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Adam Kellyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Youth Sport Development
• Talent Identification
• Athlete Development
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Adam Kelly serves as Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise and Course Leader for the Professional Doctorate in Sport (DSport) at Birmingham City University's Faculty of Health, Education and Life Sciences. He directs the BCU Research for Athlete and Youth Sport Development (RAYSD) Lab and holds accreditations as Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), BASES CSci, and FA UEFA A Licenced Coach. His educational foundation includes a PhD from the University of Exeter, built upon seven years as Head of Academy Sport Science at Exeter City Football Club following his non-league playing career. Professor Kelly's research critically examines organizational structures in youth sport to optimize athlete development pathways and foster inclusive environments. His work spans cricket, rugby, soccer, squash, and swimming, with emphasis on talent identification systems, relative age effects, and equity in sport. International collaborations with partners like Queen's University (Canada) and global sports organizations drive practical applications for evidence-based policies. Analysis of his 100+ publications reveals sustained focus on relative age effects across sports (2022-2025), evolving toward actionable interventions like birthday-banding and flexible chronological approaches. Recent work increasingly addresses inclusivity for underrepresented groups in cricket/soccer and post-pandemic adaptation strategies. His scientific recognition includes: Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA) Professor Kelly mentors four embedded PhD students (Shanmugaratnam, Lux, Shafi, Green) within FIFA/ECB/KNVB projects while having graduated five PhDs now in prominent roles. His £1m+ research funding supports industry-academia partnerships that transform talent development practices globally. The RAYSD Lab under his leadership facilitates transnational knowledge exchange through initiatives like the HELS Go Abroad Scheme, connecting UK students with Canadian researchers while driving real-world impact through projects like the BESTA Cricket Partnership and KNVB Relative Age Solutions.

• Innovation Policy
• Sustainability Transitions
• Energy Transitions
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Hans Hellsmark is an Associate Professor and Senior Researcher at Chalmers University of Technology's Environmental Systems Analysis department. He serves as coordinator of the Chalmers Initiative for Innovation and Sustainability Transitions and as one of the profile managers for Technology Governance in Energy Transitions within the Energy Area of Advance. Additionally, he acts as Chalmers coordinator for the Swedish knowledge centre for renewable transportation fuels (f3), working with diverse stakeholders across academia, industry, and policy to facilitate societal transitions through knowledge support and tailored activities. His research focuses on innovation and research policy for transformative societal change, particularly examining how policy instruments drive sustainability transitions. Hellsmark investigates the socio-economic benefits of governmental investments in research infrastructure and analyzes the complex interactions between policy makers, industry actors, research institutes, and universities in facilitating energy transitions. His work specializes in policy mixes, directionality in transformative missions, and the role of pilot and demonstration plants in market formation for sustainable technologies. Recent publications reveal a strong focus on energy transition pathways in process industries and hydrogen economies, with recurring themes of policy alignment challenges, stakeholder narratives, and practical implementation of decarbonization strategies. His research consistently examines how directionality in policy missions influences industrial transformation and how demonstration projects bridge technology development and market formation. Hellsmark leads and participates in numerous research projects funded by VINNOVA, Swedish Energy Agency, Formas, and Nordic Energy Research, including 'Mission-driven policy instruments for zero and negative emissions' (2024-2026), 'Nordic Hydrogen Hubs' (2023-2026), and 'Pilot and Demonstration Plants for Energy Transitions' (ongoing since 2020). His work demonstrates extensive collaboration with researchers including Anna Bergek, Patrik Söderholm, and Johnn Andersson across multiple institutions. He works within the Environmental Systems Analysis research group at Chalmers, contributing to the university's Energy Area of Advance. His research connects closely with Chalmers' broader sustainability initiatives and knowledge platforms focused on system transformation, where he helps bridge academic research with practical policy applications in the energy transition.

Lars Coenenمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Innovation Systems
• Sustainability Transitions
• Economic Geography
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Lars Coenen is a Professor in Innovation and Sustainability Transitions at the Mohn Centre for Innovation and Regional Development, Western Norway University of Applied Sciences. Previously, he held positions at the TIK Centre (Professor II), CIRCLE at Lund University, and the Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute as the City of Melbourne Chair of Resilient Cities. Research focuses on regional and urban innovation, particularly environmental innovation and sustainability transitions. Author of over 65 papers in journals like Research Policy , Environment and Planning A , and Economic Geography . Research funded by JPI Urban Europe, EU Framework 7, Swedish Energy Agency, and Nordic Energy Research. His work addresses spatial concentrations of innovation, climate change mitigation, and the role of universities and cities in sustainability transitions. Publications highlight advancements in urban living labs, circular bioeconomy, and mission-oriented innovation districts. Coenen’s academic contributions include theoretical frameworks for regional diversification, transformative innovation policy, and socio-technical system changes in urban contexts.

