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Dr Sean Thomas is a Reader at the University of York's York Law School, specializing in commercial and property law. He holds a PhD from the University of Manchester and has held academic positions at Durham, Leicester, and Anglia Ruskin Universities. His research focuses on ownership transfer in personal property, circular economy legal frameworks, and smart technology implications. He co-authored the fourth edition of Bradgate’s Commercial Law (OUP 2024) and advises projects like the Commercial Code initiative. He chairs the Staff-Student Forum and coordinates research seminars at York Law School.
Education:
- LLB (Durham)
- PhD (Manchester)
Research Interests: Circular economy legal challenges, smart technology in commercial law, historical development of commercial law, and property law interfaces with intellectual property and land law. His work critiques legal frameworks for circular economy transitions and smart technology impacts on ownership.
External Roles: External examiner for Bristol, Manchester, and Sheffield Universities' law programs. Advisory board member for the Everyday Cyborgs and Commercial Code projects.
Teaching: Leads modules on Personal Property Law and contributes to the MSc Green Chemistry. Recognized for innovative teaching methods and Problem-Based Learning.
Labs/Teams: Collaborates with management scholars on circular economy projects and waste supply chains. Engaged in interdisciplinary research on servitisation and circular economy transactions.
