Mehdi Montakhabi

Dr. Mehdi Montakhabi is an Associate Scholar at Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, focusing on nascent sectors like the Space Economy and energy transition. His research bridges innovation, operations, and supply chains using multidisciplinary approaches. He holds advanced degrees in engineering, marketing, entrepreneurship, and management, with over a decade of practical experience as an entrepreneur and consultant across public and private sectors.

His research spans three major projects: Commercial Space Stations (platform evolution in extreme environments), In-Orbit Servicing (industrial adaptation to new constraints), and Satellite Constellations (strategic dynamics in platform substitution). He chairs the Academy of Management's 'Space Economy' Professional Development Workshop, collaborating with 35 global scholars. Methodologically, he employs abductive reasoning and innovative datasets.

Teaching includes advanced qualitative research methods for doctoral students at Oxford and courses on digital innovation at Vrije Universiteit Brussel. His affiliations include UC Berkeley’s Haas School of Business and Imperial College Business School. His work emphasizes phenomenon-driven research integrating theory and practice.

Key research themes include blockchain applications in energy systems, peer-to-peer electricity trading ecosystems, and open innovation frameworks. Over 50+ publications reflect his focus on sustainable market models and ecosystem dynamics, with recent emphasis on decentralized energy systems and space economy management.