Sharon Lemac-Vincere

Sharon Lemac-Vincere is a Senior Teaching Fellow at the Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strategy and Innovation, within the Strathclyde Business School at the University of Strathclyde, UK. She is also a Visiting Academic at the International Space University in Strasbourg, contributing to interdisciplinary education and research. Her work bridges space entrepreneurship, cybersecurity, and emerging technologies, with a strong commitment to experiential learning and ethical leadership.

Education:

• Doctor of Social Science
• Master of Social Science in HRM
• Master of Social Science in Criminology
• LLB (Bachelor of Laws)
• BA (Bachelor of Arts)

Her research interests focus on the convergence of space and cyber domains, with expertise in space entrepreneurship, metaverse technology, AI, digital twins, and simulation-based learning. She emphasizes cybersecurity resilience, regulatory compliance, and ethical decision-making in emerging sectors. Her teaching covers venture management, legal considerations in projects, entrepreneurial mindset, and research methods, fostering innovation and critical thinking.

The recent publications reflect a strong policy orientation, emphasizing the UK’s strategic positioning in space cybersecurity and innovation. These works highlight leadership, gateway development, and research translation into actionable policy, indicating a trend toward influencing national and global frameworks in secure and sustainable space economies.

Scientific Awards:

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Advising and Grants:
Sharon is accepting PhD students and supervises research in space entrepreneurship and cybersecurity. She leads internally funded projects such as the Virtual Reality Decision Theatre Simulation Platform and META Bodyswaps VR, focusing on immersive training and soft skills development. These projects reflect a commitment to innovative pedagogy and practical application in high-tech sectors.

Labs and Teams:
She is associated with StrathCyber and leads initiatives in VR-based simulation platforms, contributing to interdisciplinary teams focused on cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, and immersive technology. Her work fosters collaborative environments that integrate technical, legal, and social perspectives.