M. Nate Xu

Dr. M. Nate Xu serves as Assistant Professor of Management in the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business at West Texas A&M University's Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business, joining the institution in 2023.

His educational foundation includes:

• Bachelor of Accounting, Beijing Jiaotong University (2014)
• Master of Business Administration (IT minor), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2016)
• Master of Auditing, Beijing Jiaotong University (2017)
• Ph.D. in Business Administration (International Business concentration), University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (2023)

Dr. Xu's research centers on theoretical frameworks in organizational management, specifically resource dependence theory, resource redeployment theory, and institutional theory. His work bridges Strategic Management and International Business, examining how organizations navigate resource constraints and institutional pressures in global contexts. This dual focus reflects his educational trajectory across Chinese and American academic institutions.

As an active member of both the Academy of Management and Academy of International Business, Dr. Xu engages with leading scholarly communities while developing his research program. His recent appointment positions him to build collaborative networks and pursue funding opportunities in management theory. Dr. Xu teaches Strategic Management and International Business courses, integrating his research expertise with practical business applications for students.