Personal profile

Academic Biography

Dr Kristofer James Costello is an Academic Lecturer in Human Resource Development, with a special interest in Talent Development, Strategic Human Resource Management, Inclusive Human Development, Sustainable Development and Talent Philosophy. Kris’ personal paradigm is that academia should be grounded in impact, with a focus on optimising and improving the capacity and capability of the individual to enhance outputs and performance, with his research and enterprise activities grounded in this remit. Kris currently oversees delivery of learning at undergraduate, post-graduate, and doctoral levels; through online, on campus and hybrid delivery approaches. Kris is an active member of the CIPD and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy.

Education/Academic qualification

Professional Doctorate, Postgraduate Certificate of Learning and Teaching Higher Education Academy, Teesside University

Award Date: 1 Apr 2024

PhD, Assessing the impact of conflicting talent philosophies within the organisation: An investigation into talent development within Tees, Esk and Wear Valley NHS Foundation Trust, Teesside University International Business School

Award Date: 1 Dec 2023

Master, MA Human Resource Management, Teesside University International Business School

Award Date: 1 Nov 2017

Bachelor, BA (Hons) Business and Management, Teesside University

Award Date: 1 Jul 2016