Helen Benton

Helen Benton is an Associate Professor in Supply Chain Management and Project Management at Anglia Ruskin University's School of Management within the Faculty of Business and Law. Her expertise spans sustainability, supply chain optimization, and business education innovation. She holds a PhD in Management from Aston Business School and is a Principal Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Education:

• PhD in Management Research, Aston Business School (Thesis: A Process Framework For Selecting Supply System Architecture)
• Postgraduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning, Aston University
• BSc in Managerial and Administrative Studies (2.1), Aston Business School

Research Focus: Helen's work emphasizes sustainable supply chains, digital transformation, and circular economy principles. She has pioneered projects with Hexcel Composites Ltd and SMEs to reduce carbon footprints and enhance supply chain efficiency. Her pedagogical research includes technology-enhanced learning and team-based approaches.

Awards & Recognition:

• Principal Fellowship of AdvancedHE (Higher Education Academy)
• Outstanding KTP rating from Innovate UK for supply chain improvement work

Grants & Projects:

• £173,418 Innovate UK grant for Hexcel sustainability KTP (2022-2024)
• HEFCE Catalyst Fund for team-based learning innovation (£37,697)
• Low-Carbon KEEP project (£79,253) for sustainable auditing processes

Advisory & Teaching: Supervised over 7 PhD students and numerous masters/undergraduate researchers. Leads courses in supply chain management and project management, emphasizing practical industry engagement.

Labs & Collaboration: Active in cross-sector partnerships, including Hexcel Corporation and Russian Railways, to bridge academic research and industry application.