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• International Business
• Strategic Management
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Richard Nyuur is the Head of the International Business, Marketing and Strategy Department and a Professor of International Business at the University of Bradford School of Management, part of the Faculty of Management, Law & Social Sciences. Previously, he held roles as Associate Professor at Newcastle Business School (Northumbria University) and leadership positions in entrepreneurship and international student affairs within the Faculty of Business and Law. His research focuses on international business and strategy, particularly foreign direct investment (FDI), SME internationalization, strategic adaptiveness in emerging economies, international human resource management, and corporate social responsibility. He has published in top-tier journals like the British Journal of Management and serves on editorial boards of Critical Perspectives of International Business, Journal of African Business, and European Journal of Economics and Management. He is a Fellow of the Institute for Trade and Innovation at Offenburg University, Germany. Research interests include post-internationalization strategic adaptiveness, market/non-market strategies of foreign firms in emerging economies, and technology/knowledge transfer for developing countries. His work examines these themes in SMEs and multinational enterprises under weak institutional conditions. He has co-edited special issues in Critical Perspectives of International Business and IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. Teaching focuses on International Business and Innovation , Global Business Ethics , and Strategic Management . Awards include his Fellowship status. His contributions span editorial leadership, policy analysis on the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), and exploration of digitalization strategies in crisis contexts.

Yigang PanView profile

Professor

• International Marketing
• Branding Strategies
• Market Entry Strategies
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Yigang Pan is Professor of Marketing and International Business at York University's Schulich School of Business. His research examines branding strategies in cross-cultural contexts and market entry strategies of multinational corporations, including joint ventures, wholly-owned subsidiaries, and holding companies. He has published extensively on international marketing and business strategy in top journals. Research focuses on international marketing strategies, global brand management, foreign market entry modes, and the operations of multinational corporations in emerging markets. His publications frequently analyze institutional influences on foreign investment decisions and subsidiary performance. Professor Pan maintains an active research program examining how multinational firms adapt to institutional changes in global markets.

Fragkiskos FilippaiosView profile

Professor

• International Business
• Foreign Direct Investment
• Multinational Enterprises
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Fragkiskos Filippaios is Professor of International Business at the University of Essex's Essex Business School, where he additionally serves as Director of the South and East Network for Social Sciences (SENSS). In this ESRC-funded role, he oversees doctoral training for over 200 students across social sciences. His academic qualifications include: PhD in International and European Economic Studies from Athens University of Economics and Business (2004) MSc in International and European Economic Studies from Athens University of Economics and Business (1999) BSc in International and European Economic Studies from Athens University of Economics and Business (1997) Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education from University of Kent (2007) His research focuses on international business dynamics, particularly foreign direct investment strategies, multinational enterprise behavior, and the interplay between political governance and economic development. Recent work examines how technological innovation and institutional frameworks shape global business operations in emerging economies. Publication analysis reveals dominant themes in global strategic management, including R&D internationalization, cross-cultural business adaptation, FDI determinants in developing regions, and digital transformation impacts on business education. Methodologically, his work employs empirical analysis of multinational enterprises across diverse sectors and geographies. As SENSS Director, he leads doctoral training initiatives and supervises early-career researchers. His extensive academic leadership includes previous roles as Associate Dean at the University of Kent and international accreditation expertise through AACSB and AMBA. No specific laboratories or research teams are detailed in available information.

• Multinational Companies
• Strategic Management
• Global Strategies
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Björn Ambos is a Full Professor of Strategic Management and Managing Director at the Institute of Management (IfB-HSG) at the University of St. Gallen. His academic career includes positions at multiple leading institutions, including the University of Hamburg, Bocconi University, and WU Vienna. He holds a Dipl.-Kfm., PhD in International Management, and a postdoctoral qualification (Habilitation). Education highlights include studies at the University of Hamburg (Germany) and Florida State University (USA). His professional experience spans both academia and industry, with international management roles in Vietnam, Italy, Paris, and New York. He advises leading global firms like Siemens, Unilever, and Porsche. Research focuses on multinational enterprises' strategic management, innovation dynamics, and regional headquarters' roles. Key areas include FDI performance in global cities, HQ-subsidiary relationships, and psychic distance perception. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical managerial insights. His publications emphasize global strategy, MNC governance, and innovation in international contexts. Notable contributions include conceptualizing spatial heterogeneity's impact on FDI and advancing understanding of cognitive distance in multinational operations. Awards recognize his teaching and research excellence. Awards: 'Course of the Year' (2013), Academy of Management Best Paper Advisory roles with 50+ global corporations Active in international conferences and academic networks

