Martyn Polkinghorne

Dr Martyn Polkinghorne

  • Visiting Fellow
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Biography

Dr Martyn Polkinghorne has a PhD in Knowledge Management and Decision Making using Artificial Intelligence, and is recognised in academic publications as being the developer of the first commercially available intelligent ship autopilot system.

At Bournemouth University, he is currently a Visiting Fellow following a period as an Associate Professor in Business and Management operating from within the Business School. He was previously in the Department of Marketing, Strategy and Innovation (MSI) and the Department of People and Organisations (PAO). He was seconded for several years to the Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation and Excellence within the Vice-Chancellor's Office to lead on academic innovation across the university as the Education Excellence Theme Leader.

Martyn was Director of the Help to Grow Management Programme. He was previously the Head of Education for the Department of People and Organisations (P&O) and before that he was the Head of Education for the Department of Leadership, Strategy and Organisations (LSO), both within the Business School, with responsibility for the business and management portfolio of undergraduate courses...

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Research

My current research interests include:

• Doctoral Supervision

• Project Management Research

• Business and Management Research

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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person's work contributes towards the following SDGs:

Quality education

"Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all"

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Decent work and economic growth

"Promote sustained, inclusive and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment and decent work for all"

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Industry, innovation and infrastructure

"Build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization and foster innovation"

