About

Aliyu Sadiq is a PhD researcher at the Tyndall Centre for Climate Change Research, University of Manchester. His research interests span circular economy, electronic waste (e-waste), artificial intelligence (AI) sustainability, life-cycle assessment (LCA), and extended producer responsibility (EPR), with a particular focus on understanding and reducing the environmental impacts of emerging technologies.

Aliyu has experience working across government, the private sector, academia, and civil society in Africa and Europe. His work has focused on waste management, circular economy, environmental policy, and sustainable resource management, particularly in Nigeria. He has also contributed to research and policy discussions on e-waste and EPR, including through his work with the European Environmental Bureau (EEB).

In 2025, Aliyu won the Schneider Electric Global Student Challenge, recognising his work in developing innovative clean solutions to address social and environmental challenges.