Dr. Agnessa Spanellis

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Agnessa Spanellis is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Edinburgh Business School, specializing in systems thinking and gamification. She is the director of the Gamification Systems Thinking Lab and serves as deputy director of the Failure Modes of Engineering Network Plus. Agnessa's research focuses on the intersection of gamification, sustainability, and policy-making, working with various communities and stakeholders to enhance decision-making processes. Her work has received recognition from international gamification practitioners and includes collaboration on multiple EPSRC-funded projects aimed at fostering inclusivity and sustainability. She teaches systems thinking principles and applies them to help organizations become learning entities that can adapt to the complexities of sustainability. Notable publications include her contributions to leading management journals, showcasing her commitment to exploring how gamification can improve resilience and support citizen participation in policy development.

Research Interests

Experience

Senior Lecturer

2018-01-01 — Present

University of Edinburgh Business School • Edinburgh, Scotland, UK

Teaches and conducts research in Systems Thinking and Gamification.

Requirements for University of Edinburgh

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.25
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Undergraduate degree in business, management, or related subject
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Personal statement
  • One academic reference
  • CV/Resume
Specialization Notes

Department of Marketing