Bio

With over a decade experience, Dr Umaima Haider is a Lecturer in Computer Science and Digital Technologies at the University of East London (UEL). Dr Haider had delivered various research and industry projects globally related to energy and environmental sustainability of ICT. One example is the EU H2020 EURECA project where she analysed and developed sustainable strategy for more than 300 EU public sector data centres. Additionally, she has contributed to UK public policy on various topics such as regulating ICT product sustainability and energy consumption of ICT. Dr Haider is well-acquainted with various ISO/IEC and European standards, best practices and policies on sustainable ICT. Dr Haider is a regular speaker at various major industry events such as at IPExpo, DCD, and DCW. Additionally, she often writes articles for professional media magazines such as Data Centre Solutions Europe.