Michelle Greene

Michelle Greene is a Lecturer in the Department of Education at South-East Technological University (SETU). She holds a PhD focused on faculty research engagement in Irish technology universities, supported by the SETU President's PhD Scholarship Award. Her professional background spans 15 years in hospitality management, adult education, and consultancy. She is a member of the Research Postgraduate Forum, CRIS Student Ambassador at SETU, and active in organizations like ESAI, AOM, and AONTAS.

• Educations:
  • PhD in Education (SETU, 2023)
  • MSc in Digital Marketing (Institute of Technology Carlow, 2018)
  • BA(Hons) Tourism Marketing (SETU, 2009)
• Research Interests: Faculty role dynamics, research engagement in HEIs, organizational change in academia, and sustainable education practices aligned with UN SDGs.

Her research investigates how institutional contexts influence faculty research behavior, particularly in Irish technology universities. Recent work explores evolving academic roles amidst sectoral transformations. She has presented at major conferences including Academy of Management and ECER.

• Awards:
  • SETU President's PhD Scholarship (2020)
  • Postgraduate Research Conference Presentation Winner (2022)
• Professional Activities: Organized events like ISEOR/MCD Conference (2023) and contributed to editorial reviews for academic workshops.

Michelle advocates for 'real-world' research bridging academic theory and industry practice, informed by her dual career in management and education sectors.