Adrian Kuah

Professor Adrian Kuah is a distinguished academic at James Cook University's Singapore campus, holding the position of Professor of Strategy & Sustainability. He leads research initiatives in the Circular Economy and Sustainability Grand Challenges, with a focus on remanufacturing, recycling, and climate change transition. His career spans over 30 years, marked by contributions to policy-making and standardization, including roles with the ISO Technical Committee 323 and the Singapore National Committee for Circularity of Materials. He has authored nearly 100 papers and secured over AUD 1.8 million in research grants from institutions like EPSRC and UNEP. His educational background includes a PhD from the University of Manchester (2007), an MBA from the University of Strathclyde (1998), and a Bachelor of Engineering from Nanyang Technological University (1995).

Research interests emphasize sustainable infrastructure, decarbonization, and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Recent publications explore digital servitization, reverse logistics, and multicultural governance. He actively mentors PhD candidates and advises on international bodies like ASEAN Secretariat. Awards include the Royal Society of Arts Fellowship (2024) and recognition as a top 1.8% circular economy researcher globally. His work bridges academia and policy, influencing sustainable practices in developing nations through ISO initiatives and UNEP-funded projects.

Key projects include founding JCU’s Circular Economy program and leading the $9 billion Deep Tunnel Sewerage System project in Singapore. He chairs accreditation bodies and oversees programs like LB5113 Corporate Strategy. Grants have supported studies on textile value chains in Indonesia and servitization in museums.