Heliza Hami

Dr. Heliza Hami is a Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Innovation at the School of Management, Coventry University London Campus, where she also serves as the Course Director for the MSc Management program—the largest course at the campus. She is actively involved in module leadership and teaching, bringing over 14 years of corporate experience from the finance sectors of oil and gas, manufacturing, and IT into her academic practice.

Educational Background:

• PhD in Business and Management (Entrepreneurship), University of Bedfordshire, UK (2016–2020)
• MBA in Business Management, Universiti Utara Malaysia (2010–2012)
• Bachelor in Accounting (Hons), Universiti Tenaga Nasional, Malaysia (1998–2002)

Her research centers on young and generational entrepreneurs, focusing on new venture creation, idea development, and entrepreneurial opportunity identification. Additional interests include gender dynamics in entrepreneurship, leadership, and psychological approaches to entrepreneurial behavior. She has presented her work at prestigious conferences such as the British Academy of Management (BAM) and the Institute of Small Business and Enterprises (ISBE).

The two available publications, both from 2017, reflect a strong focus on millennial entrepreneurship, using systematic literature review and critical evaluation methods to explore motivational and contextual factors influencing opportunity recognition among young entrepreneurs in Malaysia. These works emphasize interplay between generational identity, socio-cultural context, and entrepreneurial psychology.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA), 2021
• Advance HE Certified External Examiner, 2022

Dr. Hami is actively engaged in academic leadership and scholarship. While no formal advisees are listed, her role as Course Director and module leader indicates substantial involvement in student mentorship and curriculum development. She has no disclosed research grants, but her professional memberships and recognitions reflect active participation in academic quality assurance and teaching excellence.

She is affiliated with the School of Management at Coventry University London, contributing to both teaching and research in enterprise and innovation, though no specific lab or research team is mentioned in the provided text.