معرفی
Dr. Fergal McGrath serves as Senior Lecturer in the Department of Management & Marketing at the Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick, where his research bridges Institutional Economics with Information and Knowledge Management systems. His industrial background as an electronic engineer in Australia and the UK informs his practical approach to organizational information systems.
Academic credentials include:
- Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering (1979)
- Master of Business Administration (1989)
- Doctorate from Henley Management College, Brunel University (2000)
His research program centers on Knowledge Management strategy formulation, knowledge transfer mechanisms, and organizational information systems implementation, with significant contributions to Technology Management and Social Networking applications. He applies institutional economics frameworks to examine how organizations manage knowledge as a strategic resource.
Publication analysis (2009-2015) reveals a concentrated focus on prediction markets as dual-purpose tools: for active learning in educational contexts and e-participation in community development. His case study methodology generates actionable insights for public sector information systems and pedagogical innovation, particularly in disadvantaged communities.
No scientific awards are documented in available sources.
As Director of the AIB Centre for Information and Knowledge Management, he leads research on strategic frameworks for leveraging information assets across organizational boundaries, emphasizing practical implementation in complex multi-agency environments.
