معرفی
Michael Butler is Professor of Management at Bangor Business School, Bangor University, and Visiting Professor at Shanghai Lixin University of Accounting and Finance. He directs The TRANSFORMATION Project, exploring organizational change through institutional, biological, and historical lenses. His research has secured ~£2.6m in funding, with measurable economic impacts including SME growth and policy evaluation for international bodies like the OECD.
Education:
- MSt in History of Design (Distinction), University of Oxford (2013–2016)
- PhD in New Public Management, University of Warwick (1995–2000)
- BA History (Hons), University of Durham (1985–1988)
- Certificate in Field Archaeology, University of London (1984–1985)
His research examines organizational transformation, sustainability, and cognitive neuroscience applications in management. Recent publications focus on ecological knowing in workplaces, public sector innovation, and circular economy strategies, reflecting interdisciplinary approaches to complex organizational challenges.
Awards & Recognition:
- Fellow, Royal Society for Arts (2015)
- Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy (2017)
- Fellow, Chartered Management Institute (2017)
- ESRC Good Practice Case Study (2013)
- CMI Top Five Management Articles (2012)
He currently supervises 4 doctoral students and has guided 12 to completion. Major grants include Innovate UK's NEWID decarbonisation project (£1.1m+), Welsh Circular Economy initiatives, and ERDF-funded SME growth programs generating significant economic impacts internationally.
As Director of The TRANSFORMATION Project, he leads research translating theoretical insights into practical tools for organizational change. He serves on editorial boards including Complexity, Governance and Networks and contributes to heritage conservation as a trustee of Anglesey Column Trust.
