Professor Dr. Nuno Gil

Biography

Nuno Gil is a Professor of New Infrastructure Development at the University of Manchester. He was born in Lisbon, Portugal, and trained as a civil engineer, working as a project manager. Nuno joined the University of Manchester in 2002 after earning his PhD in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. In 2004, he moved to the Manchester Business School. His research primarily focuses on the design of structures and processes that foster consensus in diverse settings, aiming to create a sustainable world for future generations. Throughout his career, Nuno has collaborated with various research organizations, including CH2M HILL, Intel, Rolls Royce, and the World Bank, among others. His extensive experience includes acting as lead editor for a special issue of the California Management Review discussing infrastructure and business intersections. He has published several influential books with the Project Management Institute and co-founded the MBS Centre for Infrastructure Development from 2013 to 2016. Nuno’s current research interests include design organization theory, governance of megaprojects, and addressing global challenges such as population growth and climate change through innovative infrastructure solutions.

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