Daniel Schepis

Daniel Schepis is a Senior Lecturer in Marketing at the UWA Business School, The University of Western Australia, serving as Deputy Head of Department, Unit Co-ordinator, and Marketing Industry Advisory Board Representative. His research centers on business-to-business marketing, innovation networks, and corporate social responsibility with applications to sustainable development.

Education:

• PhD, The University of Western Australia
• Visiting Scholar, Durham University, U.K.
• Visiting Scholar, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Italy

Research interests span innovation network strategy, startup-corporate engagement, indigenous business development, and CSR/ESG communication, contributing directly to UN Sustainable Development Goals in industry innovation and sustainable communities. His methodological expertise includes social network analysis and qualitative business research.

Recent publications reveal a strong interdisciplinary trajectory connecting marketing theory with sustainability challenges, particularly in geographical branding, food supply chains, and emerging technology markets. This work demonstrates consistent collaboration with industry partners and international scholars across Australia, Europe, and Asia.

Scientific Awards:

• UWA Award for Excellence in Teaching (2024)
• UWA Business School Excellence in Teaching (2023)
• Who do I have to pay to reduce the CO2 around here? ... (2019)
• UWA Business School Excellence in Teaching Award (2016)
• Best Paper ANZAM Conference ... (2015)
• FABLE Research Collaboration Award (2018)
• BHP Billiton Distinguished Research Award (2017)
• BHP Billiton Research Award (2017)
• UWA Business School Research Development Award (2015)
• BHP Billiton PhD Scholarship (2009)

Grant funding includes the Monash-Woodside Energy Partnership Project (2022) for hydrogen market research and multiple CRC Honey Bee Products grants (2021-2022) focused on Japanese market development. His industry engagement features public lectures like Breakfast by the Bay (2022) and media contributions on hydrogen innovation (2023), alongside supervision of 3 research students.

Professional networks include active membership in the Industrial Marketing & Purchasing Group (since 2012) and Australian & New Zealand Marketing Academy (since 2011), with leadership in the Enactus student entrepreneurship program.