Education
University of Edinburgh.
University of Edinburgh.
He has a background in the natural sciences, a master"s degree in archaeology and social anthropology (Edinburgh) and a Doctorate.Phil in science and technology policy (Sussex). His research interests include technological risk, innovation policy, scientific uncertainty and public involvement in decision-making, and he has been involved in developing some participatory appraisal methods. He has served on several policy advisory committees, including the United Kingdom Government"s Advisory Committee on Toxic Substances and General Motors Science Review Panel as well as the European Commission"s Expert Group on Science and Governance.
Formerly a board member of Greenpeace International, Stirling has worked in collaboration with a diverse range of organisations.