About Public Policy Research Group
We bridge the gap between academic insight and practical policy, delivering rigorous, evidence-based solutions for complex challenges.
Meet our team leaders
Behind every service we provide is a dedicated team of professionals, each bringing their unique expertise and enthusiasm to our business.
Ahmed Aber, PhD
Director & Co-Founder
Surgeon, economist, policy researcher, and analyst specialising in AI-enabled systems and evidence-based strategy. His work focuses on transforming complex data and research into practical, policy-relevant insights for healthcare, government, and industry.
Mohammad al-Rifaie, PhD
Co-founder
Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence specialising in AI, machine learning, and AI-driven systems. His work focuses on developing intelligent computational methods and translating advanced AI research into practical, real-world applications across science, technology, and industry.
Co-founder
Physicist, science policy expert, and academic specialising in nuclear energy, renewable energy, higher education, and sustainable development. His work focuses on applying science, technology, and policy to support clean energy innovation, education reform, scientific collaboration, and long-term economic growth.
Our foundation and distinct approach
Public Policy Research Group was established to bridge the gap between academic research and real-world policy-making. We recognised that while high-quality research exists, it is often not translated into practical, actionable insights for decision-makers. Our aim is to bring together academic expertise and apply it in a way that is rigorous, independent, and directly relevant to complex policy challenges.
What makes us distinct is our ability to combine analytical depth with practical application, delivering work that is both intellectually robust and impactful in real-world settings.
Partnering with purpose
We work with governments, public sector organisations, NGOs, and international institutions facing complex, high-stakes policy challenges. These organisations are often dealing with issues related to system performance, resource constraints, the integration of data and artificial intelligence, and the design and delivery of effective services.
They operate in environments shaped by uncertainty, competing priorities, and increasing expectations for evidence-based decision-making. We support them in translating complexity into clear, actionable strategies that inform policy and improve outcomes.
Driving measurable and sustainable change
We aim to enable organisations to make better-informed, more confident decisions through rigorous, evidence-based analysis. Our work brings clarity to complex challenges, supporting the development of effective strategies that improve system performance, inform policy, and strengthen implementation. The result is outcomes that are measurable, sustainable, and aligned with long-term strategic priorities.