Current research is focused on: i) Champions and leaders and their role in socio-economic development; ii) Digital Transformation for Development (Dx4D); iii) The implications of data-intensive development, particularly new forms of data such and big and open data. Past lecturing positions were held at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa, and the University of Botswana in Gaborone, Botswana. The experience from living and working in developing countries is now brought to bear on my Digital-Development-focussed teaching and research as part of the Manchester Global Development Institute (GDI).

• The role of key individuals, champions and leaders in socio-economic development.
• The interaction between ICTs and society, particularly in developing country contexts.
• Digital Transformation for Development (Dx4D), particularly organisational capabilities, readiness and leadership.
• Big and open data and its implications for socio-economic development.
• Metric-based research approaches and the use of ICTs in Development Informatics research.

• Champions and leaders in development. PhD projects that seek to extend conceptualisations about the role of agents and agency, particularly key individuals and stakeholders, in socio-economic development are invited. It is preferred for such projects to be focussed on developing countries and where information and communication technology (ICT) forms part of the context. Development, deployment and support of champions and leaders are examples of relevant aspects to develop.

• Digital Transformation for Development (Dx4D). PhD projects that evaluate and extend theoretical conceptualisations and practical/policy implications of Dx4D are invited. Areas of particular interest include organisational aspects, such as Dx4D readiness, organisational capabilities and leadership. 

• Data-intensive development. PhD projects that seek to contribute knowledge and understanding about the transformations brought about in development theory, policy and practice as a consequence of new forms of digital data, including big and open data. A socio-technical approach is preferred and projects aimed at delivering development policy and contributions to development practice are invited.

• Digital Development Leadership. Several modules on our online Master of Leadership for Development jointly delivered with the University of Melbourne, include thematic areas, such as Digital Development Foundations, leading in a Digital World (e-leadership), and Digital Transformation for Development. 

• E-Business: Organisation and Strategy. This module investigates the theory and practice of electronic business (e-business) within specific organisational and business contexts.

• Research Methods. This module aims at developing the skills and knowledge necessary to undertake management and information systems research projects in an international context.

• Introducing Information Systems into Organisations. This module critically examines both the process introducing new information systems – the steps required and the analysis of underlying information problems – and the role of social and human factors in the development process.

• Fundamentals of Information and Information Systems. This module explores the positive organisational potential of new information systems, and the potential negative realities often associated in the contexts – especially in developing/transitional country organisations – in which these systems are used.