My research is about stimulating the development and diffusion of environmental innovations for sustainability transitions. I approach this focus from three complementary perspectives which give me both a broad and deep insight into the subject. These three perspectives are:
- government policy environmental technology diffusion,
- business ecosystems for the diffusion of environmental technologies,
- the roles of intermediaries in the development of environmental innovations.
Government policy for the diffusion of environmental technologies
I analyze governmental policy from different countries across the world aimed at promoting the diffusion of environmental technologies from their respective countries. More importantly, I try to identify those governmental policies which have the potential to contribute to environmental sustainability.
Business ecosystems for the diffusion of environmental technology
Using empirical cases, literature on business ecosystems and discussions with industry experts, I synthesis key factors to consider in the diffusion of large-scaled environmental technology systems such as district heating supply, waste management, and renewable energy systems using an ecosystem perspective.
The roles of intermediaries in the development of environmental innovations
My research deals with intermediaries who support firms in the development and diffusion of environmental technologies. Examples of these third party organisations include business development organisations, clusters, universities, incubators and international city networks. In particular, I investigate how these third party organisations can better support firms in the eco-innovation process. In these complementary streams of research, I use different theoretical schools such as the diffusion of innovations, market and systemic failures, comparative public policy theories, business modelling and Technological Innovation Systems.
Through my research activities, I collaborate with researchers in several universities such Oldenburg, Germany; Aalto, Finland, University of Botswana and also industry practitioners such as utility companies, municipalities, environmental technology firms and clusters.
Teaching
I also involved in teaching both Swedish and international students in courses dealing with large technical systems and environment and also management systems for sustainability.
I have supervised over 25 master thesis and 20 undergraduate thesis at Linköping University.