ABOUT US
The Sustainability Doctors offer multi-disciplinary capabilities and deep academic knowledge necessary to help you solve the most complex sustainability issues your organization is going through with the green transition.
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From individual and societal behavioural change to supply chain management, socio-ecological systems, trade policies and social protection, our Doctors are academics from social sciences, environmental psychology, health economics, corporate responsibility, politics and engineering
who are here to help your organisation thrive.
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MEET OUR TEAM
Dr Aurelie CHARLES
Dr. Aurelie Charles is an economist and social scientist specialising in global sustainability. She is an Associate Professor at the University of Bath, where she co-directs the Centre for Development Studies.
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Her research focuses on how social norms and group behavior shape economic decision-making, well-being, and access to resources, particularly in the context of socio-ecological interactions. With a PhD in Economics from the University of Leeds, she has developed a cross-disciplinary approach to understanding sustainability challenges.
Beyond her academic research, Dr. Charles is the founder of The Sustainability Doctors and leads research initiatives that bridge economics with climate justice and social policy.
Dr Emma EMANUELSSON
Dr. Emma Emanuelsson is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath, specialising in sustainable chemical processes and process intensification.
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With a background in chemical engineering and a PhD in the field, her research focuses on reactor design, the use of renewable energy in chemical synthesis and wastewater treatment, and the development of bioprocesses for fine chemicals and pharmaceuticals. By combining chemical and biochemical catalysis, she aims to create more sustainable industrial processes that align with environmental priorities.
Beyond her research, she plays a key role in advancing sustainable engineering as Co-Director of the RENEW Centre for Regenerative Design and Engineering for a Net Positive World. Passionate about bridging academia and industry, she collaborates with a broad range of stakeholders.
Dr Krista BONDY
Dr. Krista Bondy is a Senior Lecturer in Sustainable and Responsible Business at the University of Stirling and Co-I on the Tackling Root Causes Upstream of Unhealthy Urban Development (TRUUD) project, a £10m UKPRP funded project focused on improving long-term health outcomes in urban areas.
Her research examines how businesses navigate societal and environmental challenges, emphasising the importance of aligning corporate practices with the broader social and natural systems they impact. In particular, she helps practitioners, policy makers, and scholars to find creative ways to identify and address underlying causes of these issues.
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Her work has been published in leading journals such as The Lancet, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Environmental Psychology, International Journal of Qualitative Methods, Health & Place, Accounting Forum.
Prof. Eleonora FICHERA
Professor Eleonora Fichera is a leading expert in health economics. She is a Professor of Applied Economics at the University of Bath, where she is also Director of Research of the Centre for 21st Century Public Health.
With a PhD in Economics from the University of Nottingham, an MSc from University College London, and a BA from Bocconi University in Milan, she has built a distinguished academic career focused on the wider determinants of health in both high and low-middle income countries. Her research explores how individuals and organisations interact within health systems, using policy evaluation methods to analyse health behaviours, policy interventions, and long-term health outcomes.
Beyond her research, she plays an active role in the academic community as a co-editor of Health Economics. She is a member of the Social Sciences Advisory Group of the Wellcome Trust and a member of the Register of Specialists for the Food Standards Agency.
Dr Sophia HATZISAVVIDOU
Dr. Sophia Hatzisavvidou is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath. After earning a PhD in Politics, she deepened her focus on climate justice and socio-ecological transitions.
In her work, she primarily employs qualitative methods—such as participatory workshops—that foster engagement and constructive dialogue. Her research has shown that while the transition to a decarbonised future is underway, the real challenge lies in ensuring that this transition is fair and does not disadvantage any part of society. She sees her role as shaping public understanding of climate justice, believing that addressing these challenges requires the involvement of a broad range of stakeholders, including businesses, policymakers, expert institutions, communities, individuals, and groups.
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Since completing a Leverhulme Early Career Fellowship, she has continuously engaged in collaborative projects to foster more sustainable futures. For instance, she led a research project titled "Voices, spaces, and scales of Environmental Governance in the Southwest of Britain: Exploring Climate Policy and Green Recovery,"
Dr Maria GARCIA
Dr. Maria Garcia is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Bath. After earning a PhD at the University of Bristol, she developed a strong interest in the intersection of trade policy and sustainability.
