Independent research & intelligence
Research that informs. Intelligence that guides.
IFG Intelligence produces independent research, data and analysis across water, energy, infrastructure and emerging technologies. We combine specialist expertise, original evidence and advanced analytical methods to deliver independent, decision-relevant insight.
- Specialist areas
- Water & Environmental Infrastructure
- Nuclear Energy & SMRs
- Renewable Energy & Energy Systems
- Technology Adoption & Public Acceptance
- Capabilities
- Research & Intelligence
- Data & Forecasting
- Engineering & Technical Analysis
- Advisory
Expertise
Areas of expertise
Specialist expertise across water, energy, infrastructure and technology adoption.
Water & Environmental Infrastructure
Water and wastewater treatment, environmental
engineering, resource recovery, and infrastructure
performance and optimisation.
Nuclear Energy & SMRs
Nuclear deployment pathways and forecasting,
project risk and delivery, and the development and scale-up
of large reactors and small modular reactors (SMRs).
Renewable Energy & Energy Systems
Renewable energy integration and forecasting,
energy management and intelligent control, and the
optimisation of low-carbon energy systems.
Technology Adoption & Public Acceptance
Technology adoption and public acceptance, including
attitudes, preferences and the conditions influencing
the uptake of emerging technologies.
Capabilities
Research, analysis and technical expertise
IFG combines research, data and forecasting, advisory, and engineering and technical analysis to address complex questions across its specialist areas.
Research & Intelligence
Original research and independent intelligence grounded in scientific enquiry, analytical rigour and specialist expertise.
Data & Forecasting
Data-driven analysis, modelling and forecasting to assess trends, compare scenarios and anticipate future outcomes.
Engineering & Technical Analysis
Engineering and technical analysis to assess technology performance, system requirements, operational efficiency and technical feasibility.
Advisory & Decision Support
Independent, evidence-led advice applying specialist expertise and analytical insight to strategic, technical and policy decisions.
Our approach
We combine specialist domain expertise with scientific, analytical and engineering perspectives, using cross-cutting capabilities to assess technologies, systems and infrastructure from development through to deployment and adoption.
Research
Research and analysis
Research reports, white papers, case studies, briefings, articles and insights, datasets, methods and tools, and academic publications across the four specialist areas.
People
Founders
IFG takes its name from its co-founders — Imafidon, Falope, Gordon — whose complementary expertise spans environmental infrastructure, energy systems, nuclear energy and technology adoption.
Dr Ehizuelen Franklin Imafidon
Co-founder · Head of Water & Environmental Infrastructure
Water and wastewater engineering · Treatment chemistry · Phosphorus removal · Process optimisation
ProfileDr Tolulope Falope
Co-founder · Head of Renewable Energy & Energy Systems
Renewable energy · Energy forecasting · Artificial intelligence and machine learning · Energy management
ProfileDr Joel Adam Gordon
Co-founder · Head of Nuclear Energy & Small Modular Reactors
Nuclear energy · Small modular reactors · Technology deployment · Probabilistic forecasting · Public acceptance
ProfileWho we work with
Our research, intelligence and advisory work supports decision-makers across industry, government, research and investment.
Contact
Work with IFG
IFG works with industry, government, research organisations and investors on commissioned research, independent technical and market assessments, forecasting, and strategic advisory projects. We also engage in research partnerships, expert commentary and selected industry collaborations.
Contact us
Registered office
57 Gillespie CloseBedford, MK42 9JQUnited KingdomLinkedIn
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