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Dr Jun Hou is a Senior Lecturer in International Business at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London, specializing in Global Management. Previously, he held positions as Senior Lecturer at the University of Lincoln and Research Officer at the University of Oxford. His career spans academic research and international development work with organizations including the Overseas Development Institute (ODI) and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Education:
- PhD in Economics of Technological Change and Innovation Policy, UNU-MERIT, Maastricht University
- MSc in Economics of Development, ISS Erasmus University Rotterdam
- BSc in Agricultural Economics
Research Focus: Dr Hou investigates innovation strategies and policies in developing countries, with emphasis on South-South trade, outward FDI from emerging economies, multinational knowledge diffusion, and green technology adoption. His empirical work frequently analyzes Chinese and African economies, examining how firms navigate technological capabilities and global value chains. Current research explores the 4th Industrial Revolution's impact on development trajectories.
His publication trends reveal consistent focus on innovation economics in emerging markets (60% of recent work), China-Africa economic relations (25%), and technology policy frameworks (15%). Key methodological approaches include firm-level productivity analysis, comparative case studies, and policy impact evaluation using both primary and secondary data sources.
Scientific Recognition:
- Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
- Associate Editor for Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
- Lead External Examiner for International Business programmes at Northumbria University
Dr Hou actively supervises PhD candidates researching digital transformation in Saudi SMEs and ESG disclosure impacts. He has contributed to major international projects including ESRC-DFID's Diffusion of Innovation in Low-Income countries (DILIC) and EU FP7's Multinational Enterprises and Global Development (MNEmerge). His teaching includes programme leadership for MSc International Business and Sustainability, and courses on International Trade and Business Environment.
