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Industrial systems areDate and time to be announced soon. central to both the challenges and opportunities of sustainability. Yet, despite decades of effort, the transformation toward truly sustainable industry remains incomplete and uneven.
In this Master Class, Prof. Steve Evans will draw on his extensive experience working at the interface of academia, industry, and policy to explore how industrial systems interact with the living world—and why current approaches are often insufficient. Moving beyond high-level narratives, the session will unpack what is actually changing within industry today, what progress is realistically achievable in the near term, and where deeper systemic shifts are still required.
Designed especially for graduate students and researchers, this session will combine conceptual insights, real-world examples, and critical reflections on the role of design, manufacturing, and engineering in shaping sustainable futures. The lecture will be followed by a moderated discussion, offering participants the opportunity to engage directly with the speaker on emerging challenges and research directions.
Prof. Steve Evans - University of Cambridge
Prof. Steve Evans is a leading expert in sustainable industrial systems and manufacturing, based at the University of Cambridge. His work focuses on how industry can transition toward more sustainable models while maintaining economic viability, with particular emphasis on the intersection of engineering, design, and systems transformation.
He has extensive experience collaborating with global companies and policymakers to develop practical approaches to sustainability in manufacturing, bridging academic research with real-world implementation. His research has contributed to advancing understanding of how industrial systems interact with environmental and societal systems, and what is required to enable meaningful, large-scale change.
Through his work at Cambridge, including leadership in industrial sustainability initiatives, Prof. Evans has played a key role in shaping discourse on sustainable manufacturing and the future of industry. His teaching and engagement emphasize critical thinking, systemic perspectives, and actionable insights—making him a highly sought-after speaker for both academic and industry audiences.