In 2008 I shifted from a successful career in the corporate world to academia in pursuit of my passion for the fields sustainability and social equity.
Today I am a lecturer and researcher at the Centre for Aviation Transport and Environment. Here I have gained expertise in a number of fields, namely: sustainable aviation, airport noise, airport, airport surface access, carbon management, circular economy and sustainable business model innovation. I am currently the lead researcher of a 4 year European Commission funded project - Aviation Noise Impact Management through novel Approaches (ANIMA).
As well as conducting research, I also have a passion for science communication and engagement with non-academic audiences. I teach on the award-winning Sustainable Production and Consumption unit at Manchester Met. I have worked with a wide range or corporate facing clients. I host a sustainability networking event called Green Drinks Manchester. I am a STEM Ambassador. I organise ad-hoc events to communicate my research outputs.
Experience
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2017–presentResearch Assocaite, Manchester Metropolitan University
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2016–2016Research Associate, University of Manchester
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2012–2016PhD Candidate, Manchester Metropolitan University
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2010–2012Sustainability Associate and Projects Coordinator, Keep Britain Tidy
Education
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2016Manchester Metropolitan University, PhD
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2008Manchester Metropolitan University, MSc Environmental Management and Sustainable Development (Distinction)
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2003University of Leeds, BSc (Hons) Environmental Science
Grants and Contracts
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2017ESRC Social Science Research Festival Funding
- Role:
- Research Associate
- Funding Source:
- Economic and Social Research Council
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2016Eco-Innovation Voucher
- Role:
- Research Associate
- Funding Source:
- Internal
Professional Memberships
- Institute of Environmental Management and Assessment
- Manchester, United Kingdom
- Website
- @graemeheyes
- Article Feed
- ORCID
- Joined
