Nigel L. Williams

Nigel L. Williams is a Professor in Responsible Project and Systems Management at the University of Portsmouth's Faculty of Business and Law, where he serves as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. With a PhD in Engineering from the University of Cambridge and prior industry experience in the Caribbean, he bridges academic research and professional practice.

• Current roles: Pro Vice-Chancellor (Research and Innovation), Director of the Agile Centre for Equitable Sustainability
• Research focus: Systems Thinking, Responsible Project Management (ResponsiblePM.com), and sustainability integration in project governance

His work spans project management maturity, stakeholder dynamics, and machine learning applications in business contexts. Recent publications emphasize existential risk assessment, digital twins for retail productivity, and social value creation in infrastructure. He collaborates with UN agencies, NGOs, and industry bodies like PMI and APM.

As a board member of the Project Management Institute UK Chapter (2023-2025), he drives academic outreach. His research addresses UN Sustainable Development Goals through GCRF and Innovate UK-funded projects.