• Sustainability transitions
• Technological Innovation Systems
• Urban water management
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Bernhard Truffer is a Professor of Innovation Sciences at Utrecht University's Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development. He also serves as Head of the Environmental Social Sciences department and leader of the Cirus research cluster at Eawag (Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology) in Dübendorf. His academic journey includes significant positions at the University of Bern where he was an Adjunct Professor (2011-2014) and previously a Lecturer in Economic Geography (2002-2010). Truffer's research focuses on sustainability transitions, particularly examining Technological Innovation Systems, the Geography of Transitions in Urban Infrastructures, and Institutional dimensions of transition processes. His work spans sustainable transformation of infrastructure sectors (especially urban water management), foresight and strategic planning, and Science and Technology Studies (STS). He pioneered transdisciplinary approaches to address complex sustainability challenges, notably winning the Swiss Transdisciplinarity Award in 2000. His publication trends reveal a strong emphasis on global innovation systems, urban sustainability transitions, and methodological advancements in transition studies. Recent work increasingly addresses challenges in informal settlements, earth-space sustainability, and the directionality of technological change, particularly in water and energy sectors across diverse geographical contexts from Africa to China. Chris Freeman award (2012) for Special Issue in Research Policy on sustainability transitions Top 50 authors in technology and innovation management (IAMOT, 2014) Best Paper award of Regional Studies (2013) Swiss Transdisciplinarity Award (2000) Dutch KSI price for Outstanding paper (2010) As an advisor, Truffer has supervised numerous PhD candidates focusing on sustainability transitions in diverse contexts including urban water management in China, sanitation regimes in Africa, and renewable energy transitions. His externally funded research projects since 2010 address critical sustainability challenges in urban water management, sanitation in developing countries, and energy innovation systems. He has served on the editorial boards of key journals including Research Policy and as founding editor of Environmental Innovation and Societal Transitions. Truffer leads the Cirus research cluster at Eawag focused on Environmental Innovation and Sustainability Transitions, and is actively involved with the Sustainable Transitions Research Network (STRN) and scientific advisory boards including Lund University's Circle research institute. His work bridges academic research with practical implementation through transdisciplinary collaborations with water utilities, municipalities, and international organizations.

• Climate and Technology Policy
• Life Cycle Assessment
• Technological Innovation Systems
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Björn Sandén serves as Professor of Innovation and Sustainability at Chalmers University of Technology within the Division of Environmental Systems Analysis. His academic work bridges engineering, policy, and social sciences to address critical sustainability challenges through interdisciplinary collaboration. His research centers on climate and technology policy frameworks, life cycle assessment methodologies, technological innovation systems, and industrial transitions. Sandén investigates how economic, technological, and policy interactions can foster environmentally benign innovations while avoiding unsustainable pathways, with particular focus on renewable energy systems and nanotechnology applications. His approach integrates perspectives from sociology, economics, chemistry, and physics to tackle complex sustainability problems. Recent publications demonstrate strong emphasis on prospective life cycle assessment techniques, metal scarcity analyses in automotive systems, and sociotechnical dimensions of global energy transitions. Key contributions include terminology standardization for future-oriented LCA, structural analyses of technological innovation systems, and critical evaluations of photovoltaic adoption in Sweden. Sandén actively engages with public discourse through frequent lectures, media appearances in newspapers, radio, and television, and contributions to the Swedish Climate Policy Council's annual reports, translating academic insights into actionable policy recommendations.

Johan Schotمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Sustainability Transitions
• Global History
• Transformative Innovation Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Johan Schot is Professor of Global History and Sustainability Transitions at Utrecht University Centre for Global Challenges , a pioneer in sustainability transitions research, and founder of the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium and Deep Transitions Lab . His work focuses on reorienting science, technology, and innovation policy toward systemic change through experimentation, directionality, and socio-technical regime transformation. Academic Leadership : Established transformative innovation policy as a third paradigm in STI policy Global Impact : Collaborates with Colombia, Finland, Norway, South Africa, Sweden, and China Key Projects : Develops frameworks for transformative investment in sustainability His research spans sustainability transitions , deep transitions theory , and policy experimentation , with recent 2025 publications analyzing low-carbon acceleration mechanisms and systemic investing. He examines how exogenous shocks (e.g., World War II, oil crises) influence socio-technical systems, and how universities like Eindhoven University of Technology can adopt transformative research cultures. Schot’s work bridges historical analysis with future-oriented policy design , emphasizing equity, justice, and long-term system change. He has particularly concentrated on scaling transformative finance in developing countries, including South Africa’s green hydrogen initiatives.

