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Professor Stelvia Matos is an Associate Professor and Reader in Social Innovation Management and Sustainable Management at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey. She heads the Centre for Social Innovation Management and serves as co-editor-in-chief of Technovation. Her work focuses on the interplay between social, environmental, and economic factors in innovation dynamics, with particular emphasis on addressing global challenges such as climate change, sustainable supply chains, and poverty reduction in developing economies.
Her research employs exploratory grounded theory and case study methods, contributing to both academic journals and practitioner-oriented publications. Key areas of investigation include the paradoxes of sustainable innovation, the role of institutions in low-income entrepreneurial contexts, and the development of frameworks for integrating social factors into engineering and business education.
Research Interests:
- Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
- Social Entrepreneurship and Poverty Alleviation
- Sustainable Supply Chain Governance
- Global Health Policy and Innovation
- Technology Adoption in Developing Regions
- Decolonizing Management Knowledge
Professor Matos has published extensively in top-tier journals such as Journal of Management Studies (ABS4/FT50), International Journal of Operations and Production Management, and Technovation. Her work bridges theory and practice, with a focus on creating actionable solutions for inclusive growth and sustainable development. She actively participates in international forums like the Sino-UK Forum and leads initiatives to integrate sustainability into business education curricula.
