Professor Ian R. Hodgkinson

Ian is internationally known for his research on service management in the public, third, and private sectors, which has informed international, national, and local service transformations in health, leisure and sport, local government and emergency services. His research includes the pioneering work on Digital Decarbonisation with Professor Tom Jackson, revolutionising the way we understand and address the impact of digital and AI on CO2 emissions. This work has been recognised by international bodies such as the World Economic Forum and the OECD. Their ground breaking research has fed into national and international policy development and is shining a light on the critical need for responsible use of digital technologies including AI.