معرفی
Dr. Ambarin Khan serves as a Lecturer at Salford Business School, University of Salford, where she leads the MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation program. Her academic career spans multiple institutions including Coventry University, Alliance Manchester Business School, and Pakistani universities (Institute of Business Management and Institute of Business Administration), alongside significant industry experience.
Her educational qualifications demonstrate deep expertise in technology management:
- Bachelors of Engineering (Electrical), 1991-1996
- MBA in International Marketing, 1999-2001
- MSc in Management of Science, Technology and Innovation, 2008-2009
- PhD in Innovation Management and Policy, 2009-2016
Dr. Khan's research centers on emerging technologies within business ecosystems, specifically examining how entrepreneurial firms, incumbents, and intermediaries develop business models for breakthrough innovations. Her doctoral work on organic electronics directly informs her current role in the GM AI Foundry project, where she translates theoretical frameworks into practical AI adoption strategies for SMEs.
As co-investigator for the GM AI Foundry (2020-2023), she developed workshops that enabled over 45 SMEs to implement AI solutions. Her teaching portfolio—including Entrepreneurial Business Simulation and Strategic Management—integrates this research-practice nexus, preparing students for technology-driven business challenges through hands-on learning experiences.
