Matthew Patrick James Lynch

Matthew Patrick James Lynch is an Associate Professor at the Department of Engineering, Oslo and Akershus University College of Applied Sciences. His academic focus revolves around entrepreneurship education, design thinking, and innovation. He teaches courses such as 'Studentbedrift' (entrepreneurship and startups), 'Creativity and Entrepreneurship', and 'Design Thinking'.

Background: Lynch transitioned from practicing entrepreneurship to academia, teaching since 2014. He is pursuing a doctorate in Innovation at NTNU, researching entrepreneurial mindset and innovation, emphasizing human potential and value creation through innovation. His professional background includes being a chartered accountant.

Research Interests: His work explores entrepreneurial mindset development, design thinking integration in education, and adapting entrepreneurship education to a rapidly changing world. He emphasizes practical methods and pedagogical innovation, such as gamification and systems thinking.

Key Projects: He leads initiatives like the FREIIA (Facilitating Resilience Embracing Islands Innovation) project and GreenBizz. His research outputs include over 20 peer-reviewed articles and conference contributions, focusing on pedagogy, innovation strategies, and systemic challenges in entrepreneurship.

Grants & Labs: While specific grants are unmentioned, his involvement in collaborative projects (e.g., Fredrikstad Living Lab) highlights applied research. He actively engages with industry through executive education programs (e.g., for Wilhelmsen) and workshops (e.g., Design Thinking for startups in Vietnam).