Bismark demonstrates scholarship in teaching and learning and has been involved in teaching and curriculum development since transitioning into academia in 2019. He delivers lectures in a range of subjects across several imaging modalities and disciplines while utilizing his vast clinical experience. He embraces a participatory teaching approach, fostering interactive learning environments where the learning experiences of students can be enhanced. His teaching philosophy revolves around hands-on learning and bridging theoretical knowledge with practical application.

By emphasizing critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Bismark equips students with the tools and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of real-world clinical settings to make a meaningful impact in patient care.

His research interests span across role development, image interpretation, clinical placement and practice experiences, patient-centred care, dose optimization. He also has secondary interest in breast density and healthcare access. His current PhD work focusses on image interpretation roles of Radiographers and seeks to develop an image interpretation framework for radiographers in abnormality detection and commenting in low-resource settings.

He is also currently exploring the challenges in accessing radiological reports and their clinical implications on patient-centred care.

His research paper on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on Clinical radiography education was recognized among the “Top 5 papers Editors’ Choice Award” by the Journal of Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences in 2022. He also reviews for the journal, Heliyon.