Abdul-Razak Alhassan

Dr. Abdul-Razak Alhassan is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy and International Business at the University of Surrey's Faculty of Arts, Business and Social Sciences. Previously, he held academic roles at Birmingham City University and Coventry University. His research focuses on international business strategy, emerging markets, business ethics, agribusiness systems, and microfinance institutional performance. He currently supervises PhD research topics exploring corporate governance in microfinance and knowledge transfer mechanisms in entrepreneurial universities.

Research Interests:

• International Business Development in Emerging Markets
• Corporate Political Activity & Ethical Governance
• Agribusiness Value Chain Innovations
• Microfinance Performance Measurement
• Strategic Leadership in Cross-Cultural Contexts

His recent publications span diverse topics including antimicrobial resistance in Ghanaian schools, Norwegian sustainable development case studies, and gender dynamics in Ghanaian agricultural livelihoods. He has authored books on agribusiness strategies for African economic growth and supply chain management in African agriculture.

Teaching focuses include International Trade, Business Strategy, and Business Reporting Techniques at the postgraduate level. His research bridges theoretical frameworks with practical solutions for development challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa and beyond.