Her research focuses on the incorporation of environmental and social clauses in trade agreements, their implementation, and the broader dynamics of EU and UK trade policies. Using qualitative methodologies and comparative case studies, she examines how trade can be a driver of sustainable development.
Beyond academia, she has advised key institutions, including the European Parliament and the Welsh Government, and served as a Special Advisor to the UK House of Commons International Trade Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the Department for Business and Trade's Trade and Gender Stakeholder Forum and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs' Trade and Environmental Regulation Stakeholder Forum, engaging in discussions to promote fairer and more sustainable trade practices.​
Professor Rana JAWA
Professor Rana Jawad is a distinguished scholar specialising in global social policy, with a particular focus on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. She holds a PhD in Social Policy from the University of Nottingham.
Her research interests encompass the social policies and welfare systems of the MENA region, focusing on institutional and political change, program design, and their impact on poverty and inequality. She has a particular interest in the role of religion, exploring how religious beliefs and organisations influence welfare practices.
In 2013, Professor Jawad founded the Middle East and North Africa Social Policy Network (MENASP) www.menasp.com, serving as its convener. This network is the only international grouping of academics, civil society, and policy-making bodies of its kind, facilitating research and knowledge-sharing activities, including hosting a database of experts and a bi-annual international conference. Her publications include the book Social Welfare and Religion in the Middle East: A Lebanese Perspective (2009), which examines the intersection of faith-based organisations and social welfare in Lebanon.
Prof. Lorraine WHITMARSH
Professor Lorraine Whitmarsh MBE is an environmental psychologist specialising in public perceptions and behaviors related to climate change, energy, and transport. As Director of the Centre for Climate Change and Social Transformations (CAST) at the University of Bath, she leads research on how society can transition to low-carbon, sustainable futures.
Her work focuses on climate change communication, public engagement with environmental policies, and how individuals adopt low-carbon lifestyles. She has led major projects exploring behavioral change, including research funded by the European Research Council on lifestyle shifts and ‘moments of change’ that encourage sustainable behaviors. She was also a Lead Author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Assessment Report 6, contributing to global discussions on climate adaptation.
Recognised for her impact on climate science and public engagement, she was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours List 2022. She also co-directs the University of Bath’s Institute of Sustainability and Climate Change, fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on environmental challenges.
Dr Donna LOVERIDGE
Dr. Donna Loveridge is an expert in impact strategy, evaluation, and systems change. With over two decades of international experience, she works at the intersection of markets, finance, and sustainability—helping organisations design, evaluate, and strengthen initiatives that catalyse inclusive and lasting impact.
As the founder of Latitude15, she continues to bring a systems-thinking lens to evaluation and strategy, advocating for more equitable, transparent, and adaptive pathways to sustainable development. Her career spans consultancy, research, and leadership roles across Asia, Africa, the Pacific, and Europe, partnering with governments, multilateral agencies, development firms, philanthropic organisations, and the private sector. Donna holds a Doctorate in Education (program evaluation) from the University of Melbourne, Australia where she is also currently a Research Fellow focusing on stewardship and sustainability in investment systems and bridging industry and academic connections.
Dr Waradas THIYAGARAJA
Dr. Thiyagaraja Waradas is an academic and activist from Sri Lanka with over a decade of multi-level experience in peacebuilding, human rights, gender and sexualities, and development practice. He has previously taught at the University of Bath, the University of Colombo in Sri Lanka and Parami University in Myanmar.
His scholarly work explores conflict, peacebuilding, and queer politics in post-war and conflict-affected societies. With a PhD in Social and Policy Sciences from the University of Bath, he brings a cross-disciplinary approach that bridges critical peace studies with queer perspectives on social justice.
Beyond academia, Waradas has played a pioneering role in decentralising Sri Lanka’s LGBT rights movement. In 2018, he co-founded the country’s first LGBT welfare fund, marking a milestone in grassroots queer activism. In recognition of his contributions to peacebuilding, he was awarded the Akin Olawore Peace Award from Mediators Beyond Borders International in 2019. He is also both a Commonwealth Scholar and an alumnus of the Rotary Peace Fellowship.