Jennifer Rudd

Dr. Jennifer Rudd is a Senior Lecturer in Innovation and Engagement at the School of Management, Swansea University. She specializes in climate change mitigation, carbon capture, and circular economy strategies. Her research integrates environmental science with education, focusing on youth engagement and teacher training programs. Dr. Rudd is a member of the Net Zero by 2035 commission, advising the Welsh Government on sustainable policies. She has developed impactful climate education initiatives like the You and CO2 program and collaborated on projects addressing fast fashion and hydrogen energy safety.

Her academic contributions span over 30 publications in journals such as Nature Reviews Chemistry and Sustainability, emphasizing carbon capture technologies, climate education metrics, and circular economy models. She actively communicates climate science through TEDx talks, media appearances, and public lectures, nominated for two university awards in 2020. Dr. Rudd’s work bridges chemistry, policy, and education, fostering interdisciplinary solutions to global environmental challenges.

• Advisory Roles: Net Zero 2035 Commission (Welsh Government), Scientists for XR
• Key Projects: You and CO2 program, Climate Capability Scale development, Recycling+ fast fashion initiative
• Grants & Funding: Supported by Swansea University research initiatives and third-sector collaborations

Her teaching focuses on sustainability and environmental management, including modules MN-3522 and MN-M606, which emphasize climate literacy and business environmental governance. She supervises postgraduate research in sustainability innovation and policy.