Tom-Louis Flohrer, a 2022 alumnus of the MPhil in Technology Policy programme at Cambridge Judge Business School who is focused on sustainability issues, has been awarded the prestigious Yenching Academy scholarship. Tom-Louis was selected as one of only 102 scholars from thousands of applicants worldwide to join the 2024 cohort at Peking University.
The Yenching Academy is renowned for its interdisciplinary focus on China’s role in the global arena. It aims to cultivate future leaders with a deep understanding of China’s culture, history and contemporary challenges, enabling them to bridge East and West through diplomacy, business, and academic pursuits.
Integrating environmental strategy into business and governance
Tom-Louis plans to draw on the knowledge he gained from this course to develop circularity-inspired solutions to address global climate challenges. His focus on sustainability and innovative policymaking aligns with his vision of integrating environmental strategies into business and governance.
Mentorship and support at Cambridge Judge
Tom-Louis says the mentorship he received at Cambridge Judge has been invaluable to him, and he specifically acknowledges the support of Christos Genakos, Professor of Economics and Director of the MPhil in Technology Policy Programme, and Christopher Marquis, Sinyi Professor of Chinese Management.
Faculty praise for Tom-Louis’s dedication to environmental issues
I look forward to seeing the impact of his work on bridging the gap between environmental strategy and international collaboration.
“Congratulations to Tom-Louis for this well-deserved honour,” says Christopher. “He brought a positive outlook, intellectual curiosity and dedication to sustainability issues to the MPhil programme, and I have no doubt that he will continue to make significant contributions in these areas at the Yenching Academy. I look forward to seeing the impact of his work on bridging the gap between environmental strategy and international collaboration continue to grow in the future.”
Acknowledgement of remarkable achievement
I sincerely hope that his example serves as a role model for future Technology Policy students.
“Congratulations to Tom-Louis on being awarded the prestigious Yenching Academy Scholarship,” adds Christos. “I am incredibly proud of his remarkable achievement, and it’s been an honour to play a small part in his journey. His dedication, passion, and intellectual curiosity have always been evident, and I’m thrilled to see him reach such an important milestone. I have no doubt that he will continue to excel and make a meaningful impact in the world. I sincerely hope that his example serves as a role model for future Technology Policy students.”
MPhil Technology Policy
An intensive, 9-month professional practice masters programme designed for people with a background in science or engineering who are interested in developing the skills needed to meet the challenges of integrating technology, management, economics and policy.
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