James P. JohnsonView profile

Professor

• International Business
• Cross-Cultural Management
• Global Strategy
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James P. Johnson is a Professor and George and Harriet Cornell Chair in International Business at the Crummer Graduate School of Business, Rollins College. He specializes in cross-cultural management, global alliances, and sustainability in international business. With a Ph.D. from the University of South Carolina and degrees from UK institutions, his career includes extensive international experience across the U.K., Spain, Finland, Serbia, Mexico, and more. In 2024, he served as a Fulbright Senior Scholar in Spain. Education: Ph.D., University of South Carolina MBA, San Diego State University MA, University of Reading BA (Hons.), University of London Research Interests: Cross-cultural competence in global business Sustainability practices in UNESCO World Heritage sites Strategic management of international joint ventures Expatriate training and cultural intelligence His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications, such as applying learning theories to enhance cross-cultural training programs in multinational corporations. Publications Overview: Johnson’s research spans international business strategy, cultural competence, and emerging technologies like deepfake marketing. Recent work explores the psychological and commercial impacts of synthetic media on consumer behavior, while earlier studies focus on oncological research and analytical methodologies in veterinary science. This interdisciplinary approach reflects his commitment to addressing global business challenges through rigorous empirical analysis. Awards & Recognition: Fulbright Senior Scholar (Spain, 2024) Teaching & Mentorship: Active in MBA and doctoral programs, Johnson emphasizes experiential learning through global consultancy projects. While no advisees are explicitly listed, his pedagogical contributions include integrating real-world business case studies into curricula. Labs/Teams: Collaborates with international academic networks, though specific laboratory affiliations are not detailed in the provided materials.

• Organisational Behavior
• Leadership
• International Business
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Kendall Herbert is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University's School of Management, holding a PhD from Monash University. Her research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, international business, and innovation. She has contributed to prestigious journals such as Journal of World Business and serves on the editorial board of Management and Organization Review . Her teaching includes courses like Leadership and Ethics (Executive MBA) and People and Organizations (Master of HRM). She received multiple accolades for teaching excellence and leadership, including the 2019 RMIT College of Business and Law Learning and Teaching Impact Award and the 2020 RMIT GSBL Executive Award for HDR Leadership Excellence. Her research projects include topics like service design in tourism, leadership effectiveness in hospitals, and cultural influences in international joint ventures. She coordinates HDR programs and advocates for candidate-centered approaches, particularly during the pandemic. Awards include the 2016 Monash University Teaching Award and the 2019 RMIT GSBL Student Experience Award. Her work integrates interdisciplinary insights, emphasizing practical applications through programs like RMIT Fastrack Innovation with industry partner NAB. She remains active in global leadership research, bridging cultural and organizational challenges in multinational contexts.

Sridhar SeshadriView profile

Professor

• Stochastic modeling
• Supply chain management
• Revenue management
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Sridhar Seshadri is the Alan J. and Joyce D. Baltz Endowed Professor and Professor of Business Administration at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has served as Area Chair of Information, Operations, Supply Chain, and Analytics (2018-2022) and Health Innovation Professor at the Carle Illinois College of Medicine. His affiliations span operations management, supply chain analytics, and healthcare innovation. Educational Background: PhD in Management Science, University of California at Berkeley (1993) Postgraduate Diploma in Management, Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (1980) Bachelor of Technology in Mechanical Engineering (with distinction), Indian Institute of Technology Madras (1978) Research Interests focus on stochastic modeling and its applications in queueing systems , supply chain management , and revenue management . His work addresses dual sourcing inventory systems, epidemic modeling for supply chains, AI-augmented healthcare workflows, and the intersection of operations and financial markets. Recent publications include analyses of commodity trading under uncertainty , AI in neurology , and pandemic response strategies . Key Scientific Contributions are recognized through: 2022 INFORMS Revenue Management and Pricing Section Practice Award Fellow of the Production and Operations Management Society (2018-present) James F. Towey Faculty Fellow (2018) Grants and Leadership include projects on Health Access Points in Rural Illinois (2024-2026), Business Analytics Collaboratory (2021-2023), and Dynamic Resource Management for Pandemics (2020-2021). He has served as Department Editor for Production & Operations Management and Associate Editor for Management Science .

• International Business
• Strategy
• Pricing
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Kostas Axarloglou is a Professor of International Business and Strategy and currently serves as Dean at The American College of Greece (ACG). He holds a B.A. from Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, and an M.A. and Ph.D. from the University of Michigan. His academic roles include previous positions at Democritus University of Thrace, Babson College (as Michael Gerrits Term Assistant Professor), Duke University, and the University of Michigan. He has also served in corporate boards and conducted extensive consulting work. Professor Axarloglou’s research focuses on International Business (particularly FDI flows), Strategic Options Theory, and Pricing Strategies. His work has been published in top-tier journals like Management Science, Journal of Business, and Journal of the European Economic Association. Notable studies include analyses of FDI inertia in Greece and the impact of FDI on regional economies. He has received research grants and awards including the Fulbright Fellowship and the Rackham Outstanding Teaching Assistant Award. His teaching spans all levels of business education, with multiple awards recognizing his pedagogical excellence. He remains active in academic and professional networks, including membership in the American Economic Association.

