to looking at sustainability and energy in organisations. Now I'm back doing a PhD, focusing on the impacts of climate change on the renewable energy system.
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I’ve always been a fierce BME advocate, and when I fully realised who I was I also became a proud LGBT+ advocate too. I’ve often had to be the role model I want to see in this world, so sharing our stories is a fantastic way to show that we (and you!) are not alone - you are just finding your way.
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Don’t let ignorance, fear or hate guide your decisions, life is too precious and short – live, laugh and love… and importantly
#slayinscience." --Dan Hdidouan, Centre for Environmental Policy
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