معرفی
Dr. Patrick Buckland is a Teaching Professor in Business at Mary Immaculate College (MIC), Limerick. He holds a PhD in Business from South East Technological University (2021), focusing on career social mobility beliefs among senior female academic leaders. His research emphasizes gender dynamics in academia, leadership challenges for women, and meritocratic systems in promotion processes. He has published in peer-reviewed journals like The Irish Journal of Management and presented at international conferences such as the Irish Academy of Management and Brigham Young University.
Education:
- 2021: PhD in Business (SETU)
- 2017: MBS in Lean Practice (SETU)
- 2015: Bachelor of Business (Hons) (SETU)
- 2006: Higher Certificate in Business Studies (SETU)
Research Interests: Patrick’s work explores leadership behaviors of female professors, structural barriers to gender equality in academia, and the psychological implications of meritocratic beliefs. He uses social identity theory to analyze how institutional frameworks shape career trajectories for women in higher education.
Awards:
- Best Paper Award, Irish Academy of Management (2019)
- Irish-British Academy Doctoral Colloquium Scholar (2019)
- Lean Business Ireland Research Category Finalist (2020)
Advising & Grants: While no formal students are listed, his research collaborations include co-authorship with scholars like Dr. Ciaran O’Riordan and Dr. Fiona Kelliher. He has contributed to projects funded by Lean Business Ireland and participated in international research seminars.
