Dawn Robins

Dawn Robins is a Senior Lecturer and Research Coordinator at the Business School of the University of Chichester, specializing in transport economics and sustainability. She joined the university in 2010 and coordinates the MSc in International Business program while teaching economics modules. Her role includes supervising undergraduate, master's, and PhD research projects and managing third-year student placements.

Her educational background includes a BA (Hons) in Geography with First Class Honours (awarded the Wiley Prize), a Research Masters from the University of Southampton, and an ESRC-funded Doctorate on rail privatization impacts. She gained professional experience at OXERA consultancy and the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.

Robins' research spans transport economics (rail, maritime, gendered mobilities), supply chain management (wind energy, maritime clusters), and sustainability (water quality, renewable energy). She examines how economic decisions intersect with environmental goals, particularly in port diversification and sustainable growth. Her work often addresses gender dynamics in mobility and academic leadership.

Recent publications reveal a strong focus on environmental sustainability metrics, supply chain resilience in renewable energy, and regional economic development. Key themes include carbon footprint assessment, waste management in developing economies, and policy interventions for sustainable infrastructure. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges transport policy, environmental science, and behavioral economics.

Scientific awards include:

• Wiley Prize for academic achievement
• ESRC Scholarship

She has secured substantial research funding, including a 4-year, €4-million EU water improvement project and a 3-year EU maritime clusters initiative. Her consultancy work for EON and Kent County Council demonstrates industry impact. As an academic supervisor, she trains students in research methodology and oversees dissertation projects across all degree levels.

Robins collaborates extensively with EU partners in the Channel region, presenting findings to the EU Commission in Brussels. Her work with Maritime Plymouth and Shoreham Port involves practical applications of cluster theory and sustainable port development.