Papers
3
Total Citations
30
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3
About
Asha Thomas is a versatile researcher whose work spans two distinct yet increasingly intersecting domains: urological surgery and human resource management in the digital age. In the medical sphere, Thomas made a notable contribution to minimally invasive surgery through pioneering work on robotic-assisted laparoscopic partial nephrectomy, introducing innovative techniques — "in situ mapping" and "sequential occlusion angiography" — that leverage contrast-enhanced ultrasound to enable more precise, selective ischaemia during kidney-sparing procedures. This study, conducted across 60 patients, has garnered 16 citations and represents a meaningful advancement in surgical practice. More recently, Thomas has turned scholarly attention to the rapidly evolving world of work, examining how digitalization, automation, and robotization are reshaping organizational environments and workforce expectations. Her research explores the critical alignment between employer digital skill demands and employee readiness, as well as the transformative impact of disruptive technologies on human resource management practices. With citations accumulating across both fields, Thomas demonstrates a rare intellectual breadth, bridging clinical innovation with contemporary management theory — making her work valuable to surgeons, HR professionals, and organizational researchers alike.
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- 2Increasing digitalization of the workplace: is the workforce ready?7 citations · 2024
- 3Disruptive Technology in Human Resource Management7 citations · 2025