Dr. Diego Morris specializes in innovation economics, enterprise, and climate change. Currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Birmingham's Business School, Diego’s expertise lies in examining how economic innovation intersects with global environmental challenges. He holds a PhD and MRes in Economics from the University of Manchester, UK, as well as an MSc in Business and Financial Economics and a BSc (First Class Honors) in Economics and Statistics from the University of the West Indies.
Before joining the University of Birmingham, Dr. Morris held several academic positions, most notably as a Lecturer and Senior Lecturer at Nottingham Trent University in the Department of Economics. There, he taught and developed curricula for undergraduate and postgraduate courses in macroeconomics, econometrics, and statistics. His teaching career also includes roles as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Strathclyde and the University of Manchester.
In addition to his academic roles, Dr. Morris has significant experience in policy development and project management. He served as an Innovation and Competitiveness consultant for the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) where he led projects aimed at enhancing productivity, innovation, and access to finance in developing economies, particularly across the Caribbean as part of the Compete Caribbean Program, which he helped to design. His hands-on experience in these roles has provided him with deep insights into the economic dynamics of emerging markets, positioning him as a valuable contributor to both academic research and policy development.
Diego’s research portfolio includes numerous peer-reviewed publications that focus on the nexus of innovation, economic development, and climate change. His work delves into critical issues such as the role of technological innovation in emerging markets, the economic implications of energy demand shocks, and the impact of climate finance on entrepreneurship in developing countries. He is currently engaged in a range of ongoing research projects, many of which aim to provide a better understanding of complex environmental and economic challenges.