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Dr. Chloe Billing is a Research Fellow at City-REDI, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. Her research focuses on regional innovation ecosystems, technology transfer, and the competitiveness of firms, particularly in the space sector.
Educational Background:
- PhD in Geography, University of Birmingham (2017)
- Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Research Methods and Skills (Distinction), University of Birmingham (2017)
- MSc in Resilience & Urban Living (Distinction), University of Birmingham (2013)
- BA Hons in Geography (First Class), University of Birmingham (2012)
Her research explores how regional economies can grow through university-industry collaboration, especially in emerging sectors like space. She investigates both institutional challenges in technology transfer and firm-level barriers to innovation such as skills gaps. Her work combines economic geography with policy analysis, focusing on regional productivity and the impact of national events like Brexit on subnational areas.
Dr. Billing’s publications appear in top journals such as Economic Geography and Regional Studies, with research themes including satellite manufacturing, hybrid service-product innovation, and regional inequality. She led a UK Space Agency-funded project to develop a West Midlands space cluster, demonstrating her engagement with regional economic development policy.
Scientific Awards:
- Awarded the Annual Prize by the Economic Geography Research Group, Royal Geographical Society, for best PhD thesis in economic geography in the UK (2016)
She collaborates with researchers across disciplines and institutions, contributing to both academic scholarship and practical policy insights. While she has not yet advised any students, her leadership in funded research projects highlights her growing influence in the field of regional economic development.
Labs and Research Centers:
She is affiliated with City-REDI (City-Region Economic Development Institute), a research center focused on urban and regional economic development at the University of Birmingham.
