Ahmed Tantawy

Dr. Ahmed Tantawy is a Lecturer in International Business and Entrepreneurship at Sheffield Business School, part of Sheffield Hallam University. His academic background includes a PhD in Strategy and Entrepreneurship, alongside MSc and BSc qualifications. He holds the title of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA).

Teaching: He teaches in the College of Business, Technology and Engineering, focusing on Global Business, Tourism & Hospitality Management. Core modules include International Entrepreneurship, Research Methods in International Business, Contemporary International Management Practice, and Principles of International Business.

Research Interests: Dr. Tantawy’s research explores non-market strategies in entrepreneurship within emerging markets, emphasizing new venture survival, political ties, and institutional voids. His work bridges corporate entrepreneurship, innovation, and firm performance in challenging market environments.

Publications: His recent work focuses on cross-border knowledge transfer in SMEs, political ties in emerging markets, and business model innovations post-failure. These studies reflect a trend toward understanding systemic challenges in global entrepreneurship and institutional dynamics.

Advising & Grants: He supervises postgraduate research in areas like entrepreneurship, non-market strategies, and emerging market dynamics. No specific grants are mentioned in the provided text.