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Journal Articles

Books

Chapters

  • Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., Patel, U., 2025. Introduction. In: Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., Patel, U., eds. Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education Real-World Case Studies. Taylor & Francis.
  • Pyne, S., Basiel, A., 2025. Chapter 1 - Innovative Applications of Technology for Animation, Simulation and Visualization. In: Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., Patel, U., eds. Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education Real-World Case Studies. Taylor & Francis.
  • Preece, K.L., 2025. Chapter 2 - Innovative Applications of Technology to Support Online Teaching. In: Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., Patel, U., eds. Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education Real-World Case Studies. Taylor & Francis.
  • Patel, U., 2025. Chapter 3 - Innovative Applications of Technology to Support Student Engagement and Inclusivity. In: Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., Patel, U., eds. Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education Real-World Case Studies. Taylor & Francis.
  • Knight, F., Taylor, J., Bryant, L., Hunt, D., Webb, T., Pyne, S., 2025. Chapter 4 - Innovative Applications of Technology within Virtual Learning Environments. In: Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., Patel, U., eds. Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education Real-World Case Studies. Taylor & Francis.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Roushan, G., Taylor, J., Galling, T., Webb, T., 2025. Chapter 5 - Innovative Applications of Technology to Improve Teaching Standards. In: Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., Patel, U., eds. Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education Real-World Case Studies. Taylor & Francis.
  • Henderson, H., 2025. Chapter 6 - Innovative Applications of Technology to Support the Student Learning Experience. In: Polkinghorne, M., Roushan, G., Patel, U., eds. Teaching and Learning with Innovative Technologies in Higher Education Real-World Case Studies. Taylor & Francis.
  • Hughes, M., 2025. Conclusion. Social Exclusion in the Uk the Lived Experience.
  • Devis-Rozental, C., O'Sullivan, H., Polkinghorne, M., Rose Clarke, S., 2024. Life Gain: Using a Co-creation Approach to Developing the Socio-emotional Intelligence of a Foundation Year Student Cohort. In: Jamil, M.G., O'Connor, C., Shelton, F., eds. Co-Creation for Academic Enhancement in Higher Education.. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 233-249.
  • Polkinghorne, M., McIntyre-Bhatty, T., Roushan, G., 2024. A Tailored Co-creation Approach to Contextualising the Student Voice in Higher Education. In: Jamil, M.G., O'Connor, C., Shelton, F., eds. Co-Creation for Academic Enhancement in Higher Education. Cham: Palgrave Macmillan, 67-86.
  • Liu, Y., Polkinghorne, M., 2024. Considering the Impact of a Founder’s Own Characteristics on Business Growth Strategy. Eurasian Business and Economics Perspectives. cham: Springer, 157-174.
  • Shahid, S., Polkinghorne, M., Bobeva, M., 2024. Supporting Educational Projects in Pakistan: Operationalizing UN Sustainable Development Goal 4. In: Leal Filho, W., Ng, T., Iyer-Raniga, U., Ng, A., Sharifi, A., eds. SDGs in the Asia and Pacific Region . Implementing the UN Sustainable Development Goals – Regional Perspectives. Cham: Springer, 1-23.
  • Shahid, S., Polkinghorne, M., Bobeva, M., 2024. Exploring Success Factors Underpinning the Delivery of UN SDG-4 Quality Education Projects in Pakistan. Eurasian Studies in Business and Economics.
  • Devis-Rozental, C., O’sullivan, H., Polkinghorne, M., Clarke, S., 2024. Life Gain: Using a Co-creation Approach to Developing the Socio-emotional Intelligence of a Foundation Year Student Cohort. Co Creation for Academic Enhancement in Higher Education Research Informed Case Studies.
  • Polkinghorne, M., McIntyre-Bhatty, T., Roushan, G., 2024. A Tailored Co-creation Approach to Contextualising the Student Voice in Higher Education. Co Creation for Academic Enhancement in Higher Education Research Informed Case Studies.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Taylor, J., 2022. Recursive Abstraction Method for Analysing Qualitative Data. Encyclopedia of Tourism Management and Marketing Volume 1 4.
  • Stewart, N., Polkinghorne, M., Devis-Rozental, C., 2022. Implications of COVID-19 on Researcher Development: Achievements, Challenges, and Opportunities. Agile Learning Environments Amid Disruption Evaluating Academic Innovations in Higher Education During Covid 19. 173-188.
  • Thurston, J., Polkinghorne, M.. Students as Researchers. In: Drake, W., Roushan, G., Polkinghorne, M., eds. Proceedings of the Fusion Learning Conference 2021. Poole, UK: Bournemouth University.
  • Hayman, K., Hemmington, N., Kilburn, D., Polkinghorne, M., 2009. Establishing a Developmental Strategy - A knowledge transfer Case Study. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of Knowledge Transfer to Small and Medium Sized Businesses: A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Hemmington, N., Kilburn, D., Rowles, N., Polkinghorne, M.. Development a Differentiation Strategy - A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2009 ed. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Darnton, G., Day, J., Hollocks, B., Polkinghorne, M.. Development of Distinctive Software Solutions - A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2009 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Cownie, F., Milton, P., Polkinghorne, M.. Development of an e-Marketing & IT Strategy - A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2009 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Hemmington, N., McIntyre, C., Polkinghorne, M.. Re-branding and Innovative Distribution Networking - A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2009 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Hayman, K., Hemmington, N., Kilburn, D., Polkinghorne, M.. Development of an Effective Contract Review Mechanism - A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2009 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Darnton, G., Ghosh, S., Polkinghorne, M.. Development of a Knowledge Capturing Methodology - A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2009 ed. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Gabrys, B., Jones, M., Polkinghorne, M.. Commercial application of computational intelligence - A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2008 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Ball, F., Polkinghorne, M., Roach, J.. Developing a system to capture patient meal orders - a knowledge transfer case study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2008 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Roach, J., Stock, N.. Developing the technology to improve safety in nursing and care homes – A Knowledge Transfer Case Study. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2008 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Jones, M., Main, A., Polkinghorne, M., 2007. Developing & exploiting new market opportunities. In: Polkinghorne, M., Roach, J., eds. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2007 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Reynolds, T., Polkinghorne, M., Tabeshfar, K., Velay, X.. Introducing design processes & processes. In: Polkinghorne, M., Roach, J., eds. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. 2007 ed.. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Roach, J., 2007. Editorial. Applications of knowledge transfer to small and medium sized businesses. Poole, England: Bournemouth University.
  • Leavey, C., Polkinghorne, M., Sutton, R., Burrows, R.J.. An intelligent decision support system for specialist product design. In: Roberts, G.N., Tubb, C.A.J., eds. Proceedings of WESIC '99 - Workshop on European Scientific and Industrial Collaboration: Promoting Advanced Technologies in Manufacturing. Mechatronics Research Centre, University of Wales College Newport.
  • Leavey, C., Polkinghorne, M., Sutton, R., Pearce, J.. Towards an intelligent design to manufacture process for bespoke product development. IMC 15: Proceedings of the Fifteenth Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, Ulster , 1998. University of Ulster.
  • Bennett, J.P.H., Polkinghorne, M., Pearce, J.F.. Quantifying the effectiveness of an academic-industry technology transfer initiative in a low prosperity region of the UK. Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Management of Technology, Orlando, Florida 1998. International Conference on Management of Technology.
  • Leavey, C., Burrows, R.J., Pearce, J., Polkinghorne, M.. CE marking within a manufacturing SME: trials and tribulations. IMC 15: Proceedings of the Fifteenth Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, Ulster , 1998. University of Ulster.
  • Wood, R., Polkinghorne, M., Grieve, D., Burns, R.S.. Implications of machine force testing to the product design process. IMC 15: Proceedings of the Fifteenth Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, Ulster , 1998. University of Ulster.
  • Anderson, J., Polkinghorne, M.. Application of HALT and HASS techniques for quality improvement. IMC-14: Sustainable technology in manufacturing industries : proceedings of the fourteenth Conference of the Irish Manufacturing Committee, 3-5 September 1997. Department of Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering, Trinity College Dublin.
  • Anderson, J., Polkinghorne, M.. Application of HALT and HASS techniques in an advanced factory environment. International Conference on Factory 2000: Technology Exploitation Process, Cambridge 1997. Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Beak, A., Cooper, B., Polkinghorne, M.. Investigations into the implementation of value analysis/value engineering to a specialist SME. International Conference on Factory 2000: Technology Exploitation Process, Cambridge 1997. Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Burrows, R.J., Polkinghorne, M., Biss, T., Smith, D.. Implementation of QMS by employing a soft systems approach. International Conference on Factory 2000: Technology Exploitation Process, Cambridge, 1997. Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Burrows, R.J., Polkinghorne, M.. An appraisal of the new technological solutions applied to scheduling and scheduling systems for SMEs. International Conference on Factory 2000: Technology Exploitation Process, Cambridge, 1997. Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Charlton, D., Robinson, P., Polkinghorne, M.. Development of an enhanced video location and tracking system for an XY servo table. International Conference on Factory 2000: Technology Exploitation Process, Cambridge, 1997. Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Marshall, D., Polkinghorne, M.. The operational advantages for manufacture of employing a generic design methodology. International Conference on Factory 2000: Technology Exploitation Process, Cambridge, 1997. IET.
  • Marshall, D., Polkinghorne, M.. Implementation of a generic design methodology for cost effective quality. Proceedings of the Teaching Company Directorate Seminar on Effective Quality, London 1997. Teaching Company Directorate.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Roberts, G.N., Burns, R.S., 1997. Consideration of performance assessment criteria required for a self-organising fuzzy logic autopilot. 11th Ship Control Systems Symposium: Transport and Transformation of Pollutants in the Troposphere Vol 1. WIT Press, 151-159.
  • Richter, R., Burns, R.S., Polkinghorne, M., Nurse, P.. Predictive ship control using a novel fuzzy-neural approach. In: Wilson, P.A., eds. 11th Ship Conference: Transport and Transformation of Pollutants in the Troposphere Vol 1. WIT Press.
  • Wilson, A., Polkinghorne, M.. Implications of electromagnetic compatibility for product manufacture in the factory environment. International Conference on Factory 2000: Technology Exploitation Process, Cambridge, 1997. Institution of Engineering and Technology.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Roberts, G.N., Burns, R.S., 1996. Practical results from full scale sea trials for a self-organising design of fuzzy autopilot. IEE Colloquium on Artificial Intelligence in Consumer and Domestic Products, 22 October 1996, London. IEEE.
  • Burrows, B., Polkinghorne, M.. Using a soft approach to QMS implementation within a manufacturing SME. In: Bramley, A.N., Mileham, A.R., Owen, G.W., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology X: Proceedings of the 12th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Bath, England: University of Bath.
  • Evans, M., Cooper, B., Burns, R.S., Polkinghorne, M., Culverhouse, P., Qurashi, Z.A.. Automated test data analysis for a manufacturing application. In: Bramley, A.N., Mileham, A.R., Owen, G.W., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology X: Proceedings of the 12th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Bath, England: University of Bath.
  • Lyall, D., Bennett, J., Polkinghorne, M.. Lead time reduction through design automation. In: Bramley, A.N., Mileham, A.R., Owen, G.W., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology X: Proceedings of the 12th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Bath, England: University of Bath.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Baldwin, M., Qurashi, Z.A.. A novel approach to risk assessment using a safety FMEA. In: Bramley, A.N., Mileham, A.R., Owen, G.W., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology X: Proceedings of the 12th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Bath, England: University of Bath.
  • Qurashi, Z.A., Polkinghorne, M., Pearce, J.. Contingency planning for a small manufacturing company. In: Bramley, A.N., Mileham, A.R., Owen, G.W., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology X: Proceedings of the 12th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Bath, England: University of Bath.
  • Evans, M., Cooper, B., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Culverhouse, P.. Automation test data analysis and charting for a manufacturing application. Proceedings of the Teaching Company Directorate seminar on manufacturing, 1996, Brighton. Teaching Company Directorate.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Baldwin, M.. An FMEA approach to risk assessment to conform with the EC machinery directive. Proceedings of the Institute of Measurement and Control Symposium on Risk Management in a Regulated Environment, London 1996. Institute of Measurement and Control Symposium.
  • Richter, R., Burns, R.S., Polkinghorne, M., Nurse, P.. Modelling and control of surface ships by employing a fuzzy-neural solution. Proceedings of Eleventh International Conference on Systems Engineering, ICSE 1996, Las Vegas, NV, USA.. ICSE.
  • Qurashi, Z., Burns, R.S., Chaston, I., Polkinghorne, M.. The assessment and development of a decision support tool for SME factory automation. Proceedings of TTI '96: Technology Transfer and Innovation Conference, Teaching Company Directorate, Faringdon, Oxfordshire, UK.. TTI.
  • Qurashi, Z., Polkinghorne, M., Bennett, J., Pearce, J., 1996. The economic impact of the teaching company scheme on the local manufacturing base. Advanced Manufacturing Processes, Systems and Technologies (AMPST '96). Wiley, 431-438.
  • Qurashi, Z., Polkinghorne, M., Pearce, J.. Risk management by contingency planning in a competitive manufacturing environment. Proceedings of the Institute of Measurement and Control Symposium on Risk Management in a Regulated Environment, London, 1996. Institute of Measurement and Control.
  • Qurashi, Z., Polkinghorne, M., Pearce, J.F., Bennett, J.. Development of a factory automation model for SMEs. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Qurashi, Z., Polkinghorne, M., Pearce, J.F., Bennett, J.. Tangible benefits from the technology transfer of soft technologies to the local manufacturing base. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Qurashi, Z.A., Polkinghorne, M., Pearce, J.F., Bennett, J.. Development of a factory automation model for SMEs. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England, UK: Plymouth Teaching Company Centre, University of Plymouth.
  • Qurashi, Z., Polkinghorne, M., Biss, T.. Design considerations for a manufacturing based management information system. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Senior, S., Polkinghorne, M., Biss, T., Bennett, J.. Systems thinking applied to small company management. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Senior, S., Polkinghorne, M., Biss, T., Bennett, J.. Specification and effective implementation of IT systems in a small manufacturing company. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Burrows, R.J., Polkinghorne, M., Biss, T., Smith, D.. Application of soft systems methodology for implementation of a QMS within a manufacturing SME. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Roberts, G.N.. Full-scale sea trial results of a self-organising Fuzzy logic autopilot for small vessels. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of advanced marine control. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Roberts, G.N.. A Novel design of self-organising fuzzy logic autopilot. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of artificial intelligence for technological and business processes. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Evans, M., Cooper, B., Burns, R.S., Polkinghorne, M., Culverhouse, P.. Design and development of an automated test procedure for bulk component manufacturing. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Richter, R., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S.. A Review of the historical development of ship motion control and simulation. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of advanced marine control. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Heard, J., Polkinghorne, M., Grieve, D.. A review of the potential application of Taguchi to the optimisation of machine tool settings. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Applications of soft technologies for enhanced manufacture and management. Plymouth, England: University of Plymouth.
  • Burns, R.S., Richter, R., Polkinghorne, M., 1995. A Multivariable neural network ship mathematical model. In: Graczyk, T., Jastrzebski, T., Brebbia, C.A., Burns, R.S., eds. Proceedings of the International Conference on Marine Technology: Marine Technology and Transportation. WIT Press, 747-756.
  • Heard, J., Grieve, D., Polkinghorne, M., 1995. An investigation into the design/manufacture of micro-rollers for cold roll forming. Advances in Manufacturing Technology IX: Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. London: Taylor and Francis, 97-101.
