Tegwen Malik

Dr. Tegwen Malik, a Senior Lecturer at Swansea University's School of Management and Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), bridges artificial intelligence research with biomimetic innovations. Her multifaceted roles include Deputy Programme Director for MSc Management, Director of Education and Content at the i-Lab Research Centre, and leadership in the "Global and Social Challenges" theme.

• Senior Lecturer, School of Management (since 2022)
• Deputy Director, MSc Management Programme
• Director of Education, i-Lab Research Centre
• UKAT Recognised Practitioner in Advising

Her research explores Artificial Intelligence applications across sectors, particularly in higher education, and biomimicry innovations for water management in arid regions. Collaborative work spans engineering (Welsh Centre for Printing and Coating), medicine, and management, with external partnerships at Lifescaped, MIT, and ESPCI.

Recent publications analyze agentic AI systems, generative AI impacts, and bioinspired water collection mechanisms. The 2023 I3E Conference awarded her for transformative AI research in education.

• Best Research Paper Award, I3E 2023 Brazil
• Co-PI on international projects (Lifescaped, MIT, ESPCI)
• Supervisor for 4 active PhD students
• Editorial reviewer for Government Information Quarterly and Information & Organisation

Dr. Malik also investigates digital marketing adoption, operations management, and international standards, with practical experience in product commercialization and transnational projects. Her teaching focuses on mathematics and analytics for business, reaching over 600 MSc Management students annually.