Neil Pollock

Neil Pollock is a Professor of Innovation and Social Informatics at the University of Edinburgh Business School. He serves as Head of the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group and Deputy Editor-in-Chief of Information and Organisation.

• PhD in Science and Technology Studies (Lancaster University)
• MSc in Science & Technology Policy (University of Sussex)
• BSc in IT & Society (University of Portsmouth)

His research explores the socio-technical dynamics of digital innovation at the intersection of Information Systems, Organisation Studies, and Science and Technology Studies. Current projects examine:

• AI assurance industry development
• Digital startup evaluation mechanisms
• Algorithmic governance frameworks
• Industry analyst categorization practices

Research trends show expertise in:

• Digital transformation of organizations
• Critical evaluation of technological markets
• Ethnographic studies of ERP systems
• Market performativity through rankings
• Information infrastructure evolution

Scientific Awards:

• James G. March Prize (2022)
• Best Paper Award in Information and Organization (2023)
• Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (2023)
• ESRC Fellowship recipient

Neil has served as Director of the Doctoral Programme and co-organizer of the annual EGOS PhD Colloquium. His ESRC-funded projects include studies on digital startups, AI assurance, and industry analyst relations.