Frank Boons

Frank Boons is Professor of Innovation & Sustainability at the University of Manchester, affiliated with IMP Innovation, Strategy and Sustainability research group. His research addresses fundamental transitions toward circular economies through interdisciplinary approaches combining innovation studies, industrial ecology, and sustainability science.

Boons' research examines the dynamics of sustainable innovation across multiple domains:

• Material flow management and resource efficiency in industrial systems
• Development of circular business models and sustainable value chains
• Socio-technical transitions in food, mobility, and manufacturing sectors
• Policy integration for climate-resilient economies

His publication portfolio demonstrates strong emphasis on circular economy transitions through historical analysis, policy development, and business model innovation. Recent works frequently engage with pandemic impacts on sustainable systems and critical material flows.

Boons contributes to sustainability governance through editorial roles at Journal of Cleaner Production (since 2016), Business Strategy and Environment (since 2014), and Journal of Industrial Ecology (since 2013). Research projects include RE3 - Rethinking Resources and Recycling (2019-2020) and SCI reassignment for sustainable consumption research.