Richard Morton

Dr. Richard Morton is a Senior Lecturer at the Manchester School of Architecture, where he leads BA3 and the Infrastructure Space Atelier. He holds a PhD from Lancaster University (2020) and completed his BA, B.Arch, and MA at MSA (2004-2008).

• Manchester Metropolitan University (Senior Lecturer, 2019-present)
• Lancaster University (PhD candidate, 2016-2020)
• Industry experience in security, satellite, and mobile communication technologies

Richard's research focuses on the ethics of digital technologies and their transformative impact on cities. His work bridges academia and industry, examining autonomous vehicles, digital healthcare delivery, and data-driven urban regeneration. He has led projects like the Highlands and Islands Data Mapping and Data Mapping Cornwall, funded by Satellite Applications Catapult and LEPs.

Recent publications and exhibitions (2023-2025) emphasize landscape regeneration, territorial boundary redefinition, and stakeholder-driven design. His Scottish Life Sciences Award (2015) for the Satellite Ultrasound for Rural Stroke (SURS) project highlights his innovative contributions to digital healthcare.

• Scottish Life Sciences Award for Innovation (2015)

Richard has conducted collaborative workshops with stakeholders in Cumbria and Cornwall, advancing methodologies for integrating digital connectivity into urban and landscape design. His Infrastructure Space Atelier at MSA explores the intersection of technology, ethics, and spatial design.