Joseph Lampel

Joseph Lampel is the Eddie Davies Professor of Enterprise and Innovation Management at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. He specializes in innovation, strategic management, and sustainability, and is affiliated with the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research (MIoIR). His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to decent work, economic growth, and industry innovation.

Education:

• BSc in Physics, McGill University, Montreal
• MSc in Technology Policy, Université de Montréal
• PhD in Strategic Management, McGill University, Montreal

Joseph's research focuses on innovation in project-based organizations, knowledge integration, employee ownership, and organizational resilience. His work bridges academic theory and policy impact, particularly in how intangible assets and ownership structures affect performance and sustainability. He has led major research projects funded by ESRC, EPSRC, and NESTA.

His recent publications show a sustained focus on strategic management, innovation policy, and organizational behavior in complex environments. Themes include multimarket competition, employee ownership signaling resilience, and the role of intangibles in economic growth. His work often integrates institutional theory, signaling theory, and organizational learning frameworks.

Scientific Awards: None listed in the provided text.

Joseph has supervised several research students and early-career researchers, with five supervised works documented. He has led externally funded research projects, including an EPSRC study on learning in project-based organizations and a NESTA project on innovation competitions. His research on UK employee-owned businesses has directly influenced government policy.

He is actively involved in the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research and contributed to the 'XR Museum' project, which explores extended reality experiences for cultural audiences, blending physical and virtual interfaces.