Dai Morgan

Dai Morgan is a leading figure in sustainable engineering and manufacturing at the University of Cambridge, where he serves as the Deputy Course Director for the MPhil in Engineering for Sustainable Development. His academic credentials include a Masters Degree in Manufacturing Engineering and a PhD from Cambridge, where his research focused on innovative polymer recycling processes and materials applications. As a key researcher at the EPSRC Centre for Innovative Manufacturing in Industrial Sustainability, Morgan has developed groundbreaking approaches to industrial sustainability, particularly focusing on how manufacturers can improve their operations and decision-making processes while promoting sustainable outcomes. His expertise spans across manufacturing efficiency, sustainable design processes, and supplier relationship management, with a particular emphasis on helping organizations transition toward more environmentally conscious operations without compromising productivity. Through his work with the PrISMS programme and various sustainability initiatives, he has helped numerous SMEs enhance their business operations while reducing both costs and environmental impact. Morgan's research interests extend to investigating how industrial systems can meet global needs while respecting planetary boundaries, and he has been instrumental in developing educational programs that integrate sustainability principles into engineering practice. His contributions to the field include significant work on non-labor productivity improvements, sustainable design methodologies, and the development of frameworks for assessing and implementing sustainable manufacturing practices.