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David Arkell is the Director of Business Development and an academic within the Faculty of Business and Law at Anglia Ruskin University. His work bridges interdisciplinary research and strategic partnerships, focusing on sustainable development and innovation. He holds a PhD in corporate strategy, with expertise in emotions in organizations and reflective practice.
- Education:
- Masters in civil engineering
- Masters in transport planning
- Masters in management
- Masters in marketing
- PhD in corporate strategy
Research Interests: David specializes in sustainable built environments, smart city initiatives, and clean-tech innovation. His work emphasizes collaboration between industry, government, and education to drive large-scale projects like the £27m EU-funded SmartLIFE initiative. He promotes modern construction methods and renewable energy technologies through international partnerships.
Grants & Partnerships: David secured £27m in EU funding for strategic partnerships in Cambridgeshire and pioneered the SmartLIFE network with centers in Cambridge, Hamburg, and Malmö. He collaborates with the Intellectual Property Office and Smart City agencies to advance enterprise and skills parks in environmental fields.
- Advising & Teaching:
- Doctoral supervisor at Anglia Ruskin’s Faculty of Business and Law
- Tutor for Cambridge University’s Interdisciplinary Design for the Built Environment (IDBE) Master’s course
- Occasional external examiner for engineering and architecture dissertations at Cambridge University
Labs & Initiatives: He originated the multi-million-pound Cambridge enterprise and skills park connecting startups, SMEs, and social enterprises in clean-tech and environmental sectors. His work through SmartLIFE continues to influence global approaches to modern construction and sustainability.
