Tim Foxon

Tim Foxon is a Professor of Sustainability Transitions at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. His research focuses on technological and social aspects of energy transitions, including low-carbon economy pathways, energy-use and economic growth interdependencies, and digital society impacts. He has held academic roles at institutions such as the University of Leeds and Imperial College London.

Education & Career:

• Current: Professor (2015–present), SPRU, University of Sussex
• Past roles include Reader at the University of Leeds (2007–2015) and Research Associate at Imperial College London (1996–2005).

Research Interests:

• Energy demand reduction, low-carbon transitions, digital society impacts, economic growth frameworks.
• Current projects include the EDRC Governance Theme and Local Green New Deals initiatives.

Grants & Collaborations:

• Leading EPSRC/ESRC-funded projects on energy demand, digital services, and transition pathways.
• Co-investigator on the Energy Demand Research Centre (EDRC).

Publications: Over 120+ articles and books, including Energy and Economic Growth (2018), focusing on systemic approaches to sustainability transitions. Recent work explores teleworking's energy impacts, 5G energy use, and net-zero community strategies.

Labs & Affiliations:

• SPRU PhD Programme Coordinator.
• Board member of the European Society for Ecological Economics.