Neil Parkin

Neil Parkin is a Lecturer in Operations Management at the University of Sunderland, specializing in integrating engineering expertise with academic roles. As Deputy Programme Leader for Stage 3 Business and Marketing Management courses and Programme Leader for TNE Marketing Management, he bridges 40 years of industry experience with higher education. His research focuses on trust-based knowledge sharing in SMEs, innovation management, and modeling informal learning in operational contexts.

Education includes a PhD in Mechanical Engineering (Behavioral Innovation) from the University of Sunderland, MBA in Business Administration, MPhil in Mechanical Engineering, and BEng in Manufacturing Systems Engineering. Professional memberships include Chartered Engineer (IMechE/IET), Chartered Manager (CMI), and Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Teaching responsibilities span Quality Management, Global Logistics, Business Continuity, and MBA Research Projects. Research interests emphasize informal learning behaviors in organizations, Operations 4.0, and leveraging information systems for decision-making in innovation and quality management.

Current projects explore behavioral innovation in SMEs and the role of trust in knowledge transfer. He advises on pedagogical approaches linking theory to practice in operational excellence.