Manuel Morales

Manuel Morales serves as a Lecturer-researcher at ESC Clermont Business School, affiliated with the Strategy, Territory and Actor Networks (STeRA) research axis. His academic work spans multiple institutions including Clermont Auvergne University, Centre d'Études et de Recherches sur le Développement International (CERDI), and Neoma Business School. He completed his doctoral studies at Université Clermont Auvergne (2017-2020) with a thesis on industrial symbiosis as a model of strong sustainability.

Dr. Morales specializes in circular economy, supply chain management, sustainability, industrial economics, natural resource management, environmental engineering, and network analysis. His research employs system dynamics and causal loop diagrams to analyze industrial symbiosis networks, examining how geographical proximity and stakeholder interactions influence sustainability transitions. His work frequently addresses the practical implementation of circular economy principles in industrial settings, particularly in the building and construction sector, steel industry, and biorefineries.

His recent publications demonstrate a strong focus on industrial symbiosis dynamics, waste management systems, and sustainable urban development. Morales' research often combines theoretical frameworks with case studies from Europe, particularly France, examining how industrial networks can achieve sustainability through material flow optimization and cooperative arrangements. His methodological approach integrates system dynamics with stakeholder theory to model complex industrial ecosystems.

As an active researcher, Morales has presented his work at international conferences including the IEEE European Technology & Engineering Management Summit in Kaunas, Lithuania (2023) and the Entretiens Jacques Cartier in Montreal, Canada (2022), demonstrating his international research engagement in sustainability science.