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Adrian Smith is a Professor of Technology and Society at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. He has been affiliated with SPRU since 1997 and serves as a Visiting Researcher at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid's Centro de Innovación en Tecnología para el Desarrollo Humano. His research focuses on the governance and politics of innovation for sustainability, particularly in grassroots movements, socio-technical transitions, and post-growth societies.
Smith holds a BEng in Mechanical Engineering (Bristol), MSc in Environmental Technology (Imperial College), DPhil in Science & Technology Policy (Sussex), and an Advanced Diploma in Spanish (Brighton). His work bridges sociology, political science, and innovation studies, addressing topics like smart cities, community energy systems, and digital democracy.
His key research interests include:
- Grassroots innovations for sustainable development
- Transformations of socio-technical systems
- Rethinking innovation for post-growth economies
- Knowledge politics in urban governance
Smith's recent articles analyze post-growth innovation, post-automation labor dynamics, and inclusive energy systems. His work has been cited over 1,000 times in 2022 alone, reflecting his influence in sustainability studies. He has secured grants from ESRC, EPSRC, and international collaborations, focusing on low-carbon innovation and community wealth building.
Notable scientific recognition includes being ranked in the top 1% of Web of Science highly cited researchers from 2019-2022. His research emphasizes participatory methods and has informed UN policy frameworks on sustainable development goals.
Smith supervises PhD students exploring decentralized energy ownership, Latin American bioeconomies, and urban food systems. He collaborates internationally with institutions like the STEPS Centre and PATHWAYS Network to advance transformative sustainability pathways.