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Dr John Owens is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Education, Communication & Society at King's College London. He co-directs the Centre for Public Policy Research and previously founded the BA Social Sciences programme. His research focuses on applying philosophical and sociological theories to policy challenges in education, healthcare, and environmental sectors, emphasizing critical realism and the capabilities approach. He teaches modules on social justice, environment-society relations, and education policy at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
Research Interests: John explores ethical, social, and political dimensions of public policy through interdisciplinary lenses. His work addresses autonomy, equity, and justice in contexts like environmental pedagogy, healthcare professionalism under austerity, and disability service personalization. He has led projects funded by the Health Foundation and Wellcome Trust, investigating topics like self-management support for long-term conditions and interdisciplinary bioethics training.
Publications: His recent works include studies on wearable technology's impact on autonomy, medical professionalism in challenging environments, and the financialization of public services. He has contributed to journals like *Health Care Analysis*, *BMJ Leader*, and *Frontiers in Education*, with over 30 peer-reviewed articles and book chapters.
Advising & Grants: John supervises doctoral research on topics like pediatric professionalism and environmental youth engagement. He co-led projects on healthcare ethics and self-management strategies, supported by major health foundations. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals on health, education, and climate action.
Labs/Teams: Active in King's Climate & Sustainability Research and the Centre for Public Policy Research, focusing on policy analysis for social justice in education, healthcare, and environmental policy.
