Bashir Abubakar
Data Scientist and Climate Change Champion in United Kingdom
Bashir Abubakar is a Mental Health Data Analyst within the NHS who is dedicated to using data science, artificial intelligence and responsible innovation to improve health outcomes. He specialises in applying advanced analytics, natural language processing and predictive modelling to understand patient pathways, identify inequalities and strengthen decision-making across urgent and emergency care.
He is deeply committed to the intersection of sustainability, global health and technology, exploring how AI can support climate-resilient health systems and empower young people to shape data-driven solutions for their communities. His work reflects a strong belief in ethical AI, public health equity and youth leadership as catalysts for long-term systems change.
Bashir has represented youth voices on major international platforms, including serving as a delegate at COP28 and attending the One Young World Summit. These global experiences have shaped his commitment to bridging data, climate resilience and social justice, and to ensuring that emerging technologies benefit communities fairly and sustainably.
As a One Young World Ambassador, he actively champions initiatives that connect innovation with public good. He collaborates across sectors, contributes to research and health improvement projects, and engages in hackathons and innovation programmes to accelerate meaningful change. Bashir is driven by a clear purpose: to build more equitable, sustainable and future-ready systems through evidence, collaboration and responsible technology.