Hi, I'm Dr Ryan Thomas Williams

Academic Biography

Dr Ryan Thomas Williams is an education technology consultant, focusing on AI Ethics, and course tutor for the online DBA programmes at Teesside University. He also holds honorary and visiting roles at the University of Liverpool and the University of Essex. He serves as an External Examiner for doctoral candidates at the University of Glasgow. Ryan holds a PhD from Teesside University and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He is an Advisor to the UK Research Integrity Office (UKRIO), where he contributes to national research governance and advances ethical research practices across the UK. His work focuses on the ethical implications of integrating AI into education and research. He is particularly interested in AI ethics, data protection, and the responsible methodological use of generative AI for data analysis and decision-making.

Ryan’s research has been published in business and social science journals, including Practice: Contemporary Issues in Practitioner Education, Frontiers in Education, and the Berkman Klein Centre at Harvard University. Ryan is a Review Editor and Editorial Board Member for Frontiers in Research Metrics and Analytics.

Ryan has taught extensively across UK universities, primarily leading research methods modules on International MBA and DBA programmes as a module leader, lecturer, and project supervisor. He has developed multiple research methods modules underpinned by ethical case method seminars. During the COVID-19 pandemic, he devised a series of research methods workshops for NHS employees transitioning into managerial positions. This project was funded by the European Social Fund.

As a Google for Education Certified Trainer, Ryan actively contributes to the development of new teaching and learning technologies by providing insights and feedback to Google. He is also a member of the British Computer Society (BCS) and the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec).

Ryan is passionate about responsible innovation in education technology and has contributed to various digital transformation initiatives. He provides training and advisory services in AI ethics, responsible AI policy, education technology, and project management, helping institutions implement and evaluate digital tools transparently and responsibly.

Ryan participates in management meetings and change control boards as a trusted partner in developing policies, budgets, bids, and procedures for education projects. He has previously worked with Philip Morris International and Abyasa Limited.

In 2014, he was honoured at Buckingham Palace after winning Teesside’s Business Idea on a Beermat competition.