Nicholas Dacre

Dr Nicholas Dacre is an Associate Professor of Project Management and Director of the Advanced Project Management Research Centre (APROM) at the University of Southampton Business School. He holds a PhD from the University of Warwick and is a Fellow of the Chartered Association for Project Management (FAPM). His research focuses on Artificial Intelligence in Project Management, Agile Methodologies, and Innovation-Sustainability-Technology convergence in complex projects. Dr Dacre leads interdisciplinary research initiatives funded by bodies like Innovate UK and the ESRC.

Education: PhD (Warwick Business School), MSc. Professional roles include Chair of the British Academy of Management’s Project Management SIG and Committee Member of the APM Wessex Branch.

Research Interests:

• AI-driven decision-making in project environments
• Agile methodologies in dynamic project settings
• Neurodiversity in project management professions
• Dynamic Conditions for Project Success framework

Collaborations: Partnerships with organizations like BBC, National Highways, Siemens, and DEFRA. Currently co-leads a neurodiversity research project exploring barriers/enablers in project management roles.

Awards: SFHEA (Senior Fellowship of HEA), Blackboard Awards nominations (2022).

Teaching: Convenor of the MSc Project Management programme, integrating industry standards from PMI/APM. Student testimonials highlight his innovative teaching methods and real-world case studies.