Damian Hodgson

Professor Damian Hodgson is a leading academic in Organisation Studies at the University of Sheffield's Management School, where he serves as Associate Dean for Research and Innovation. His research spans healthcare organisation, workforce transformation, and critical perspectives on project management. He is affiliated with the Work, Employment and Organisations (WEO) department and maintains strong ties with healthcare institutions across the UK.

His research interests focus on the transformation of health and care systems, including skill-mix change, access and continuity of care, mental health reorganisation, and integration of health and social care. He has a longstanding commitment to critical project studies, examining the 'projectification' of society and the emergence of project management as a corporate profession. His work often involves collaboration with NIHR, NHS trusts, and academic partners.

The trends in his recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on qualitative and mixed-methods research in primary care, policy piloting, digital patient feedback, and organisational change within the NHS. His work bridges sociology, management, and public health, contributing to both theoretical and practical advancements in healthcare delivery.

• Project Management Institute Research Achievement Award (2017)
• Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
• Nominated for Best Humanities Lecturer, University of Manchester (2013)

Professor Hodgson actively supervises PhD students in areas such as workforce reconfiguration, policy change, and professional identity in healthcare. He has secured significant research funding from the National Institute for Health Research (NIHR), Health Foundation, and NHS organisations for projects on skill-mix change, mental health transformation, and continuity of care. He is a member of the Organisation Studies Research Cluster and contributes to editorial boards of leading journals including New Technology, Work and Employment, Scandinavian Journal of Management, and Journal of Professions and Organization.

He leads and participates in research groups and teams focused on health policy, organisational change, and critical management studies. His work often involves interdisciplinary collaboration with scholars in health services research, sociology, and public administration.