Mann Virdee

Dr Mann Virdee is a Senior Research Fellow in Science, Technology, and Economics at the Council on Geostrategy. Previously, he was a researcher at RAND Europe. Mann has also worked for the UK Parliament, and the Parliamentary Network on the World Bank and IMF. He holds a PhD in International Development from the University of Birmingham, an MSc from King’s College, London, and a BSc from Queen Mary University of London.

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Clean Power 2030: Too fast, too furious?

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Mann Virdee advocates for a more realistic and strategic approach to HM Government's plans to achieve clean power by 2030

How can Britain become more prosperous?

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Dr Mann Virdee investigates the link between science, technology and prosperity and how innovation can help Britain prosper

British science and technology in 2024: Implications for ‘Net Zero’

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Mann Virdee investigates how Britain can build a greener, more competitive, and resilient science and technology base

Britain’s future is in technology and innovation

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Dr Mann Virdee details Britain’s historical prowess in innovation and technology, and how it can be a future pioneer

Britain’s steel industry is at a crossroads

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Dr Mann Virdee analyses the implications of the closure of the blast furnaces at Britain’s largest steelworks in Port Talbot

Is Britain losing its scientific edge?

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Dr Mann Virdee assesses the state of the science sector in Britain and the best way forward for the 21st century

AI and national security: What are the challenges?

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Dr Mann Virdee provides an overview of the risks posed by artificial intelligence in the national security domain

How Britain can become a Net Zero superpower

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Dr Mann Virdee analyses the importance of Britain becoming a Net Zero leader, and how this effort is being held back

AI and international development: Explainability is key

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Dr Mann Virdee analyses the complications and opportunities of using artificial intelligence in international development