Enes Unal

Design Ecosystem Fellow 2022-23

Dr Enes Unal is a Lecturer in Circular Economy and Innovation at Cranfield University, Centre for Competitive Creative Design (C4D). He completed his PhD at Politecnico di Milano, School of Management on “Circular Business Model Innovation”. He also had industrial experience across several sectors including healthcare, agriculture, material technologies, design and built environment. 

Research Overview

The NHS - University Hospital Coventry Warwick (UHCW – West Midlands) ecosystem is chosen for this research given its criticality, relevance and innovativeness. The UHCW is one of the five UK trusts that have been selected for the Virginia Mason Institute partnership to boost innovation and continuous improvement. Also, it was the first hospital to administer a COVID-19 vaccine in the UK. The purpose of the UHCW ecosystem is to become a national and international leader in healthcare while simultaneously achieving net zero goals. The research took place between 1st July 2022 and 15th February 2023 with a grant award of £19,747.24.  

Read the full report: Mapping the Net Zero Transformation of Healthcare Ecosystems