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Joseph Coughlan is a Professor of Accounting and Head of the School of Business at Maynooth University. He previously served as Head of School at Dublin Institute of Technology and held visiting roles at University of Massachusetts Dartmouth and the Financial University of the Russian Federation. His academic background includes a PhD from Warwick Business School, alongside a BComm and Master's in Management Science from University College Dublin. He is an Honorary Professor (Dublin Institute of Technology, 2015) and has been recognized for excellence in professional accounting exams (ACCA, 1997).
His research focuses on Management Control Systems, Sustainability, Luxury Marketing, and Services Marketing. Notable projects include analyzing maritime industry decarbonization and the role of social media in luxury branding. He leads a postdoctoral team investigating Ireland’s maritime transition to carbon neutrality under EU funding.
Recent publications address sustainability challenges in maritime transport, employee burnout in hospitality, and alliance management dynamics. He has supervised 17 PhD students and examined doctoral candidates across Ireland and the UK. Professional roles include membership in the Irish Accounting & Finance Association and past chairmanship (2014–2016).
- Research Highlights: Over 30 peer-reviewed articles since 1999, including studies on oil market volatility, alliance lifecycle analysis, and e-government process change.
- Grants & Funding: Current project on maritime decarbonization funded by EU socio-economic initiatives.
Teaching contributions span large undergraduate business classes, with innovations like Cornell Notes for engagement. Active in global conferences, addressing topics such as supply chain resilience and luxury branding at events in Busan, Florence, and Dublin.
