Dr. Sam Unsworth

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Biography

Sam Unsworth is a lecturer at University College London, specializing in technological innovation and sustainability. His research focuses on understanding how innovations can help societies transition towards sustainability while considering potential inequalities and citizen autonomy. He employs a sociotechnical lens to explore themes across varied scales and locations, particularly in relation to transnational politics of innovation and technology in East Africa. Sam has worked extensively in the energy sector, with additional experience in water, agriculture, and mobility. His work is characterized by a commitment to developing transformative technologies that are inclusive and locally beneficial, reflecting the diversity of the people and places they serve. Before joining UCL's Institute of Sustainable Resources in 2025, Sam worked as a policy researcher at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment and managed PwC's Sustainability and Climate Change advisory practice.

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Experience

Lecturer (Teaching)

— Present

University College London • London, ENG

Teaching and conducting research on technological innovation and sustainability.

Manager

— Present

PwC • London, ENG

Managed the Sustainability and Climate Change advisory practice.

Policy Researcher

— Present

Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment • London, ENG

Conducted policy research on climate change and environmental issues.