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Steve Evans

Organizer · DISC type Sd
Research Professor in Industrial Sustainability at University of Cambridge
📍 Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom

Steve Evans is a Research Professor in Industrial Sustainability at the University of Cambridge, where he focuses on making manufacturing more efficient, sustainable, and profitable. He holds a BSc & PhD from the University of Bath and has over a decade of industry experience. Colleagues describe him as having "clear thinking" and being a "wise" supervisor.

Steve is deeply involved in sustainable innovation outside of academia. He serves as a Partner and Board Member for RiverSimple, a company developing open-source hydrogen fuel cell powered vehicles, demonstrating a long-standing commitment to the future of clean transportation and sustainable engineering.

Unique fact: He has served as a Specialist Adviser to the UKs House of Lords for their official inquiry into waste reduction.

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Experience
41 Years
Current Role
Research Professor in Industrial Sustainability
Location
Greater Cambridge Area, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Steve shows up

Slow Starter
Somewhat Formal
Thoughtfully Quick

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Priorities

Topics Steve cares about

Industrial Sustainability
His entire career is dedicated to this field, with a recent focus on helping manufacturers profit from sustainability without significant capital expenditure.
Waste Reduction & Reuse
He has led research on manufacturing waste re-use and has advised the UK's House of Lords on national waste reduction policy.
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Career

Work history

8-2011
Research Professor in Industrial Sustainability
University of Cambridge
Partner
Riversimple
7-1988 - 7-2011
Professor of Life Cycle Engineering
Cranfield University
8-1984 - 6-1988
Engineering Systems Manager
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co Ltd
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Education
1976 - 1984
BSc & PhD
University of Bath
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

S

Steadiness (S)

Steadiness (S) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to focus on cooperation, support and taking everyone along. Those scoring high tend to be consistent and calm.

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