Personal profile

Overview

PhD Candidate in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy at Alliance Manchester Business School, The University of Manchester.

I am part of a ESRC NWSSDTP CASE Studentship in collaboration with SISTER Manchester (ID Manchester). The project is titled A framework for understanding the impact of inclusive ‘Innovation District’ initiatives.

My research focus include; Inclusive Innovation Districts, Regional Development/Policies, Social Infrastructure, Foundational Economy, Path Dependencies.

My PhD supervisors are Prof. Kieron Flanagan and Prof. Elvira Uyarra.

Education/Academic qualification

Master of Arts, Human Geography Research, Newcastle University

16 Sept 202431 Aug 2025

Award Date: 6 Nov 2025

Bachelor of Arts, Geography and Spatial Science, University of Tokyo

1 Apr 202031 Mar 2024

Award Date: 31 Mar 2024

Research Beacons, Institutes and Platforms

  • Manchester Institute of Innovation Research
  • Manchester Urban Institute

Keywords

  • Innovation District
  • Inclusivity
  • Regional Economic Development
  • Social Infrastructure
  • Foundational Economy

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  3. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  4. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  5. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  6. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  7. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  8. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions