Edem Klobodu

Edem Klobodu is an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the Smith School of Business, Queen's University. He holds a B.Sc. from the University of Ghana, M.Sc. from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration, and a Ph.D. from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Prior to his current role, he was a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of North Carolina’s Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Research Interests: His work bridges marketing and policy, focusing on transformative services, fintech, and consumers at the bottom of the pyramid. Key areas include economic inequality impacts of lockdowns (market disruptions), microloans, and digital innovations in consumption. His research emphasizes causal economic mechanisms and practical managerial insights.

Education:

• B.Sc. – University of Ghana
• M.Sc. – Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration
• Ph.D. – University of Texas at San Antonio

While no specific awards or grants are listed, his research portfolio reflects engagement with critical socioeconomic issues.