
معرفی
Nicola Mountford is an Associate Professor in Management and PhD Director at Maynooth University's School of Business. She holds academic affiliations with the School of Business and the ALL Institute. Her research focuses on public market organization, particularly in healthcare and higher education contexts, emphasizing institutional theory and market dynamics. She has held a Fulbright TechImpact award and received teaching excellence recognition.
Education:
- Postgraduate Diploma in Higher Education Teaching, Learning and Assessment from Maynooth University (Education).
Research Interests:
Explores how public actors and networks shape market evolution, with a focus on healthcare technology (eHealth) and interdisciplinary education challenges. Current interests include digital health markets, mobility services, and public goods markets like education and energy.
Key Contributions:
- Authored technical reports for the European Network for the Joint Evaluation of Connected Health Technologies.
- Published widely in journals like Organization Studies, Journal of Business Research, and Studies in Higher Education.
Awards:
- Fulbright TechImpact Scholar (2016)
- Maynooth University Teaching Award (2021)
- Academy of Management Conference Best Papers (2018)
Teaching & Leadership:
Coordinates undergraduate and PhD modules, including Organisational Design & Management and Socializing Your Research. Supervises over 40 PhD students as Director of the School of Business PhD Programme. Active in EU-funded projects like CHAMELEONS, focusing on interdisciplinary doctoral education.
Collaborations:
Member of professional associations including EGOS and Academy of Management. Served as Management Committee Member and Training School Co-ordinator for the European Network for the Joint Evaluation of Connected Health Technologies.



