Melike Nur Tunalioglu

Dr. Melike Nur Tunalioglu is a Senior Teaching Fellow and Course Leader for the MSc International Human Resource Management at the University of Portsmouth, Faculty of Business & Law, School of Organisations, Systems and People. She holds a PhD from the University of Southampton and is actively engaged in teaching, research, and consultancy in the areas of strategy, entrepreneurship, and human resource management.

Her educational background includes a PhD in Strategy, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship from the University of Southampton, awarded with a prestigious faculty scholarship. The thesis, titled A Multi-Layered Perspective on Inclusive Academic Entrepreneurship, Diversity, and Social Inclusion: Towards Social Change, passed with no corrections.

Her research focuses on the intersection of social inclusion, diversity, and strategic management. She explores how entrepreneurship and human resource practices can drive social change and equity. Her work is interdisciplinary, policy-oriented, and aims to bridge academic rigor with real-world impact, particularly in higher education and organizational contexts.

Her recent publications examine inclusive academic entrepreneurship, the role of capital in social entrepreneurship education, and the complex interplay between corporate social responsibility and HRM. These works reflect a strong trend toward socially responsible management, equity-focused innovation, and systemic inclusion in organizational and academic ecosystems.

• Research Fellow, EPSRC project on 'Diversity and Academic Entrepreneurship in STEM Disciplines' (2017)
• Senior Research Fellow, Arts Council England project on 'Women Leaders South West Programme' (2020)
• Researcher on policy projects related to pandemic impact, gender bias in research commercialization, and FlyZero Innovation (2021–2022)

She has advised students at undergraduate and postgraduate levels and served as an advisor at the EURAM Doctoral Colloquium. Her research has been presented at major international conferences including EURAM, BAM, and AOM. She contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly in education and social equity.

She is involved in key research networks and collaborations across the UK, contributing to projects with governmental and non-governmental organizations focused on equity, innovation, and organizational development.