معرفی
Dr. Miles Weaver is an Associate Professor in Systemic Sustainability and Supply Chain Management at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School. Holding a PhD and First-Class Honours degree from Aston Business School, his research emphasizes systemic approaches to business-community engagement for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and place-making. He plays a pivotal role in Edinburgh’s designation as the first UK member of the global Cities CAN-B movement and co-founded the charity Everyone’s Edinburgh. Miles also serves on the Just Economic Transition Group, supporting Scotland’s net-zero transition.
- Education:
- PhD in Management, Aston Business School
- First-Class Honours in Business, Aston Business School
His research spans systemic sustainability, supply chain resilience, and regenerative business models, with a focus on climate resilience and stakeholder engagement. Recent work explores the circular economy, nature-based solutions, and operational research applications in sustainability.
His publications highlight systems thinking for SDGs, cybernetic approaches to humanitarian logistics, and regenerative practices in smallholder farming. Themes include climate adaptation, ethical supply chains, and community-driven sustainability.
Scientific Awards:
- Winner, Advance HE Collaborative Award for Teaching Excellence (2020)
- Winner, Herald Higher Education Award for Enhancing Student Learning (2015)
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
- Admitted to Beta Gamma Sigma International Honour Society
- Winner, Vice-Chancellor Distinguished Teaching Award, De Montfort University
He supervises PhD students in areas like smallholder farming, humanitarian logistics, and regenerative supply chains, while leading projects such as the Charity Board Initiative and the Get on Board Competency Pathway. His Climate Responsive Procurement pilot study (2022-2023) aligns CSR activities with local needs.
