/ A multidisciplinary partnership

The team behind barrier-free learning

Our international research team spans the UK, Pakistan, and Hong Kong, uniting expertise in sociology, anthropology, architecture, education, and construction management to address systemic barriers.

Our Principal Investigators

Leaders in inclusive research

Meet the core team driving ENABLE's empirical research and capacity-building initiatives across international universities.

Dr. Muhammad Qasim Rana

Dr. Noreen Saher

Professor Angela Lee

Dr. Lekan Damilola Ojo

Principal Investigator (UK), University of the Built Environment. Leads ENABLE, focusing on construction management, accessibility, and equity. Led the UK delegation and capacity-building program.

Principal Investigator (Pakistan), International Islamic University Islamabad. Leads delivery in Pakistan, bringing anthropological and sociological expertise on stigma and cultural context.

Co-Investigator, University of the Built Environment. Supports research quality, methodology, and international collaboration for ENABLE's project goals.

Co-Investigator, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Provides comparative international perspective, analytical expertise, and workshop support.

Our collaborative network

Partner universities

University of the Built Environment, UK

The lead institution and grant holder, coordinating the overall project, UK delegation, and capacity-building programs.

International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan

Key partner for in-country research, workshops, and stakeholder engagement, contributing local expertise and networks.

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Hong Kong

Supports workshops, capacity building, and provides a crucial comparative international perspective for cross-country analysis.

University of Warwick, UK

Contributes to workshop delivery and shares best practices in disability inclusion research and implementation.

Expanding our reach

This project enabled the development of new networks the research team had not previously engaged with.

ENABLE Project Team

Collaborate with ENABLE

We welcome academic inquiries and cross-institutional collaboration to further our mission of barrier-free learning.