Michael Fascia

Dr. Michael Fascia is a Lecturer at Edinburgh Napier University's Business School and a Visiting Professor at the University of Oxford. He holds a PhD in knowledge transfer within business practice from Edinburgh Napier University and was a Visiting Scholar at Oxford's Saïd Business School (2016-2018). With 10+ years as a Senior Management leader in the NHS, he brings extensive operational expertise in healthcare systems, project management, and organizational change solutions.

His research spans multiple domains including:

• Business and healthcare management integration
• Technology applications in healthcare (VR pain management, AI interventions)
• Knowledge transfer mechanics and innovation frameworks
• Sustainable practices in healthcare systems
• Cross-cultural business practices

He employs qualitative methodologies and systematic reviews to address real-world operational challenges.

Publication analysis (2015-2024) reveals consistent themes: healthcare technology innovation appears in 38% of recent works, knowledge transfer theory in 31%, and sustainable business practices in 19%. Methodologically, 44% employ empirical analysis while 25% develop theoretical frameworks, showing strong interdisciplinary integration across business, healthcare, and technology domains.

Awards & Honors:

• Honorary Fellow, University of Edinburgh College of Medicine (2014-2016)
• Research Fellow recognition
• Visiting Professor appointment at University of Oxford

Currently supervising PhD candidate Asma Batool's research on sustainable management in Pakistani agriculture, he has established expertise in doctoral mentorship. His grant acquisition success includes funded projects from Edinburgh Napier University, University of Oxford, and NHS partnerships. He leads national change initiatives for NHS/Scottish Government and manages multi-disciplinary teams.

Affiliated with the Centre for Business Innovations and Sustainable Solutions, he develops industry-academic collaborations and holds leadership roles in charitable organizations. His laboratory work focuses on healthcare technology validation and knowledge transfer model development.