Aisling Bonner

Aisling Bonner is a Principal Investigator at the Design, Innovation, Creativity, Entrepreneurship Innovation Academy (DICE) within the Department of Business Studies at Atlantic Technological University. Formerly an Assistant Lecturer in Operations and Supply Chain Management, her research focuses on entrepreneurial ecosystems, social capital dynamics, supply chain relationships, and operational performance. She leads interdisciplinary work on innovation and entrepreneurship, with a particular interest in how cooperative and entrepreneurial social capital influence business outcomes.

Her research interests span entrepreneurial ecosystems, the cultural dimensions of buyer-supplier relationships in supply chains, and the interplay between precarious employment and hospitality operations. She collaborates across multiple domains, including economics, business strategy, and organizational behavior.

Her recent articles explore the structural and relational aspects of entrepreneurial ecosystems, the cultural foundations of supply chain partnerships, and the impact of social capital on operational effectiveness. She holds an h-index of 18 with notable citations in her field.

Aisling is affiliated with the DICE Academy, focusing on fostering innovation and creativity in business contexts. No formal awards are listed, though her contributions to peer-reviewed journals and academic chapters highlight her scholarly impact.