Kiran M. Ismail

Kiran M. Ismail, Ph.D., is an Adjunct Associate Professor of Management in the MECO department at The Peter J. Tobin College of Business, St. John’s University. He holds a PhD in International Management Studies (Organizational Behavior/HR) from the University of Texas at Dallas, along with an MS in Information Technology and an MBA from the same institution.

**Education:**

• PhD, International Management Studies (Organizational Behavior/HR; Minor: International Management), University of Texas at Dallas
• MS, Information Technology and Consulting, University of Texas at Dallas
• MBA, University of Texas at Dallas

His research focuses on organizational behavior, leadership, and institutional challenges in transitional and developed economies. He examines how leaders navigate institutional upheaval and uncertainty, particularly in transitioning markets, to foster productive organizational cultures. His work emphasizes ethical and competitive strategies to enhance institutional legitimacy.

**Teaching:**

Dr. Ismail teaches courses such as Administrative and Organizational Behavior, Global Organizational Behavior, Business Ethics, Managing Organizational Change, and Strategic Management. His pedagogical interests span leadership, sustainability, and management theory.

**Awards & Recognition:**

• John Yanouzas Outstanding Paper Award (2021)
• Best Paper Award Honorable Mention (2007)
• Tobin College of Business’ Outstanding Discipline-Based Research Award (2012)

**Research & Publications:**

His work appears in top-tier journals like Strategic Management Journal, Organization Science, and International Journal of Human Resource Management. He frequently presents at conferences such as the Academy of Management and Academy of International Management.