Afsan Redwan has a BSc in Biological Sciences and a PGCE (Post Graduate Certificate of Education) in Secondary Education. He is currently working as a science teacher while also pursuing an MA in Islamic Studies at the Markfield Institute of Higher Education. As part of his academic studies he has conducted research on the relationship between climate change and West Nile Virus proliferation, an evaluation of best practices in teaching students of an EAL (English as an Additional Language) background, and research into designing a resource for teaching science in Secondary School.