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Hien Tran is an Associate Professor in Strategy at the Telfer School of Management, University of Ottawa, specializing in entrepreneurship and innovation within transition economies, particularly Vietnam. Her research examines institutional dynamics, entrepreneurial knowledge spillovers, and market selection mechanisms, with publications in top journals including Journal of Business Venturing and Industrial and Corporate Change. She has contributed to international capacity-building projects for women entrepreneurs in developing countries through NUFFIC and JICA partnerships.
Education
- B.A. in Foreign Trade from Foreign Trade University
- MBA from Maastricht University
- Ph.D. in Social Science from University of Trento
Professor Tran's research integrates institutional theory, organizational ecology, and dynamic capabilities to analyze how socialist legacies shape innovation strategies in transition economies. She investigates the interplay between institutional quality, human capital, and firm performance, with particular focus on Vietnamese SMEs. Her work bridges economic theory and practical entrepreneurship challenges in emerging markets, emphasizing knowledge transfer between developed and developing economies.
Analysis of her 2020-2025 publications reveals three dominant research trajectories: (1) institutional determinants of entrepreneurship types (novice/portfolio/serial), (2) well-being dynamics in self-employment transitions, and (3) corruption-innovation relationships in developing contexts. Her empirical work consistently leverages Vietnamese datasets while contributing to broader theoretical frameworks in institutional economics and strategic management.
Scientific Awards
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As Principal Investigator, Professor Tran has secured $121,250 in competitive research funding since 2017, including an SSHRC grant ($86,667) on episodic entrepreneurship and MITACS funding ($10,000) for entrepreneurial exit strategies. She leads international collaborations through United Nations University projects and has received multiple Telfer School start-up and research grants. Her advisory work focuses on policy implications for transition economies, particularly regarding women's entrepreneurship and SME development.
