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Richard Manton

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 https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6125-7729

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Biography

Dr Richard Manton is the Director of Sustainability at University of Galway, Ireland's leading university for sustainability and a National SDG Ambassador. He was previously the Registrar at Engineers Ireland and a Non-Executive Director at Bus Éireann. He was also a lecturer and researcher in transportation, energy and environment at University of Galway, and a visiting researcher at UC Berkeley and LMU Munich.

Richard is a Chartered Engineer and Fellow with a BE in civil engineering, MA in financial management, PhD in sustainable transportation and a professional diploma in digital transformation management. He was awarded Environmental Professional of the Year 2026 (SocEnv) and Postgraduate Researcher of the Year 2014 (ESAI). Richard is a member of the Executive Board of Engineers Ireland, having previously served as Chairperson of the West Region.

Research Interests

Multidisciplinary environmental research; energy efficiency; transport and environmental planning and policy; traffic engineering; urban design; politics of planning and mobility; walking, cycling and greenways; safety of vulnerable road users; community involvement in planning and design.

Teaching Interests

Sustainability; environmental planning; transport systems and infrastructure

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Education/Academic qualification

B.E., MA., PhD

External positions

West Region Committee, Engineers Ireland

1 Jan 2023 → …

Engineering and Computer Sciences Committee, Royal Irish Academy

1 Jun 2022 → …

CIÉ Board Sustainability Committee, CIÉ

1 Jan 2021 → …

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 1 - No Poverty
    SDG 1 No Poverty
  2. SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
    SDG 2 Zero Hunger
  3. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  4. SDG 4 - Quality Education
    SDG 4 Quality Education
  5. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  6. SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation
    SDG 6 Clean Water and Sanitation
  7. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  8. SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
    SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
  9. SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
    SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  10. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  11. SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities
    SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
  12. SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production
    SDG 12 Responsible Consumption and Production
  13. SDG 13 - Climate Action
    SDG 13 Climate Action
  14. SDG 14 - Life Below Water
    SDG 14 Life Below Water
  15. SDG 15 - Life on Land
    SDG 15 Life on Land
  16. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
  17. SDG 17 - Partnerships for the Goals
    SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals

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