Adam Nix

Dr. Adam Nix is an Associate Professor in Responsible Business at the Department of Management, Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham. He is a member of the Centre for Responsible Business and co-leads its participation in the UN-affiliated PRME initiative. He also serves on the editorial board of the journal Business History as Book Reviews Editor.

• PhD in Management, Aston Business School (2019)
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (2016)
• MSc in International Business (2012)
• BA (Hons) in Business and Law (2011)

Adam Nix's research centers on organizational corruption, misconduct, and irresponsible behavior, particularly in evolving market environments such as deregulated energy markets. His work integrates historical analysis with digital methodologies, including the use of AI to analyze email archives. Key research themes include EDI-related misconduct, linguistic trust in professional misconduct, and the preservation of digital organizational records. He has collaborated with institutions such as the National Archives UK and the Cabinet Office.

His recent publications span interdisciplinary journals including Business History Review, AI & Society, and Journal of Business Ethics, reflecting a blend of business history, ethics, and digital innovation. His research shows a strong trend toward methodological innovation in archival research and a critical examination of corporate accountability.

• Henrietta Lawson Award for Best Article in Business History Review (2021)
• British Academy of Management’s Best Full Paper Award in Organisational Studies (2023)
• Birmingham Business School Outstanding Research Award (2023)

Adam Nix has secured research funding from the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for projects such as EMCODIST and Contextualising Email Archives. He teaches modules on Responsible Business, Sustainability, and Corporate Responsibility at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has supervised PhD students and collaborates widely with scholars like Stephanie Decker and David Kirsch. His work bridges historical inquiry with contemporary ethical and technological challenges in business.

He is actively involved in developing AI-based tools for searching and contextualizing email archives, contributing to the preservation and accessibility of digital-era corporate records. His lab and project work focus on digital archiving, AI-assisted historical research, and ethical business practices.