Alan C. McKinnon
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| Alan C. McKinnon | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 19, 1953 Motherwell, UK |
| 🏳️ Citizenship | British |
| 💼 Occupation | Professor of Logistics |
| Known for | Research on freight transport decarbonization and sustainable logistics |
| 👩 Spouse(s) | Sabine Rohde |
| 👶 Children | Philip McKinnon and Christopher McKinnon |
| 👴 👵 Parent(s) | Alexander McKinnon and Janet McPheat |
| 🏅 Awards | Sir Robert Lawrence Award (2003) |
| 🌐 Website | www |
Alan Campbell McKinnon (born September 19, 1953) is a British academic and authority on logistics.[1] He holds professor emeritus of logistics at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh and at Kühne Logistics University (KLU) in Hamburg. He is primarily known for his research and advisory work on freight transport and the decarbonization of logistics.[2]
Early life and education
McKinnon earned a Masters of Arts from the University of Aberdeen, a Master of Arts from the University of British Columbia in Canada, and completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) at University College London (UCL) in 1984, where his doctoral research focused on the spatial organization of physical distribution within the British food manufacturing sector.[3][4]
Career
Academic career
McKinnon began his academic teaching career in October 1979 as a lecturer in economic geography at the University of Leicester.[5] In 1987, he moved to Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, where he established a dedicated logistics research center and launched the university's master's degree program in logistics and supply chain management. He served as Professor of Logistics and Director of the Logistics Research Centre at Heriot-Watt until 2012, when he was designated professor emeritus.[4]
In 2012, McKinnon relocated to Germany to join the newly established Kühne Logistics University in Hamburg. At KLU, he served as Dean of Programs (2012–2014) and Head of Logistics (2012–2016).[5]
Research and public policy
He has served as an advisor to national governments, parliamentary committees, and international bodies. His advisory work includes roles with the World Bank, the European Commission, UNCTAD, the OECD / International Transport Forum, and the World Economic Forum, where he served as Chairman of the Global Agenda Council on Logistics and Supply Chain.[5]
In addition, McKinnon was a lead author for the transport sector chapter in the Fifth Assessment Report of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC).[5]
Awards and recognition
- 2002: Received the Herbert Crow Memorial Award from the Worshipful Company of Carmen for his ‘outstanding contribution to logistics in the academic field’.[6]
- 2003: Received the Sir Robert Lawrence Award, the highest individual honor awarded by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (UK), recognizing a sustained contribution to the freight transport and logistics industry.[5]
- 2012: Designated Professor Emeritus.[4]
- 2025: He was awarded Honorary Doctorate from the University of Tampere, for his research and development work in the field.[7]
References
- ↑ "2026 Alan Campbell McKinnon: Business and Management Researcher – H-Index, Publications & Awards". Research.com. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
- ↑ "Travisions 2026" (PDF). Traconference.eu.
- ↑ "The Spatial Organization of the Physical Distribution in the Food Industry" (PDF). discovery.ucl.ac.uk.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 University, Kühne Logistics (2016-10-14). "Alan C. McKinnon". Kühne Logistics University. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "MYEBOOK - FOCUS - January 2023". library.myebook.com. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
- ↑ "The Herbert Crow Memorial Award -". Retrieved 2026-09-30.
- ↑ "Honorary doctors 2025 | Conferment of Doctoral Degrees | Tampere Universities". Conferment of Doctoral Degrees. Retrieved 2026-09-08.
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