Professor Tafadzwa Mabhaudhi is a globally recognised researcher, knowledge broker, and science advocate specialising in complex water, energy, food, and environmental systems. He works at the intersection of science, policy, and society, demonstrating a strong track record in scientific leadership, capacity building, and fostering partnerships to maximise the outcomes and impact of research, development, and innovation. His overarching goal is to conduct research and development that informs policy, promotes equality, and drives transformation in Africa and beyond.
He currently serves as Professor of Climate Change, Food Systems, and Health at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and Director of the Lancet Countdown in Africa. He also leads the Water, Energy, Food, and Environment (WEFE) Nexus program at the United Nations University – Institute for Water Environment and Health. He holds strategic positions on various advisory committees and is an editor for several high-impact journals.