Dr. Geoffrey Banda

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Geoffrey Banda is a Senior Lecturer in Global Food Security Innovation at the University of Edinburgh. His interdisciplinary research focuses on innovations in life sciences, particularly in agriculture and health sectors. His main research spans African pharmaceutical production and its link to local health security and health systems strengthening. Banda has a keen interest in the regulation and governance of innovations in life sciences. He has supervised various students and has contributed to the academic community through his work in People Analytics, aiming to improve the usage of analytical data to enhance the website experience for users. His educational background includes a PhD in African Studies and Master's degrees in African Studies and Science Technology Studies.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing