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Duncan Andrew Thomas
PhD, Senior Researcher
Senior Researcher
Department of Political Science - Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy
Postal address:
Bartholins Allé 7
1331, 027
8000
Aarhus C
Denmark
Postal address:
Bartholins Allé 7
1332, 112
8000
Aarhus C
Denmark
Email: dat@ps.au.dk
Phone: +4587165274
Employment
Senior Researcher
Department of Political Science - Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy
Aarhus UniversityAarhus C, Denmark
11 Mar 2020 → present
Senior Researcher
Department of Political Science
Aarhus UniversityAarhus C, Denmark
11 Mar 2020 → present
Postdoc
Department of Political Science - Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy
Aarhus UniversityAarhus C, Denmark
8 Jun 2019 → 18 Jun 2020
Postdoc
Department of Political Science
Aarhus UniversityAarhus C, Denmark
8 Jun 2019 → 20 May 2020
Postdoc
Department of Political Science - Danish Centre for Studies in Research and Research Policy
Aarhus UniversityAarhus C, Denmark
26 Apr 2019 → 2 May 2019
Postdoc
Department of Political Science
Aarhus UniversityAarhus C, Denmark
26 Apr 2019 → 2 May 2019
Senior Researcher (additional position)
NIFU – Nordic Institute for Studies in Innovation, Research and EducationNorway
15 Sep 2018 → 30 Jun 2020
Honorary Research Fellow
Alliance Manchester Business SchoolManchester, United Kingdom
Aug 2018 → 30 Jun 2024
Researcher
Chalmers University Foundation IMITGothenburg, Sweden
1 Jul 2018 → 31 May 2019
Lecturer
Univ Manchester, University of Manchester, Manchester Inst Innovat Res MIoIRManchester, Lancs
1 Jan 2016 → 30 Jun 2018
Research Fellow
Univ Manchester, University of Manchester, Manchester Inst Innovat Res MIoIRManchester, Lancs
1 Aug 2005 → 31 Dec 2015
Research Associate / Assistant
Policy Research in Engineering Science and Technology (PREST)Manchester, United Kingdom
1 Oct 2000 → 31 Jul 2005
Research Engineer
Thorn EMI Central Research LaboratoriesHayes, United Kingdom
1 Jun 1994 → 15 Jun 1997
Research outputs
Research governance and the dynamics of science: Studying the effects of four different evaluation arrangements on the same research field
Tirado, M. M., Thomas, D. A. & Nedeva, M., 6 May 2022, (Submitted). 2 p.The quality landscape of economics: Beyond the Top Five and the journal hierarchy
Hylmö, A., Steffy, K., Langfeldt, L. & Thomas, D. A., 6 May 2022, (Submitted). 2 p.Hunting or gathering; feasting or starving? Researcher funding acquisition practices in differing funding landscapes
Laudel, G., Thomas, D. A. & Ramos-Vielba, I., 30 Apr 2022, (Submitted). 22 p.Societal targeting in researcher funding: An exploratory approach
Ramos-Vielba, I., Thomas, D. A. & Aagaard, K., Apr 2022, In: Research Evaluation. 31, 2, p. 202-213 12 p.How actor arrangements affect experience in SSH knowledge transfer funding: Contrasting Sweden's FLEXIT with UK KTPs
Thomas, D. A., 31 Mar 2022, (Submitted). 12 p.Can instructors configure EdTech platform (in)dependence? Reconsidering pre-pandemic USA university MOOCs and online degrees
Thomas, D. A. & Nedeva, M., 26 Mar 2022, (Submitted). 1 p.Reframing study of research(er) funding towards configurations and trails
Thomas, D. A. & Ramos-Vielba, I., Feb 2023, Handbook on Public Research Funding. Lepori, B., Jongbloed, B. & Hicks, D. (eds.). Edward Elgar PublishingExploring societal targeting in public research funding: Insights from Denmark and Norway
Ramos-Vielba, I. & Thomas, D. A., Dec 2021, In: Forskningspolitikk. 2021, 4Reframing study of research(er) funding: From single funding instruments to configurations, trails and amalgamations
Thomas, D. A., Ramos-Vielba, I. & Aagaard, K., 1 Jun 2021, (Unpublished). 14 p.Getting to the bottom of research funding: Acknowledging the complexity of funding dynamics
Aagaard, K., Mongeon, P., Ramos-Vielba, I. & Thomas, D. A., May 2021, In: PLOS ONE. 16, 5, 25 p., e0251488.Exploring five EdTech platform-digital HE practice configurations at USA universities
Thomas, D. A. & Nedeva, M., 30 Mar 2021, (Unpublished). 13 p.Studying edtech platforms as platforms: some notes towards a theoretical framework
Laterza, V. & Thomas, D. A., 30 Mar 2021, (Unpublished). 1 p.Funders use of ‘targeting’ and ‘enforcement’ to shape research for societal impact
Aagaard, K., Ramos-Vielba, I. & Thomas, D. A., 11 Feb 2021, (Unpublished) p. 1-17. 17 p.Tracing researcher 'funding configurations': Some initial approaches and challenges
Thomas, D. A., Ramos-Vielba, I. & Aagaard, K., 30 Sep 2020, SocArXiv, p. 1-33, 33 p.Getting to the bottom of research funding: Acknowledging the complexity of funding dynamics
Aagaard, K., Mongeon, P., Ramos-Vielba, I. & Thomas, D. A., 1 Jul 2020, SocArXiv.Co-existing Notions of Research Quality: A Framework to Study Context-specific Understandings of Good Research
Langfeldt, L., Nedeva, M., Sörlin, S. & Thomas, D. A., Mar 2020, In: Minerva. 58, 1, p. 115-137 23 p.Changing research on research evaluation: A critical literature review to revisit the agenda
Thomas, D. A., Nevada, M., Tirado, M. M. & Jacob, M., 2020, In: Research Evaluation. 29, 3, p. 275-288Mapping research fields using co-nomination: the case of hyper-authorship heavy flavour physics
Karaulova, M., Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 2020, In: Scientometrics. 124, 3, p. 2229-2249 21 p.Policy Note: "invited Opinion Interview with Professor Tony Allan: "Water Scarcity, Food Production, and Virtual Water" (Part 2)"
Whittington, D. & Thomas, D. A., 2020, In: Water Economics and Policy. 6, 2, 17 p., 1971004.Policy Note: "invited Opinion Interview with Professor Tony Allan: "water Scarcity, Food Production, and Virtual Water" (Part 1)"
Whittington, D. & Thomas, D. A., 2020, In: Water Economics and Policy. 6, 1, 1971003.Analytical comparison of two physics research fields
Karaulova, M., Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 5 Sep 2019.Broad online learning EdTech and USA universities: symbiotic relationships in a post-MOOC world
Thomas, D. A. & Nedeva, M., 2018, In: Studies in Higher Education. 43, 10, p. 1730-1749 20 p.Identifying sources of intellectual influence in Heavy Flavour Physics: A co-nomination approach
Karaulova, M., Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 2018.Mapping research fields using co-nomination analysis: The case of Heavy Flavour Physics
Karaulova, M., Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 2018.Strategic use of metrics to achieve organizational change in public research organizations
Borlaug, S. B. & Thomas, D. A., 2018.Assessing the impact of complex policy on the science system: The REF and the British universities
Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 2017.Constituting research quality in public research organisations: A different viewpoint
Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 2017.Invited opinion interview with Stephen Littlechild: Origins of UK utility regulation and applications to water (Part 1)
Whittington, D., Littlechild, S. & Thomas, D. A., 2017, 16 p.The emergence of academic-policy maker linkages: An incentive and capability framework
Thomas, D. A. & James, A., 21 Oct 2016The 'Negotiated Space' of University Researchers' Pursuit of a Research Agenda
Luukkonen, T. & Thomas, D. A., Mar 2016, In: Minerva. 54, 1, p. 99-127 29 p.Academic-policy maker engagement in the science & technology policy process: capacity & incentive factors
James, A. & Thomas, D. A., 2016.Launching MOOCs: Motivations of academic faculty
Thomas, D. A. & Whittington, D., 2015.Should universities bid for ERC grantees?
Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 4 Dec 2014, Research Professional.Measuring the opening of national R&D programs: what indicators for what purposes?
Primeri, E., Reale, E., Lepori, B., Laredo, P., Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D., Oct 2014, In: Research Evaluation. 23, 4, p. 312-326 15 p.Project-based funding and novelty in university research – Findings from Finland and the UK
Pelkonen, A., Thomas, D. A. & Luukkonen, T., 12 Jun 2014, Finland: ETLA Reports.What an ERC grant can do for you
Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 4 Mar 2014A model of academic engagement with policymakers: demand, capability & motivation factors
James, A. & Thomas, D. A., 2014.Effects of policy on topic selection by university research groups
Luukkonen, T., Pelkonen, A., Thomas, D. A. & Tuunainen, J., 2014.Evaluation through impact: A different viewpoint
Reale, E., Nedeva, M., Thomas, D. A. & Primeri, E., 2014, In: fteval Journal for Science and Technology Policy Evaluation. 39, September, p. 36 41 p.Strategic research management and intellectual renewal of university research
Tuunainen, J. & Thomas, D. A., 2014, 2014 ed., Helsinki, Finland: Tekes Policy Brief.The characterisation of scientific advice in mission-oriented settings – the case of Scientific Advisory Councils
Yeow, J., Flanagan, K., Thomas, D. A. & James, A., 2014.Industrial engagement of university research
Luukkonen, T. & Thomas, D. A., 19 Dec 2013, Helsinki, Finland: ETLA Brief.Study of research funding trends and practices of research funding organisations. Final report to the Swiss Science and Technology Council
Nedeva, M., Thomas, D. A., Caswill, C. & Nielsen, K., 29 Nov 2013, Manchester, UK: Manchester Institute of Innovation Research.National patterns of transnational research: the case of joint research programs
Reale, E., Lepori, B., Primeri, E., Chassagneux, E., Laredo, P., Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., 12 Apr 2013.Investments in JOint and Open REsearch Programmes and analysis of their economic impact (JOREP)
Reale, E., Lepori, B., Nedeva, M., Thomas, D. A., Primeri, E., Chassagneux, E. & Laredo, P., Jan 2013, European Commission DG Research and Innovation.Characterizing researchers to study research funding agency impacts: The case of the European Research Council's Starting Grants
Thomas, D. & Nedeva, M., Oct 2012, In: Research Evaluation. 21, 4, p. 257-269 13 p.Coordination of funding in transnational publicly funded research: the case of Joint Programs in European countries
Reale, E., Laredo, P., Lepori, B., Nedeva, M., Chassagneux, E., Primeri, E., Thomas, D. A. & Langfeldt, L., Jun 2012.Don't just talk about water success, achieve it
Thomas, D. A., 3 Feb 2012, In: Utility Week. p. 11-11 1 p.EURECIA Work Package 3 (WP3): Survey of Starting Independent Researchers – Final Report
Thomas, D. A. & Nedeva, M., 2012, Brussels, Belgium: European Research Council.Developing indicators and typologies of frontier-potential researchers to explore impacts of the ERC’s Starting Independent Researcher Grant
Thomas, D. A., Sep 2011.Innovation, sustainability and carbon in the UK water industry
Thomas, D. A., 4 Mar 2009.A written submission to the call for evidence of the Cave Review of competition and innovation in water markets
Thomas, D. A. & Ford, R. R., 12 Sep 2008Can integration be a policy objective for public science and research?
Nedeva, M. & Thomas, D. A., Sep 2008.Opening the black box of stakeholder consultation: the development of a planning management tool for the Environment Agency
Rigby, J., Thomas, D. A., Cunningham, P., Shirres, R. & Ashby-Crane, R., 25 Jun 2008, Manchester, UK, 41 p.Written evidence submission for the All Party Parliamentary Water Group (APPWG) inquiry into the future of the UK water sector
Thomas, D. A., 24 Jan 2008Will the Cave Review address the UK water sector’s innovation deficit?
Thomas, D. A., 2008, In: Water & Wastewater Treatment. 51, 9, p. 14 14 p.NHS R&D Funding Evaluation. Final Report to Department of Health (DH): under the direction of Prof Luke Georghiou
Thomas, D. A. & Bleda, M., Mar 2007, 85 p.Barriers to innovation in the water sector – results of the study: In Kirby, R. (ed.), Barriers to Innovation in the Water Sector – Output from the Project Dissemination Conference
Thomas, D. A., Jan 2007, p. 14-19. 6 p.Founding a creative, not-for-profit social enterprise: Green Island Films (GIF)
Thomas, D. A., Sep 2006, University of Salford Business Creation Unit. 76 p.Barriers to Innovation in the UK Water Industry
Thomas, D. A. & Ford, R. R., 2006, London, UK: UK Water Industry Research (UKWIR).ERAWATCH Prototyping Phase: Analysis on Water Research Policies in Europe
Thomas, D. A., Strosser, P., Cunningham, P., Rijnveld, M., Lack, T. & Kroll, A., Mar 2005, Seville, Spain: EC JRC-IPTS. 627 p.The Crisis of Innovation in Water and Wastewater
Thomas, D. A. & Ford, R. R., 2005, Cheltenham, UK and Northampton MA, USA: Edward Elgar Publishers.Water: an interdisciplinary challenge for teaching and learning
Thomas, D. A., 2004, p. 11-3. 3 p.A Guide to the Organisation of Science, Engineering and Technology in the United Kingdom
Cunningham, P. & Thomas, D. A., Aug 2003, British Council / Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO).Telecommunications Research in Northwest Universities: A survey for the Northwest Development Agency
Cunningham, P. & Thomas, D. A., Oct 2002, Manchester, UK: Policy Research in Engineering Science and Technology (PREST), University of Manchester, UK. 105 p.Incrementalism versus breakthrough: which is more appropriate for a regulated water utility?
Thomas, D. A., Jul 2002, Policy Research in Engineering Science and Technology (PREST), University of Manchester, UK. 459 p.Women, wealth creation, and prosperity in the UK
Thomas, D. A., 22 Feb 2002. 35 p.MSEC Response to the UK Howard Davies Review of Enterprise and Education
Chell, E. & Thomas, D. A., Sep 2001, Manchester, UK: Manchester Science Enterprise Centre, UMIST.Pedalling towards a better future? An examination of bicycle culture and car culture in light of the DETR's National Cycling Strategy (NCS)
Thomas, D. A., Sep 1998, Manchester, UK: Policy Research in Engineering Science and Technology (PREST), University of Manchester, UK. 157 p.Activities
Novo Nordisk Foundation conference on the societal impact of research
Carter Walter Bloch (Participant), Mette Lindhart Falkenberg (Participant), Maria-Theresa Norn (Participant), Rikke Evald Povlsen (Participant), Irene Ramos-Vielba (Participant), Andreas Kjær Stage (Participant) & Duncan Andrew Thomas (Participant)
22 Jun 2022 → 23 Jun 2022
KNOWSCIENCE Closing Conference
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Participant)
16 Jun 2022 → 17 Jun 2022
Digital Workshop: Varieties of platformisation? How EdTech shapes higher education
Vito Laterza (Organizer) & Duncan Andrew Thomas (Organizer)
25 May 2022
“Why’d you have to go and make things so complicated?” Some challenges of exploring changing researcher funding situations in global science
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Invited speaker)
23 Nov 2021
The 25th International Conference on Science, Technology and Innovation Indicators (STI 2021)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Chair person)
15 Sep 2021
Eu-SPRI 2021 Conference
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Participant)
9 Jun 2021 → 11 Jun 2021
Understanding Digital Transformations Of Higher Education Teaching And Learning In The Nordics And Beyond
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Organizer) & Vito Laterza (Organizer)
30 Mar 2021 → 31 Mar 2021
Digital learning in Nordic higher education before and after Covid-19
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Participant)
25 Jan 2021
HolonIQ (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2019 → …
Urban Water and Sanitation Workshop
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Participant)
10 Jul 2017
International Water Association (IWA) (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2017 → 2018
International Water Association (IWA) (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2016 → 2018
The RSA (Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce) (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2016 → …
University of Manchester (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2015 → 2016
Water Services Regulatory Authority (OFWAT) (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2012 → 2013
The Silent Accomplice
Erik Knudsen (Editor) & Duncan Andrew Thomas (Participant)
2010 → …
Regulatory Impact Assessment Panel, EU Innovation Partnership For Water
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Participant)
May 2008
University of Manchester (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2008 → 2010
Univ Manchester, University of Manchester, Manchester Inst Innovat Res MIoIR (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
2007 → 2012
The Royal College of Science (External organisation)
Duncan Andrew Thomas (Member)
1995 → …