Narayan Bhattarai

Dr. Narayan Bhattarai is a Lecturer in Business and Management at the University of the West of Scotland's School of Business and Creative Industries. He holds a PhD in Entrepreneurship from Royal Holloway, University of London, alongside an MBA and MPhil from Tribhuvan University. His expertise spans migrant entrepreneurship, digital transformation, diaspora networks, and sustainable business practices. He has taught at Leeds Trinity University, Royal Holloway, and Tribhuvan University, and actively engages in knowledge transfer partnerships and consultancy.

Education:

• PhD in Entrepreneurship, Royal Holloway, University of London
• MBA, MPhil, Tribhuvan University
• inSTIL Programme in Teaching, Royal Holloway

His research focuses on entrepreneurial talent adaptation, digitally empowered entrepreneurs, and challenges faced by ethnic minority and immigrant businesses. He emphasizes digital innovation's role in sustainability and small business resilience. Current projects explore digital transformation in higher education institutions and post-pandemic business recovery strategies.

Professional Roles:

• Entrepreneurship SIG Committee Member, British Academy of Management
• External Examiner, De Montfort University (2024–2028)

His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals related to economic growth, innovation, and reduced inequalities. Collaborative projects include Knowledge Transfer Partnerships with SMEs like Fido Tech and conferences on crisis management in SMEs.