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Affiliations
Dr. Alina Vaduva is a Senior Lecturer in Business Strategy at the University of East London (UEL) within the Royal Docks School of Business and Law and the CIME Department of Strategy and Leadership. She holds a PhD in Management and has over 18 years of professional experience in banking, entrepreneurship, and education. She serves as an Expert Evaluator for the European Commission and collaborates with organizations like PwC Luxembourg and the Romanian Association of Technology Transfer and Innovation (ARoTT).
Education
- PhD in Management
- MSc in HR Management
- Banking Diploma
- BA in International Business
- DPSI (Diploma in Public Service Interpreting) Level 6
Research Interests
Her research focuses on AI governance in public and private sectors, gamification in education, EU-funded innovation projects, and entrepreneurship. She actively explores the ethical implications of AI, climate change mitigation through technology, and the societal impact of emerging technologies. Her work bridges academic research with practical policy recommendations, including submissions to UK parliamentary committees.
Projects & Grants
- Coordinated a €2.5M ERDF project establishing a Regional Centre for Entrepreneurs.
- Managed budgetary planning for a €7M FP7 urban logistics project (DOROTHY).
- Conducted research on AI in local government, higher education, and climate policy.
External Roles & Industry Partnerships
She advises on innovation policy, collaborates with institutions like the University of Craiova (Romania), and contributes to initiatives such as the EU Innovation Network. Her external roles include evaluating EU projects and providing policy input to the UK Shadow Cabinet.
Labs & Teams
Associated with the Centre of Innovation, Management and Enterprise (CIME) at UEL, focusing on tech-driven business strategies and sustainable entrepreneurship.
