Firman Azra

Firman Azra is a PhD Candidate in Science, Technology and Innovation Policy at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. He concurrently serves as a Lecturer at Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta since September 2021. His research focuses on University and Industry Collaboration: Policy and Management Implications, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) particularly in Education.

Education:

• Master of Science, Alliance Manchester Business School (2018-2019)
• Doctor of Philosophy Candidate, Alliance Manchester Business School (ongoing)

Research Interests: Azra’s work bridges innovation policy, university-industry partnerships, and sustainable development. Key themes include governance frameworks for collaborative innovation, technology transfer mechanisms, and the role of policy in fostering academic-industrial synergies. His studies align with SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure).

Professional Roles:

• PhD Supervisors: Prof. Khaleel Malik and Dr. Mabel Sanchez Barrioluengo
• Lecturer at Universitas Islam Negeri Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta

Labs/Teams: Affiliated with the Manchester Institute of Innovation Research, focusing on innovation systems and policy analysis.