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Chris Lambert serves as a Lecturer in the School of Engineering at Lancaster University, specializing in experiential learning and university-industry collaboration. His role encompasses Director of Engagement, Industry Advisory Board coordinator, and Academic Employability Champion for Engineering. With 22 years of prior experience in knowledge exchange and SME product development, he bridges academic theory with industrial practice.
His research focuses on university-industry collaboration and engineering education, particularly examining how engineering graduates drive innovation in SMEs. This work aligns with his part-time PhD studies in Educational Research under Prof Paul Ashwin. His teaching portfolio includes convening industry-linked group projects (ENGR445/530), engineering management courses (ENGR311/345), and dissertation supervision across multiple engineering programs.
Lambert's publications reveal evolving research trajectories from sustainable manufacturing (2007-2013) to pandemic-era educational adaptation (2020-2023), culminating in current accessibility technology work (2024). His scholarship consistently addresses SME innovation challenges through engineering education frameworks.
- Registered Technology Transfer Professional (RTTP)
- Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA)
- External Examiner: University of Greenwich (2024-2028)
- External Examiner: University of South Wales (2022-2026)
As Director of Engagement, Lambert manages multi-disciplinary teams securing funded industry partnerships. His 22-year pre-academic career involved developing new products for SMEs through knowledge exchange programs. Current initiatives include the Lancaster Product Development Unit and industry-linked group projects connecting students with real-world engineering challenges. His dual departmental affiliation with Engineering and Educational Research supports his focus on graduate impact in innovation ecosystems.
