Jack Barrie
Schmidt-MacArthur Fellow
Ph.D Circular Economy and Innovation Systems
Glasgow, Scotland
Systems Thinker. Problem Solver. Schmidt-MacArthur Fellow.
I am committed to solving the worlds toughest challenges. It is because of this passion that I have had the chance to work for Azuri Technologies, a World Economic Forum Technology Pioneer, designing solar home systems and building supply chains and business models across east Africa. I have also worked for Mott MacDonald as an engineering consultant designing multi million dollar infrastructure projects in the UK, Africa and Asia.
Moreover, I have an strong appetite for learning. This has led me to obtain two first class masters degrees in Environmental Engineering (University of Edinburgh) and Engineering for Sustainable Development (University of Cambridge).
Most importantly, I am most passionate about how we can leverage innovation to help us move towards a more sustainable world. It is because of this that I am currently completing my PhD on the topic of harnessing the power of innovation systems to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
Skills: Circular Economy, Sustainable Development, Systems Thinking, Business Models, Supply Chains, Engineering Design, Holistic Thinking.