• International Business
• Multinational Enterprises
• Foreign Direct Investment
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Kun Yao serves as Associate Professor in the Department of Business Administration at the University of Illinois' College of Business, specializing in international business strategy and multinational enterprise operations. Her research fingerprint reveals dominant concentrations in Transnational Corporation studies (100% Economics/Econometrics), China business contexts (88% Social Sciences), and Foreign Direct Investment dynamics (82% Economics/Econometrics). Dr. Yao's scholarly focus centers on multinational enterprise strategies in emerging economies, particularly examining how institutional environments shape foreign investment decisions, subsidiary staffing, and regulatory engagement. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks in competitive dynamics with empirical analyses of cross-border business practices, emphasizing China's evolving market landscape. Recent publications demonstrate methodological diversity spanning meta-analyses, longitudinal studies of corporate practices, and cross-country diffusion models. Analysis of her 17 research outputs shows consistent publication in premier journals including Journal of International Business Studies and Academy of Management Proceedings , with notable contributions to understanding #MeToo movement diffusion in global film industries and political ties in corporate regulatory participation. Her work has been referenced in 3 Wikipedia pages and generated significant academic discussion across platforms. Dr. Yao maintains active research collaborations across international boundaries, as evidenced by her global co-authorship network. Her laboratory investigations focus on multinational enterprise adaptation strategies, examining how firms navigate institutional complexity through staffing decisions, regulatory engagement, and knowledge transfer mechanisms in volatile environments.

• Political Violence
• Conflict Management in Divided Societies
• Sexual Violence in Armed Conflicts
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Amalendu Misra is a Professor of International Politics at Lancaster University , part of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS). His research focuses on the political dimensions of violence, with three core areas: the Politics of Sexual Violence in Armed Conflicts , the Role of Violence in the Sacred , and strategies for Managing Violence in Post-Conflict Societies . His subsidiary interests include ethno-politics, conservative nationalism, religious radicalism, and peace-building in divided societies. With six monographs and over 30 peer-reviewed articles, his work has been translated into multiple languages including Spanish, Portuguese, and Hindi. He is a frequent commentator on global affairs for networks like Deutsche Welle , Al Jazeera , and BBC World Service , and has contributed to major media outlets like Time Magazine and Newsweek . His research explores contemporary geopolitical challenges, such as Latin American politics, transnational crime, and U.S. foreign policy. He has successfully supervised 10 PhD students to completion, focusing on radical nationalism, religious extremism, and conflict management. Recent publications (2023–2025) highlight trends in violence as political performance , state fragility in Central America , and U.S. policy impacts in Latin America . His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, offering critical insights into global conflicts and governance challenges. He participates in the Latin America Research Cluster and has led projects like The Politics of Failed States: Gangland Violence in Central America . His office hours are Mondays 11:00–13:00.

Peter BuckleyView profile

Professor

• International Business
• Multinational Enterprise Theory
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
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Peter J. Buckley is Professor of International Business at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, and Founder Director of the Centre for International Business (CIBUL) at the University of Leeds. He holds honorary doctorates from institutions worldwide and is a Fellow of prestigious organizations including the British Academy and the Academy of International Business. His research focuses on multinational enterprises, foreign direct investment, knowledge management, and globalization's impact on emerging economies such as China and India. Education: BA (Econ) in Social Sciences, University of York MA in Development Economics, University of East Anglia PhD in Economics, Lancaster University Honorary doctorates from Uppsala, Lappeenranta, Copenhagen, and others Research Interests: Theoretical and empirical studies of multinational enterprises, global value chains, FDI in emerging markets, knowledge transfer, and international business strategy. His work bridges theory with practical implications for global business and policy. Awards: Viipuri Prize (2006) Richard Whipp Lifetime Achievement Award (2011) OBE (2012) Fellow of the British Academy (2014) Multiple honorary professorships and global recognitions Grants & Leadership: Founded CIBUL, a leading research center, and contributed to initiatives like Leeds' White Rose East Asia Centre. Advised governments and international bodies, including UNCTAD and UNIDO. Active in policy discussions on global economic integration and sustainability. Labs/Teams: Leads CIBUL and collaborates with global networks across academia and industry, focusing on international business theory and emerging market dynamics.

