Connor Smith

Connor is a researcher and consultant based at the University of Edinburgh, School of Geosciences. His work focuses on the social and governance dimensions of sustainability and just transitions. He has 5-years’ experience conducting research across academia, consultancy, and policy settings, producing outputs for international journals, national government, industry, thinktanks, and local authorities. Beyond research, Connor has delivered guest lectures, seminars, and workshops, supervised dissertations, and contributed to academic peer review. His work is grounded in collaboration across disciplines and sectors, ensuring that research informs both scholarly debate and real-world decision-making.