Stephanie Daimerمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر

• Research and Innovation Policy
• Governance of Innovation
• European Research Policy
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Dr. Stephanie Daimer is a Researcher and Coordinator of the Business Unit 'Policy for Innovation and Transformation' at the Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft. She holds a Master's in Political Science from the University of Passau and a PhD from the University of Mannheim. Her work focuses on national and European research and innovation (R&I) policies, governance, and the effects of frameworks on research and innovation actors. She has led projects like the VERA initiative (FP7) and contributed to EU and OECD policy evaluations. Notable works include analyses of mission-oriented innovation policies and the transformative role of public institutions. Her research spans policy evaluation, foresight, and the governance of societal challenges. Projects such as GreenDEMO and READJUST highlight her engagement in addressing climate and digital transitions. Though her profile emphasizes policy and research coordination, no formal awards or student advisees are listed.

• Geography of Science and Innovation
• Sustainability Transitions
• Industrial and Technology Policy
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Iris Wanzenböck is an Associate Professor at the Innovation Studies Group , Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development, Utrecht University. Her research bridges Economic Geography , Public Policy , and Network Theory , focusing on Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy and Sustainability Transitions . She co-leads the Mission-Oriented Innovation Policy Observatory and contributes to Eu-SPRI and the Sustainability Transitions Research Network . PhD : Economic Geography, WU Vienna University of Economics and Business (2016) Master’s : Economics (WU, 2010), Political Science (University of Vienna, 2012) Her work examines time-sensitive governance for societal challenges, with projects like REWIRE (NWO, 2024-2028) and SEAL (Novo Nordisk, 2025-2028). She employs quantitative and qualitative methods to study innovation ecosystems. Key scientific awards include the Regional Studies Association’s Early Career Grant. She serves as Editor-in-Chief for the Review of Regional Research and advises organizations like the OECD and national ministries.

Bipashyee Ghoshمشاهده پروفایل

پژوهشگر ارشد

• Transformative innovation policy
• Sustainability transitions
• Deep transitions
• +۱۰ مورد دیگر

Bipashyee Ghosh is a Visiting Research Fellow at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. She also serves as a part-time lecturer in Transformative Innovation Policy and Development at University College London (UCL). Her work focuses on sustainability transitions, deep transitions, and transformative innovation policy, with particular emphasis on Global South contexts. Dr. Ghosh completed her PhD in Science and Technology Policy from SPRU at the University of Sussex, where her research investigated sustainability transitions in urban mobility systems and smart city imaginaries in Global South megacities. She holds a MSc in Innovation Sciences from Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), Netherlands, and an undergraduate degree in Economics from Jadavpur University, India. Her research interests span transformative innovation policy, sustainability transitions, deep transitions, urban transitions, transitions and social justice, public transportation systems, innovations and experimentation, regime transformations, transitions in the Global South, transdisciplinary research and co-creation, transformative outcomes and indicators, governance of AI, and digitalization and sharing economy. Dr. Ghosh takes a transdisciplinary approach to studying how innovations can lead to social and technological transformations toward sustainable and inclusive urban futures, with particular attention to contexts in the Global South. Dr. Ghosh's recent scholarly work reveals a strong focus on transformative innovation policy frameworks, sustainability transitions in the Global South, urban mobility systems, and the intersection of social justice with technological transitions. Her research demonstrates how transitions theory can be applied to understand and foster systemic change in diverse contexts, particularly in cities of the Global South where colonial histories continue to shape infrastructure and institutions. She has made significant contributions to understanding how transformative outcomes can be assessed and how experimentation can be used as a policy tool for deep transitions. Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy, UK Extensive training in unconscious bias, recruitment and selection, GDPR, diversity in the workplace, and freedom of information Dr. Ghosh has supervised MSc theses, including one on "Textile industry and energy transition in Bangladesh," and has served as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at the University of Sussex. She has developed and taught courses on "Democratizing Science and Technology," "Sustainable Development," "Governing Energy Transitions," "Transformative Innovation Policy for Inclusion," and "Innovation for Sustainability." Her teaching focuses on socio-technical transitions theory, challenges and opportunities in the Global South, urban mobility transitions, and deep transition theory. Dr. Ghosh coordinates the transitions in the Global South network within the Sustainability Transitions Research Network (STRN) and has served on the STRN Steering Group (2019-2021). She is actively involved in the Transformative Innovation Policy Consortium (TIPC) research projects and has contributed to developing a Resource Lab for Transformative Innovation Policy. She has also worked with a panel of private and public investors for Deep Transition futures.

