Clare McTigue

Dr Clare McTigue is a Lecturer in Public Sector Innovation at the Business School of Edinburgh Napier University and a member of the Unity Lab Team. Her work bridges transport policy, sustainable urban mobility, and emerging technologies, with a strong focus on policy implementation challenges in public transport systems.

Her research interests include transport policy implementation, public sector innovation, bus policy reform, sustainable transport, stakeholder engagement, and the integration of emerging technologies such as hydrogen-electric aviation and autonomous vehicles. She employs both qualitative and quantitative methods, with recent work applying advanced statistical modeling to road safety data.

Her recent publications span high-impact journals including Transport Policy, Analytic Methods in Accident Research, and Utilities Policy. The articles reflect a consistent focus on policy barriers, governance models, and technological innovation, particularly in the UK context. A notable trend is her growing emphasis on public acceptance of novel transport systems, as seen in the HEART project research.

Dr McTigue has been involved in significant research projects, including the HEART (Hydrogen Electric and Automated Regional Transportation) project funded by Innovate UK, which aims to develop the world’s first hydrogen-powered, automated aircraft for sub-regional travel. This project highlights her engagement with cutting-edge, interdisciplinary transport solutions.

She is also affiliated with the Unity Lab Team, which supports collaborative innovation in public services. Though no formal awards are mentioned, her work has been presented at international conferences such as the World Conference on Transport Research in Shanghai.

Dr McTigue contributes to doctoral education through supervision and research collaboration. While no current advisees are listed, she completed her own PhD on barriers to bus policy implementation, demonstrating deep expertise in the field.