Mike's research and expertise focus on educational innovation in higher education, particularly at the intersection of pedagogical development, educational technology, and organizational change in complex public institutions.

His work centers on facilitating bottom-up innovation, exploring how institutions and teaching staff can adapt to evolving learning landscapes while maintaining quality. Key areas of interest include Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT), student success, digital skills development for educators, and change management in educational organizations.

Mike bridges theory and practice through action research and participatory approaches, working directly with teaching communities to develop and test innovations. He actively contributes to knowledge exchange through conference presentations, panel discussions, and collaborative research initiatives across institutions.

Earlier in his career, Mike explored immersive learning through AR and VR production and implementation, investigating how traditional pedagogical approaches translate to emerging technologies.

Educational Innovation; Organizational Change in Higher Education; Educational Technology (EdTech); Faculty Development; Student Success
Transparency in Learning and Teaching (TILT); Digital Skills Development
Change Management; Bottom-up Innovation; Blended Learning
Action Research; Participatory Design.