معرفی
Macarena Beltran is a Lecturer at Northumbria University's Leadership and Human Resource Management Department. She also holds an external position at Coventry University starting December 2025. Her research focuses on circular economy frameworks, environmental sustainability, and renewable energy adoption, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals. She is the Principal Investigator (PI) of two active projects: 'Exploring pathways to accelerate solar rooftops adoption in Indonesia' (British Council-funded) and 'Water bonds to mitigate environmental risks' (ESRC-funded).
- Education:
Her work integrates resource management theories and social innovation strategies, addressing challenges in waste-to-energy systems, bio-based packaging, and microplastic pollution. Recent studies analyze public discourse on photovoltaic adoption in Indonesia and behavioral impacts of disposable face masks. She actively accepts PhD students and has 121 citations across 17 publications.
- Key Projects:
Current projects focus on accelerating solar energy adoption in Indonesia and developing financial instruments (green bonds) to manage environmental risks. Her research combines policy analysis, consumer behavior studies, and cross-sector collaboration to advance sustainable practices globally.