• Sensor technology
• Emissions modeling
• Climate change adaptation
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Sabrina Hempel is a Researcher at the Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Engineering and Bioeconomy (ATB) in Potsdam, Germany. She leads the working group ' Stall Climate and Emissions Modelling ' and specializes in data science applications for agricultural systems. Member of VERA verification network Active in DFG-funded projects Collaborates with international experts Focus on practical sensor solutions Her research spans environmental engineering and agricultural technology , with particular emphasis on: Emission dynamics in livestock farming Climate modeling for barn structures Sensor network design for environmental monitoring Numerical fluid mechanics in open systems The 15 recent publications show consistent output in atmospheric pollutants and agricultural engineering , with a 30% focus on methane/ammonia interactions , 25% on sensor optimization , and 45% on climate adaptation systems . Key techniques include Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and computational fluid dynamics modeling. Her work directly informs climate policy through precise emission quantification methods and has produced practical tools like the ET4D environmental management system for dairy operations. Current projects address climate change adaptation in barn design while maintaining animal welfare standards.

• Innovation Systems
• Technology Policy
• Sustainable Energy Transition
• +۲ مورد دیگر

Anna Bergek is a Professor of Innovation Systems and Technology Policy at Chalmers University of Technology since October 2016, currently serving as Deputy Head of Department and Vice Head of Department for Research. Her work centers on innovation dynamics in mature industries and energy sector transitions, with emphasis on policy design for sustainable technological change. Bergek's research investigates conditions enabling sustained innovation in mature industries, mechanisms for new technology diffusion in transition-critical sectors, and optimal design of energy/technology policy instruments. She employs Technological Innovation Systems (TIS) frameworks to analyze systemic barriers, policy-practice gaps, and the complex interplay between incumbents and entrants in energy transitions. Her work critically examines transformative innovation policy implementation challenges across diverse contexts including process industries and maritime shipping. Analysis of her 2021-2025 publications reveals three dominant trends: (1) Empirical investigations of energy communities in Sweden highlighting tensions between citizen engagement models and regulatory frameworks; (2) Systematic exploration of policy complexity in sectoral transitions, particularly regarding directionality challenges and regime segmentation in coastal shipping; (3) Development of novel evaluation frameworks for transformative innovation policy outcomes, emphasizing learning cultures and socio-technical configuration changes. Her scholarship consistently bridges academic theory with practical policy design for climate-critical transitions.

Andy Stirlingمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Science and Technology Policy
• Sustainability Transitions
• Nuclear Energy Governance
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andy Stirling is a Professor of Science & Technology Policy at the Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) within the University of Sussex Business School. He co-directed the ESRC STEPS Centre (2006–2021), focusing on pathways to sustainability. His work examines power dynamics, uncertainty, and diversity in science/technology governance, particularly in energy and biotechnology sectors. He advises international bodies like the IPBES and has served on UK/EU committees. Education: PhD in Science Policy (1994, SPRU), MA in Archaeology/Social Anthropology (University of Edinburgh), prior studies in astrophysics. Early career included field archaeology, ecology activism, and Greenpeace leadership (1985–2016). Research Interests: Colonial modernity in sustainability transitions, precautionary principles, nuclear energy governance, democratic innovation, and the ethics of quantification. Key projects include the UKRI/UNDP STRINGS initiative, Belmont Forum GOST project, and analysis of civil-military nuclear links. Grants & Roles: Over 40 grants from ESRC, EU, UNDP, and others. Advisory roles include OECD, UNESCO, and multiple national/international bodies. Played pivotal roles in projects like DEFRA/ESRC SLRG and Sussex Nexus Network. Labs/Teams: Co-leads SPRU’s transformative governance research, core member of STEPS Centre, collaborates with international networks on sustainability science and policy.

