- Professor of Innovation & Regional Growth, Co-director of Centre for Governance, Regions and Industrial Strategy (CGRIS), University of Bath
My current research considers 'place-based' perspectives of economic growth, as well as industrial strategy and innovation policy. Using theoretical perspectives from evolutionary economic geography I am interested in how prior or existing regional assets, capabilities, resources and institutions can constrain or enable place-based growth, how these co-evolve in regional economic ecosystems and lead to new innovation and market opportunities. I particularly enjoy organisational perspectives - universities, anchor firms, coworking spaces and local government bodies - and how they contribute to the development of innovative capabilities and socioeconomic growth within their locality.
Experience
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–presentSenior Lecturer in Management Strategy and Organisation, University of Bath
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2026–presentProfessor of Innovation and Regional Growth, University of Bath
Education
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University of Ulster, BA (Hons) Applied Economics
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University of Reading, MSc International Business & European Integration
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University of Reading, PhD Economics
Professional Memberships
- Fellow of the Regional Studies Association
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