1pm - 1:45pm
Wednesday 26 November 2025
Institute Seminar Series: The elephant in the room: AI and Climate Change
University of Surrey
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 7XH
Event details
What are the interconnections between Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change? How can artificial intelligence impact our journey toward a more sustainable world? Join us for a thought-provoking session with Dr Andrew Rogoyski, Director of People-Centred Artificial Intelligence at the University of Surrey, and Dr Erick G. Sperandio Nascimento, Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence at the University of Surrey.
The second webinar hosted by CIFAL Surrey will explore recent advances in AI, the historical evolution of AI technology and sustainability, and the emerging opportunities for AI to reduce carbon emissions and support global climate goals. Join us to explore the intersection of AI innovation and environmental responsibility, and the role technology can play in building a sustainable future.
Speakers
Dr Andrew Rogoyski
Director of Innovation and Partnerships at the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI
Biography
I am a business leader, strategist and technologist with experience spanning 30 years in industry, government and academia. Following completion of my PhD in laser-generated plasmas, I worked at the Rutherford Appleton Lab in a variety of areas including x-ray lasers and inertial confinement fusion, working with international labs such as the Naval Research Lab, the Ecole Polytechnique and others. I subsequently moved to industry, joining Logica to lead a group specialising in signal and image processing, including early AI systems, progressing to Operations Director of the Space & Defence Division before joining space consultancy Esys, subsequently working as MD of QinetiQ’s Space Division. Focusing on security technologies, I joined Charteris, then DS&S, both providing strategic advice to government in the fields of innovation and cyber security. Seconded to the Office of Cyber Security and Information Assurance in the Cabinet Office, I authored the first UK cyber export strategy and contributed to new export controls for cyber. I then joined CGI as Vice President of a new UK cyber business and after several successful years, joined Roke Manor Research as their Innovation Director. Coming full circle back to academia, I have now taken on the role of Director of Innovation and Partnerships development for the new Surrey Institute of People-Centred Artificial Intelligence at the University of Surrey. I also act as advisor to TechUK's Management, Finance and Performance Board and NatWest Group’s Technology Advisory Board.
Dr Erick Sperandio Nascimento
Associate Professor (Reader) in AI for Clean Air and Programme Lead of AI and Sustainability
Biography
Dr Erick G. Sperandio Nascimento is Associate Professor in Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Clean Air Systems at the Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, member of the Global Centre for Clean Air Research (GCARE) and Sustainability Fellow at the Institute for Sustainability, at the University of Surrey.
About CIFAL Surrey
This event is organised by CIFAL Surrey, a training centre accredited by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). CIFAL Surrey is committed to capacity-building for sustainability and climate leadership for business leaders, policy-makers, and civil society organisations. The event is part of the Institute for Sustainability’s weekly seminar series.
Find out more about CIFAL and its Sustainability Leadership for Business.
Location
This is a hybrid event. You can join online (a link will be provided after registration) or attend in person at the Institute for Sustainability, Thomas Telford Building, second floor, Room 14AA02, which is marked number 38, grid E3 on this map. Pay and display parking is available on campus.
For full details and registration, please visit our Eventbrite page.
Contact us
Email ifs@surrey.ac.uk for the Teams link and with any questions.
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