Mahmood Aslam

Mahmood Aslam is a Lecturer at Northumbria University in the Department of Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Strategy. Prior to this role, he served as a Director in a public sector urban planning and development organization in Pakistan. He holds a PhD (summa cum laude) in Strategic Management and Organization from the University of Bayreuth (2022), an MSc in Entrepreneurship and SMEs Management from Government College University Lahore (2014), and a BSc (Hons) in Business Administration from COMSATS University Islamabad (2010).

• PhD: University of Bayreuth, Germany (2022)
• MSc: Government College University Lahore (2014)
• BSc: COMSATS University Islamabad (2010)

His research focuses on international management, strategy, and organizational dynamics, with emphasis on coworking spaces, sociomateriality, sustainability, and geopolitical crises affecting multinational enterprises (MNEs). Key themes include knowledge exchange processes, venture legitimacy, and the future of work in globalized contexts. He has published extensively in journals like Journal of Business Research, European Management Journal, and Business Horizons, contributing to UN Sustainable Development Goals related to education and sustainable communities.

Recent articles explore coworking spaces' role in fostering innovation through materiality and design, sociomaterial assemblages influencing entrepreneurship, and knowledge creation sustainability. His work bridges organizational theory with practical insights into collaborative workspace dynamics.

• Awards: Summa Cum Laude (2022)

Dr. Aslam actively supervises PhD students and collaborates on projects addressing international business challenges. His research highlights the transformative potential of coworking spaces in redefining work environments and organizational structures.