• International Business
• Strategy
• Economic Geography
• +7 more

Professor Bo Bernhard Nielsen is a leading scholar in international business strategy at the University of Sydney, with adjunct appointments at Copenhagen Business School. Holding a PhD in International Strategic Management from CBS and an MBA from Pacific Lutheran University, he bridges strategic management, international business, and economic geography through multilevel research frameworks. BSc (Econ) from Copenhagen Business School MBA (TIM) from Pacific Lutheran University PhD from Copenhagen Business School His research explores cross-border strategic decision-making, micro-location choices in foreign direct investment, and the impact of upper-echelon diversity on firm performance. He employs advanced quantitative methods like structural equation modeling and advocates for methodological triangulation to address complexity in international business research. Recent publications analyze global city attributes in alliance formation, blockchain applications for international operations, and post-pandemic value chain adaptations. His 2020 edited volume on Research Methods in International Business (Palgrave Macmillan) remains widely cited. Ranked among Australia's top 16 business/economics researchers by citations (2020) Co-founder and President of AIB's Research Methods SIG Consulting Editor for Journal of International Business Studies Professor Nielsen supervises PhD candidates like Katrina Van de Ven while co-editing special issues on multilevel modeling. He actively contributes to methodological debates through webinars and AIB engagements, emphasizing robust control variable selection and theoretical integration.

Murod AliyevView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Global Innovation
• Economics of Innovation
• Strategic Management
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Dr. Murod Aliyev is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester. He joined in January 2024 after serving as Associate Professor at Leeds University Business School. He holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Leeds (2012), specializing in industrial economics and transition economics. His research explores two interconnected streams: global innovation economics (strategic management of innovation across borders, intangible assets, inventor-team dynamics) and institutional theory (how institutional differences impact multinational enterprises and local firms). His work employs empirical methods to analyze firm-level innovation performance in diverse economic contexts. Analyses of his recent publications reveal strong thematic patterns in international business strategy, institutional economics, and innovation management. His work frequently examines emerging economies, intangible asset valuation, and cross-border knowledge flows, with methodological emphasis on quantitative analysis of firm-level and patent data. Dr. Aliyev maintains active research collaborations and leads projects investigating innovation ecosystems. He contributes to academic communities through peer-reviewed publications and engages in doctoral supervision through the PhD program at Manchester.

Yongsun PaikView profile

Professor

• International Business
• Global Management
• Cross-Cultural Communication
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Yongsun Paik is a Professor of International Business and Management at Loyola Marymount University’s top-ranked College of Business Administration. He specializes in fostering global business leadership through experiential learning, cultural immersion, and cross-cultural collaboration. As Director of LMU’s Center for Asian Business, he focuses on East Asian economies and international business ethics. His research explores informal networks, MNC staffing strategies, and ethical decision-making across cultures. He has been honored with the 2021 Rains Award and led significant grants like the CIBE program. Paik holds a PhD in International Business from the University of Washington, emphasizing institutional frameworks and global talent management. Education: M.A. in Latin American Studies (University of Texas at Austin); Ph.D. in International Business (University of Washington, Seattle). Research Interests: Global workforce dynamics, cross-cultural negotiations, international joint ventures, and the impact of cultural values on business ethics. His work bridges theory and practice, advocating for transformative learning through study abroad and international internships. Recent studies address foreignness advantage in global markets, gender disparities in capital access, and SME diversification in China. Grants & Leadership: Principal Investigator for the U.S. Department of Education’s CIBE grant (2018), funding curriculum development and faculty exchanges. Led CAB grants supporting student exchanges and faculty research. Published over 60 peer-reviewed articles in top journals like Journal of International Business Studies and Journal of Business Ethics . Labs & Initiatives: Directs LMU’s Center for Asian Business, promoting cultural immersion programs like “Exploring Asian Culture” study abroad courses. Advocates for global mindset development through experiential learning and cross-cultural dialogue.

Rainer FreyView profile

Research Professor

• Multinational Banks
• Financial Crisis Analysis
• Central Bank Policy
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Rainer Frey is a Research Professor at the Deutsche Bundesbank's Research Centre, affiliated with the Directorate General Economics. His research focuses on multinational banks' behavior during financial crises, foreign direct investment, and the design implications of currency unions. He has contributed extensively to understanding how central bank policies affect economic welfare and stability. Research Interests : Multinational banks' leveraging/deleveraging strategies Impact of financial crises on cross-border lending Welfare implications of currency union structures Exchange rate regime effectiveness Key Publications : His recent work examines the withdrawal of foreign lending by parent banks during crises, multinational banks' deleveraging patterns, and the role of technology in European market integration. Earlier studies addressed asymmetric currency union design and corporate control dynamics in Europe. Professional Role : As part of the Bundesbank's Research Centre, Frey contributes to policy-relevant analysis of international banking and macroeconomic systems. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with empirical evidence from German and global financial systems.