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Dr. Marios Samdanis is a Senior Lecturer in Strategy, Entrepreneurship and International Management at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London. He is based in the Innovation and Sustainability research group within the College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences. Prior to joining Brunel, he served as a Lecturer in Digital Creativity and New Media Management at Birkbeck College, University of London, and as a Lecturer in Art Business at Sotheby’s Institute of Art, London.
Education:
- PhD in Management, Kent Business School, University of Kent
- MSc in Innovation Management and Technology Policy, Birkbeck College, University of London
- Postgraduate Certificate in Academic Practice (PgCAP), Brunel Educational Excellence Centre
Dr. Samdanis’s research focuses on innovation and entrepreneurship in creative industries—particularly visual arts, architecture, and design—drawing on organisational theory, new institutionalism, and sociomateriality. He also investigates leadership, diversity, and authenticity, especially in the context of atypical leaders and cultural entrepreneurship. His work bridges technology, art, and management, emphasizing how digital platforms, social networks, and institutional forces shape creative economies.
His recent publications span top journals such as International Journal of Management Reviews, International Business Review, and Journal of Business Research, as well as book chapters with Routledge and Emerald. The research trends indicate a consistent focus on leadership duality, cultural innovation, digital transformation in art, and systemic inequality in creative labour markets, with increasing attention to intersectionality, authenticity, and knowledge-based views in international business.
Scientific Awards and Recognition:
- Active reviewer for leading journals in innovation and entrepreneurship
- ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-9174-5301
Dr. Samdanis has secured research collaborations across Europe and has co-authored with prominent scholars including Prof. Mustafa Ozbilgin, Dr. Raffaella Valsecchi, and Dr. Janja Tardios. He serves as Director of the Centre for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, demonstrating leadership in academic and research initiatives. He has no explicitly mentioned grants, but his publication record suggests sustained research activity and external engagement.
He teaches modules such as Creativity, Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MG5621) and Creativity, Innovation and Leadership (MG2607), both as module leader. His teaching aligns closely with his research interests, fostering innovation and leadership in students. He maintains regular consultation hours on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1–2 PM.
Dr. Samdanis is embedded in a vibrant research network focused on innovation, sustainability, and cultural entrepreneurship within Brunel Business School. He collaborates with peers in the Innovation and Sustainability group and contributes to interdisciplinary dialogues on technology, art, and organisational change.