  • Heard, J., Grieve, D., Polkinghorne, M., 1995. Application of Taguchi for the optimisation of machine tool settngs. In: Stockton, D., Wainright, C., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology IX: Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. London: Taylor and Francis, 534-538.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Roberts, G.N., 1995. Performance index derivation for a self-organising fuzzy autopilot. In: Graczyk, T., Jastrzebski, T., Brebbia, C.A., Burns, R.S., eds. Proceedings of the International Conference on Marine Technology: Marine Technology and Transportation. WIT Press, 757-766.
  • Senior, S., Biss, T., Polkinghorne, M., Bennett, J.. The application of systems thinking to small company management. In: Stockton, D., Wainwright, C., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology IX: Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. London: Taylor and Francis.
  • Qurashi, Z.A., Biss, T., Polkinghorne, M.. Design of a manufacturing based management information system. In: Stockton, D., Wainwright, C., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology IX: Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. London: Taylor and Francis.
  • May, S.J., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Roberts, G.N.. Ensuring competitive manufacture by product re-engineering. In: Stockton, D., Wainwright, C., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology IX: Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. London: Taylor and Francis.
  • North, A., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S.. Application of Taguchi for the design of manufacturing machines. In: Stockton, D., Wainwright, C., eds. Advances in Manufacturing Technology IX: Proceedings of the 11th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. London: Taylor and Francis.
  • Baldwin, M., Polkinghorne, M., North, A., Burns, R.S.. An FMEA approach to risk assessment to conform with the EC machinery directive. Proceedings of the International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, Cork, 6-8 September 1995. International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing.
  • Heard, J., Grieve, D., Polkinghorne, M.. Problems associated with the cold roll forming of micro form sections. Proceedings of the International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, Cork, 6-8 September 1995. International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing.
  • May, S.J., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Roberts, G.N.. Re-engineering of product design for competitive manufacture. Proceedings of the International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, Cork, 6-8 September 1995. International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing.
  • North, A., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S.. Robust design of manufacturing machines using the Taguchi approach. Proceedings of the International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, Cork, 6-8 September 1995. International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Roberts, G.N.. Full-scale sea trial results of a self-organising fuzzy logic autopilot for small vessels. Proceedings of the Symposium on the Application of Advanced Marine Control, Plymouth, 1995. University of Plymouth, England.
  • Richter, R., Burns, R.S., Polkinghorne, M.. Application of an artificial neural network to model complex plant behaviour. Proceedings of IFAC Workshop on Motion Control, 9-11 October 1995, Munich,. IFAC.
  • Qurashi, Z., Biss, T., Polkinghorne, M.. The design process for management information system applied to a manufacturing company. Proceedings of the International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing, Cork, 6-8 September 1995. International Conference on Competitive Manufacturing.
  • Qurashi, Z., Biss, T., Polkinghorne, M.. Management information system design for a manufacturing company. Proceedings of the Teaching Company Directorate Seminar on the Introduction and Development of Computer Support Systems Belfast,1995. Teaching Company Directorate.
  • Richter, R., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S.. A Review of the historical development of ship motion control and simulation. In: Polkinghorne, M., eds. Proceedings of the Symposium on the Application of Advanced Marine Control, Plymouth, 1995. University of Plymouth, England.
  • Bland, R.J., Robinson, M.J., Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S.. The application of computer simulation for cost effective rtm production. In: Case, K., Newman, S.T., eds. Advances in manufacturing technology VIII: Proceedings of the 10th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Taylor and Francis.
  • May, S.J., Polkinghorne, M., Bennett, J.P., Burns, R.S., 1994. The applicability of concurrent engineering to design in a manufacturing company. In: Case, K., Newman, S.T., eds. Advances in manufacturing technology VIII: Proceedings of the 10th National Conference on Manufacturing Research. Taylor and Francis, 457-461.
  • Burns, R.S., Polkinghorne, M., Winwood, D.. Transferring intelligence to a ship's autopilot. Proceedings of Teaching Company Directorate Conference Technology Transfer & Innovation 94. Teaching Company Directorate Conference.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Roberts, G.N., Burns, R.S., 1994. The implementation of a fuzzy logic marine autopilot. IEEE International Conference on Control 1994 Proceedings. IEEE, 1572-1577.
  • Burns, R.S., Polkinghorne, M.. A neural network controller for optimal guidance of surface ships. 10th Ship Control Systems Symposium, October 1993, Ottawa, Canada.. WIT Press.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Roberts, G.N., Burns, R.S.. Small marine vessel application of a fuzzy PID autopilot. 12th IFAC World Congress Proceedings, Sydney, Australia, 19-23 July 1993. IFAC.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Roberts, G.N.. A fuzzy autopilot for small vessels. In: Wilson, P.A., eds. Manoeuvring and Control of Marine Craft: 2nd International Conference Proceedings. WIT Press.
  • Polkinghorne, M., Burns, R.S., Randolph, W., Roberts, G.N.. A review of autopilots and associated control simulation techniques. Modelling and Simulation, 1991: Proceedings of the 1991 European Simulation Multiconference, June 17-19, 1991 the Panum Institute Copenhagen, Denmark. Society for Computer Simulation.

Conferences

Reports

Scholarly Editions

Films

  • Quest for the best (Bournemouth University).
  • Fuzzy logic autopilot for boats. London: BBC TV Science Programme Tomorrow's World.

Posters

Others

PhD Students

  • Carly Lamont, (In progress)
  • Ismail Kurtuk. Enhancement of Teaching Decision-Making ın Project Management within UK Higher Education, (In progress)
  • Tariq Alshikh, (In progress)
  • Natalie Stewart. Promoting a Positive and Cohesive Research Culture for Postgraduate Researchers Across Disciplines, (In progress)
  • Rachel Clarke. Leadership as a Means of Cultivating Innovation: Analogue People in a Digital Future., (In progress)
  • Sidra Shahid, 2023. Measuring Success and Sustainability in Project Management: A Case Study Supporting the Delivery of Quality Education in Pakistan, (Completed)
  • Chris Leavey. Development of an Intelligent Decision Support System for Application to Orthofunctional Design, (Completed)
  • Serkan Ceylan. Using Knowledge Transfer Partnership Projects to Reveal Latent Dynamics in the Knowledge-Based View of Strategy., (Completed)
  • Zahoor Qurashi. A Generic Approach Employing Information Systems for Introducing Manufacturing Systems in SMEs, (Completed)
  • Ghasan Al Maamari. Multiple Stakeholders’ Perception of Tourism Resort Project Success: The Case of Oman Projects, (Completed)
  • Ralph Richter. A Predictive Fuzzy-Neural Autopilot for the Guidance of Small Motorised Marine Craft, (Completed)
  • Melanie Hudson. Introducing Integrated Performance Measurement into Small and Medium Sized Enterprises, (Completed)

