Robin Dickinson

Robin Dickinson serves as Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and Director of Programmes for Industry and Entrepreneurship at Regent's University Business School, London. With extensive industry experience in sustainability transformation across Oil, FMCG/Retail, IT, and Government sectors through roles at Carbon Trust, SAP, and Wildlife Trusts, he integrates practical insights into academic leadership and teaching.

His academic foundation includes:

• BSc (Hons) Physics from Durham University (1983)
• MSc Information Systems and Technology from City University (1992)

Research Interests:
Dr. Dickinson pioneers Sustainability Management Theory and Metrics, notably developing Fractal Sustainability as a systems-based approach to organizational change. His work examines sustainability mindsets as innovation drivers, extending traditional frameworks like the triple bottom line to incorporate dynamic, multi-dimensional perspectives for business success.

Publication Trends:
His 2014-2021 scholarly output reveals consistent focus on operationalizing sustainability through analytical frameworks. Key themes include energy justice in fossil fuel subsidy reform, community engagement in international projects, and sustainability-profitability integration. Publications bridge theoretical innovation (e.g., fractal models) with practical applications in supply chain analytics and pandemic-related policy impacts.

Professional Recognition:
His distinctions include:

• Fellow of The Higher Education Academy
• Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufacturing and Commerce

Teaching Leadership:
As Interim Head of Programme for BA Global Management (2019-2021) and Pathway Leader for Enterprise/Sustainability streams, he has shaped curriculum across undergraduate and postgraduate levels. His module leadership spans Competitive Operations, Supply Chain Management, Oil and Gas Trading, and Enterprise courses, emphasizing sustainability integration in business education.