Productivity and Innovation (Ref: LB26-SF-004)

About the Project

We’re investigating how we evaluate, manage and enhance performance, productivity and innovation in a world of resource constraints and continuous social and technological change.

This theme explores how market dynamics, policy frameworks and various socio-economic and behavioural factors influence innovation and performance of private and public organisations.

Drawing on both data analytics and behavioural insights, our academic community are developing new methodologies to address critical challenges, in contexts ranging from manufacturing and logistics to services and the public sector. Their work investigates how firms can make better strategic and operational decisions, allocate resources and respond to regulation, competition and technological change.

We are bringing together diverse academic disciplines including operational research, operations and supply chain management, economics, marketing, finance, information and organisational sciences.

By linking the technological, socio-economic and human aspects of productivity, this research provides valuable guidance for decision and policy makers seeking to foster innovation that is efficient, equitable and environmentally responsible.

For informal enquiries, contact: lb-research@mailbox.lboro.ac.uk

Supervisor

• Dr Grammatoula Papaioannou (G.Papaioannou@lboro.ac.uk)

Tuition fees for 2026-27 entry

• UK fee - £5,238 Full-time degree per annum
• International fee - £23,100 Full-time degree per annum

Fees for the 2026-27 academic year apply to projects starting in October 2026, February 2027 and July 2027.

UK tuition fees for 2026/27 are currently to be confirmed pending the release of the UKRI recommended rates. Once published, these rates will be subject to formal approval by the University before being confirmed.

Opportunity Details

• Target Start Date: October 2026
• Full time or part time available.
• Open to UK and international applicants.

How to Apply

We welcome discussions with interested candidates.

• Step 1: Interested applicants should first contact Dr Grammatoula Papaioannou (G.Papaioannou@lboro.ac.uk) to discuss your research interests and funding options.
• Step 2: Applicants are then strongly encouraged to contact potential supervisors with a CV, academic transcripts, and confirmation of funding sources or planned funding sources.
• Step 3: following any informal discussion, applicants are invited to make a formal application on the Loughborough Website.