Fiona Charnley
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Dr. Fiona Charnley is a leading voice in sustainable innovation, whose research sits at the intersection of circular economy, digital manufacturing, and business model transformation. Her most-cited work, "Sustainable Production in a Circular Economy: A Business Model for Re-Distributed Manufacturing" (2019, 94 citations), fundamentally reimagines how production can be decentralized and made regenerative. By integrating emerging technologies like the Internet of Things and advanced robotics with circular principles, Charnley demonstrates how manufacturers can shift from linear take-make-waste models to resilient, localized systems that reduce environmental impact while enhancing economic stability. This seminal paper has become a cornerstone for academics and practitioners alike, influencing policy and industrial strategy around sustainable production. Beyond this, her broader portfolio explores how digitalization can enable product life extension, remanufacturing, and resource efficiency. As a Professor at the University of Exeter and Co-Director of the Exeter Centre for the Circular Economy, Charnley’s work is not only highly cited but also actively shaping the transition toward a more sustainable, circular industrial future.
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