About
Mike W. Peng is the Jindal Distinguished Chair of Global Business Strategy and Professor of Organizations, Strategy, and International Management at The University of Texas at Dallas' Naveen Jindal School of Management. With a distinguished career spanning multiple prestigious institutions including The Ohio State University and University of Hawaii, he has established himself as a leading scholar in international business with particular expertise in emerging economies and China.
His research interests focus on global strategy, international business, competition in emerging economies, and the institution-based view. Peng's work has significantly shaped understanding of how institutions affect business strategy in transitional economies, with his institution-based view becoming a foundational framework in international business research.
Peng's publication record shows consistent high-impact output with recent works examining institutional transitions, international business under sanctions, and corporate philanthropy in authoritarian contexts. His research demonstrates a clear trajectory from foundational work on transition economies to contemporary analyses of US-China business differences and innovation in state-owned enterprises.
- Research.com Business and Management in United States Leader Award (2022)
- Research.com Business and Management in United States Leader Award (2023)
- Research.com Business and Management in United States Leader Award (2024)
- Research.com Business and Management in United States Leader Award (2025)
Peng has maintained active research collaborations throughout his career, evidenced by his co-authorship with prominent scholars in the field. His work bridges theoretical development with practical implications for multinational enterprises operating in complex institutional environments, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region.
