About
Associate Professor Kevin Argus is a leading academic in Circular Economy at RMIT University's School of Management. He holds roles including MBA Program Director (2022-2025), Co-Chair of the RMIT Circular Economy Hub, and Lead of the CRC Food Waste Reduce Grant Project. His research focuses on sustainability frameworks, waste reduction technologies, and social procurement. He chairs the Gender Equity Diversity and Inclusion Reference Group and has received awards including the 2023 RMIT Rising Media Star Award and 2024 Engagement Australia Excellence Award finalist recognition.
Research interests span circular economy models (eco-5HM), data systems for provenance tracking, and social/environmental impact measurement. His work bridges academia and industry via partnerships with retailers, construction firms, and technology startups. He supervises HDR students on topics including circular economy gaps, design thinking effectiveness, and small business decision-making. His leadership includes program management for MBA programs (on-campus and online) and course coordination in Digital Transformation and Customer Experience.
- Education: PhD in Marketing (implied by titles)
- Awards: 2020 Social Procurement Partnership of the Year, 2022 Game Changer Award
- Leadership: Circular Economy Hub Co-Chair, Gender Equity Group Chair
Recent articles address helix models for sustainability, circular economy definitions, and data-driven circular business models. His work aligns with UN SDGs 7, 11, and 12. Collaborations include industry partnerships for food waste reduction and floating housing feasibility studies.
