MSc Applied AI and Data Science
Immerse yourself in the in-demand fields of AI and data science. Using problem-based approaches, your studies will equip you with the knowledge and skills to open doors to a wide range of careers.
View courseDr Raza Hasan
PhD, SFHEA, MBCS, FBCS
Senior Lecturer
School of Technology and Maritime Industries
Biography
Raza is a senior lecturer and multidisciplinary AI researcher in the School of Technology and Maritime Industries at Southampton Solent University. His professional work is defined by three interlinked research themes including AI in Education and Learning Analytics, and AI in Healthcare and Intelligent Systems. He is dedicated to developing transparent and ethical AI solutions that solve real world challenges and advance the global leadership of the UK in responsible AI and AI safety.
Currently, Raza leads Work Package 6 and Task 6.1 of the Horizon Europe SEAGUARD project, where he manages a research share valued at £454k. In this capacity, he coordinates AI-enabled maritime environmental monitoring using unmanned robotics, and manages a multidisciplinary consortium of 14 international partners. This leadership role allows him to directly implement the objectives of the UK Science and Technology Framework by advancing AI as a critical technology for national security.
Raza's career is characterised by high impact scholarship and practical innovation with over 80 peer-reviewed publications and more than 1,800 citations, and an h-index of 21. Several of his research outputs are internally assessed as meeting the highest standards of 3- and 4-star quality under the UK Research Excellence Framework. He actively translates research into tangible innovation, and holds a UK design patent and multiple innovation patents in Australia.
He has been elected as a Fellow of the British Computer Society, and a Senior Fellowship of Advance HE reflects his standing in the computing community. Raza is committed to supporting the national AI strategy by building a world-class talent pipeline and driving innovation that strengthens the global competitiveness of the UK.
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Further information
Raza works closely with industry partners in artificial intelligence, data analytics, and intelligent systems. His research integrates real-world datasets and applied AI deployment, particularly in:
- Maritime environmental monitoring and autonomous systems (Horizon Europe SEAGUARD)
- AI-driven predictive systems for healthcare applications
- Applied machine learning for institutional analytics and decision support
His work ensures alignment between academic research, industrial relevance, and technological innovation.
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