Profile of Teaching PG

  • Research Project
  • Corporate Governance Research Methods
  • Introduction to Education Practice for PGRs
  • Researcher Development Programme - Managing My Research Project

Profile of Teaching UG

  • Research Project
  • Consultancy Project
  • Reflective Pracitioner Project
  • Business Simulation
  • Starting a Business
  • Research in Business and Management
  • Retail Research and Analysis

Grants

  • Help to Grow Cohort 10 (Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, 01 Jan 2025). In Progress
  • Help to Grow Cohort 9 (Department for Business, Innovation & Skills, 31 Oct 2024). In Progress

External Responsibilities

  • UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE), Recognised Research Supervisor Assessor (2020-)
  • J3M Technologies Ltd, Company Director (2015-)
  • Southampton Solent University, External for Research & Innovation Committee (2013-2015)
  • Two Blue Hats Ltd, Company Director (2013-)
  • Southampton Solent University, Knowledge Transfer Consultant for VCO (2012-2015)
  • University of the West of England, Knowledge Broker for Innovation Network (2012-2015)
  • ESRC, Co-ordinator South West Knowledge Transfer Network (2008-2010)
  • Force 4 (UK) Ltd, Company Director (2002-2006)
  • EPSRC, Researcher (1990-1993)

Internal Responsibilities

  • Director, .Help to Grow Management Programme
  • Committee Member, FLIE Executive Committee
  • Academic Representative, Knowledge Exchange Working Group
  • Academic Representative, Research Intellectual Property Strategy Evaluation Committee (RIPSEC)
  • Faculty of Management Research Degrees Committee Member, Faculty of Management Research Degrees Committee
  • Faculty of Management Educational Steering Group Member, Faculty of Management Educational Steering Group
  • Chair of TeachBU HEA Assessment Panel, TeachBU HEA Assessment Panel
  • TeachBU Faculty Lead for the Faculty of Science & Technology, TeachBU
  • TeachBU Faculty Lead for the Faculty of Health & Social Sciences, TeachBU
  • Engagement and Outreach Network Member, Engagement and Outreach Network
  • TeachBU HEA Fellowship Assessment Panel Member, TeachBU HEA Fellowship Assessment Panel
  • Mentoring Steering Group Member, Mentoring Steering Group
  • HEA Fellowship Mentor (FHSS), Faculty of Health & Social Sciences
  • HEA Fellowship Mentor (FoM), Faculty of Management
  • TeachBU Faculty Lead for the Faculty of Management, TeachBU

Journal Reviewing/Refereeing

  • Journal of International Education in Business, Anonymous peer review
  • Journal of Marketing for Higher Education, Anonymous peer review
  • Journal of Production Planning and Control, Anonymous peer review
  • Journal of Knowledge Management, Anonymous peer review

Qualifications

  • Recognised Research Supervisor in PhD Supervision (UK Council for Graduate Education (UKCGE), 2019)
  • Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA in Teaching in Higher Education (Advance HE, 2016)
  • PRINCE2 Foundation Level in Project Management (APMG / Southampton Solent University, 2014)
  • PRINCE2 Practitioner Level in Project Management (APMG / Southampton Solent University, 2014)
  • PgCert in Knowledge Transfer (Open University / AURIL, 2009)
  • PgCert in Business Administration (University of Plymouth, 2003)
  • PhD in Knowledge Management using Artificial Intelligence (University of Plymouth / Royal Navy, 1994)
  • BEng (Hons) in Engineering Systems (University of Plymouth, 1990)

Memberships

  • Advance HE, Principal Fellow (2024-),
  • Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship, Member (2020-), http://www.isbe.org.uk/
  • Chartered Management Institute, Fellow (2017-),
  • Energy Institute, Associate (2008-2009),
  • Institute of Knowledge Transfer, Member (2007-),
  • Institution of Engineering and Technology, Member (1989-),

Broadcast Interview

  • Tomorrow's World, AI Systems
The data on this page was last updated at 05:00 on February 18, 2026.