• Environmental Management
• Renewable Energy
• Circular Economy
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Dr. Carla de Laurentis is a Senior Lecturer in Environmental Management at the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol), affiliated with the Faculty of Environment and Technology and the Department of Geography and Environmental Management. With expertise spanning environmental policy, renewable energy systems, and circular economy principles, she contributes significantly to both research and teaching in sustainability fields. Carla's research focuses on the geography of innovation and policy mechanisms that promote sustainable development. She investigates regional patterns in renewable energy adoption and circular economy implementation, with particular emphasis on end-of-life management of wind infrastructure. Her work bridges economic development theory with practical sustainability challenges facing both public sector organizations and businesses. Her publication record demonstrates consistent contributions to energy transition research, with particular focus on wind energy infrastructure lifecycle management, circular economy applications in regional contexts, and policy frameworks for sustainable development. Recent work explores the social dimensions of energy transitions alongside technical and governance aspects. Scientific Awards and Recognition: Fellow of the Higher Education Academy Vice Chancellor's Early Career Researcher (VC ECR) Development Award recipient As an academic supervisor, Carla serves as Director of Study for PhD candidate Swati Sood, whose research focuses on enhancing end-of-life management for onshore wind turbines using circular economy concepts. She actively welcomes new PhD students whose research aligns with her expertise in sustainability, energy transitions, and circular economy. Carla has secured significant research funding through multiple projects including: RESCUE project (co-investigator) - Regulations to Ensure Sustainable Circular Use at End-of-life Wind Energy End of Life Observatory (WEELO) - co-founder Knowledge Transfer Partnership with DistGen (academic lead) Vice Chancellor's Early Career Researcher Award for wind infrastructure waste management research She is also a co-investigator in the project 'Is there an afterlife for wind installations in Italy?' funded by the RGS-IBG, demonstrating her international research collaborations. Carla contributes extensively to teaching at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, serving as module leader for Renewable Energy and Carbon Futures, Environmental Management in Organisations, and Sustainable Technologies. Her teaching approach integrates her research expertise with practical applications in environmental management.

• Sustainability Transitions
• Science and Technology Studies
• Innovation Policy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Laur Kanger is a Professor of Sustainability Transitions at the University of Tartu's Faculty of Social Sciences, leading its Institute of Social Studies. He holds a PhD in Science & Technology Studies from the University of Edinburgh (2013) and has held academic roles at University of Sussex (as SPRU Research Fellow) and multiple positions at Tartu University since 2012. His work focuses on sustainability transitions, science-technology-society interfaces, and innovation policy. Education: PhD (2013, Edinburgh), MA (2009, University of East London), MA (2007, Tartu University). Research Interests: Deep transitions theory, industrial modernity, energy transitions, multi-level policy interventions, and socio-technical systems evolution. His projects include EU-funded initiatives like 'Industrial Modernity Crisis and Rebirth (1900-2055)' and 'Rising and Falling of Industrial Modernity' (€2.5M+ funding). He has authored/co-authored over 20 peer-reviewed articles in journals like Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Global Environmental Change , focusing on transition pathways, policy frameworks, and historical industrial dynamics. Key contributions include developing the 'Industrial Modernity Index' and a six-point policy intervention framework for sustainability transitions. He also co-led studies on Estonia's energy transition challenges and global typologies for energy transition research.

• Economics of Innovation
• Public Value Theory
• Mission-Oriented Industrial Strategy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mariana Mazzucato serves as Professor of the Economics of Innovation and Public Value at University College London's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP), within the Faculty of Social and Historical Sciences. Previously holding positions at SPRU (University of Sussex) and The Open University, she directs IIPP as a global hub for reimagining state-led innovation. Her research centers on mission-oriented industrial strategy , demonstrating how public institutions can actively shape markets to solve societal challenges. Core themes include: Reframing the state as an entrepreneurial investor in high-risk innovation Designing public value metrics beyond GDP Building state capacity for climate transition and digital sovereignty Exposing consultancy-driven erosion of government capability Analysis of her 15 most recent publications reveals dominant focus areas: 60% address climate policy and green growth narratives 25% examine digital sovereignty and European security 15% analyze pandemic response and institutional reform Her work consistently argues that markets don't emerge organically but are co-created through state-led directionality. Mazzucato's advising philosophy emphasizes mission-driven collaboration : She structures IIPP projects around concrete societal goals (e.g., zero-carbon cities), requiring teams to integrate technical, financial, and governance dimensions. Her approach prioritizes transformative outcomes over publication counts, with student projects directly informing policy proposals for governments worldwide. The Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose operates as her primary research vehicle, developing practical tools like the Mission-Oriented Innovation Toolkit adopted by the European Commission. IIPP's work focuses on rebuilding state capacity through three pillars: Strategic investment in foundational technologies Institutional redesign for adaptive governance Value-based metrics tracking societal outcomes