Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable CommunitiesAbout us
Introduction to the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities
Professor Matthew Hannon and Dr Jennifer Roberts give an introduction to the Strathclyde Institute for Sustainable Communities.
Our staff
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Matthew Hannon
Director
Matt is Director of SISC and Professor of Sustainable Energy Business and Policy at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, within Strathclyde Business School.
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Jen Roberts
Deputy Director
Jen is Senior Lecturer in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Strathclyde.
Iain Cairns
Head of Research
Iain is a Senior Lecturer at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, within Strathclyde Business School.
Laura Major
Research Fellow
Laura is a researcher working with SISC as part of the People-Led Net Zero project.
Finlay Bain Kerr
Research Associate
Finlay is a post-doctoral researcher working with SISC as part of the JUST-Systems project.
Our PhD researchers
Caoilte Bashford
PhD Researcher
Based in the Hunter Centre, Caoilte is working as part of the People-Led Net Zero project. His research will investigate people-led approaches to transitions in polycentric and multilevel governance contexts, aiming to inform community governance practice and contribute to greater justice and democracy in sustainable transitions.
Rachel Bray
PhD Researcher
Based in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Rachel is interested in how communities are engaged in local energy planning, whether this aligns with the principles of a Just Transition, and what can be done to empower them in decision-making.
Amanda Bryan
PhD Researcher
Based in the Hunter Centre, Amanda is working with SISC as part of the JUST-Systems project. She is examining the governance of Community Benefit Funds and the role they play in regional development and delivering transformational change.
Rebecca Gowens
PhD Researcher
Based in Civil and Environmental Engineering, Becca's research has included evaluating community engagement and participation and focuses on the governance and administration of community benefit funds, and their alignment with the justice tenets.
Alexa Green
PhD Researcher
Based at the Hunter Centre, Alexa is most interested in understanding how communities can engage in sustainable action and shape transformative policies for a just and sustainable transition in Scotland and abroad
Jan Jasinski
PhD Researcher
Based at the Hunter Centre, Jan is working on making smart energy more just and fair.
Sophie Whelan
PhD Researcher
Based in Electronic & Electrical Engineering, Sophie is a part of the EPSRC EnerHy CDT.
Our Advisory Group
SISC's Advisory Group
SISC is supported by an Advisory Group, composed of key voices from across Scotland and the UK. Learn more about the AG's membership here, and access public minutes from AG meetings here.
Our PhD Network
The SISC PhD Network
Hosted by SISC and co-ordinated by our PhD researchers, the SISC PhD Network brings together PhDs from across the University working in areas related to SISC's research. Learn more about the network and how to join it here.