Emily Bacon

Dr. Emily Bacon serves as a Senior Lecturer at the Swansea University School of Management, where she teaches both Undergraduate and Master’s level courses including e-Business, operations management, and research methods. Her research focuses on open innovation ecosystems, coopetition dynamics, and fsQCA methodology, with particular emphasis on knowledge transfer mechanisms and their application in university-industry partnerships.

• Research Trends: Her publications demonstrate a consistent focus on knowledge transfer (2019-2025), circular economy (2022-2025), and value-based healthcare implementation (2023-2025). Methodologically, she specializes in fsQCA and mixed-method approaches.
• Awards:
  • Technological Forecasting and Social Change award (INEKA 2019 conference)
• Collaborations: She maintains strong research partnerships with scholars like Prof. David Pickernell, Prof. Helen Yu, and Dr. Graham Walpole.