Adam Mccarthy

Adam Mccarthy is a Researcher at the Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, specializing in the intersection of biotechnology, sustainability governance, and responsible innovation. His work addresses ethical frameworks for emerging technologies in engineering biology and digital innovation systems.

His research focuses on Responsible Innovation, Sustainability Assessment, and Biotechnology Governance, examining how AI-enabled engineering biology can integrate environmental impact considerations. Key areas include rapid assessment tools for early-stage innovations, public biofoundries as translation platforms, and governance models for digital sustainability.

Recent publications reveal a trend toward practical frameworks for sustainability in engineering biology, emphasizing real-time environmental impact assessment and stakeholder engagement. His work bridges digital innovation with ethical responsibility, particularly in AI-driven biomanufacturing contexts.

He is actively affiliated with the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research and Manchester Institute of Biotechnology, contributing to interdisciplinary projects on responsible technology development and UN Sustainable Development Goals.