Dr. Ben Lowe is an economist specializing in sustainable transitions. He joined the Sustainability Assessment team at the Grantham Centre for Sustainable Futures in March 2025.
With a strong interdisciplinary background in ecological and environmental economics, natural resource management, and the circular economy, Ben’s research focuses on tackling critical challenges in production and consumption systems, energy efficiency, and resource sustainability—particularly at the macroeconomic level. His expertise includes advanced analytical techniques such as Life Cycle Analysis (LCA), Social-LCA, Input-Output Modelling, and Natural Capital Accounting.
Ben has recently led initiatives to estimate rebound effects in carbon-intensive industries and develop decarbonisation pathways as part of the EU-funded CO2NSTRUCT project. He has also played a key role in bridging academic research with industry applications, serving as Impact and Knowledge Exchange Lead for Project ReTraCE, where he developed strategies to accelerate circular economy transitions.
His research is published in leading journals, reflecting a strong commitment to producing impactful work that informs both policy and practice. Passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, Ben works with diverse teams to develop innovative, real-world solutions for sustainability challenges.
Ben holds a PhD in Environmental Economics and Management from the University of Sheffield, an MBA (Distinction) also from Sheffield, and is an Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.