Jon Shaw

Professor Jon Shaw is the Head of the School of Geography, Earth and Environmental Sciences at the University of Plymouth, part of the Faculty of Science and Engineering. His academic career includes roles at institutions like the University of Idaho, shaping his expertise in transport geography and mobility studies. Shaw specializes in transport decarbonization, governance frameworks, and accessibility challenges, with a focus on policy impacts across devolved UK regions.

His research contributions include seminal works like Towards Transport Net Zero (2025) and Diverging Mobilities, examining devolution's role in transport policy. He co-edits the Transport and Sustainability series and has secured over £4m in grants, notably for smart ticketing initiatives improving bus accessibility in England.

• Education:
  • PhD in Transport Geography
  • Professional experience at University of Idaho (1990s)
• Teaching:
  • GEES1102 People and Place
  • GEES2102 Transport, Travel and Mobilities
  • GEES2109 Fieldwork in Geography: The Changing American West
• Grants/Awards:
  • £4m UK government grant for smart ticketing rollout
  • Erskine Fellowship (University of Canterbury)

Shaw's work bridges academic research and policy, emphasizing transformative strategies for sustainable transport. His fieldwork includes annual Pacific Northwest expeditions for student-led projects, fostering experiential learning.