Mili Shrivastava

Dr. Mili Shrivastava is a Professor and Principal Academic in the Strategy Executive Business Centre at Bournemouth University. She holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Jena, Germany, and has conducted research at institutions like the Max Planck Institute of Economics and the London School of Economics. Her expertise spans Sustainability, Circular Economy, Gender and Diversity in Business, and Green Entrepreneurship. She co-founded the Centre for Sustainable Business Transformations and leads the Hacking for Sustainability course, addressing real-world challenges for the Ministry of Defence.

Education: PhD in Economics (University of Jena/Max Planck Institute), M.Sc. in Applied Mathematics and Artificial Intelligence (IIT Delhi and Miranda House College, Delhi University).

Research Interests: Sustainable Business Models, Gender Equity in Technology, Green Strategies, Decarbonisation, and Women's Enterprise. Her work bridges academic rigor with policy impact, including contributions to the UK Parliament's diversity inquiry and collaborations with global businesses.

Key Awards: 2024 Outstanding Women Researcher Award and Education in Sustainable Development Award. Her articles in The Conversation on gender and sustainability have reached global audiences through platforms like the World Economic Forum.

Grants & Outreach: Led projects such as Ethnic Women Empowerment (2020) and Decarbonising Port of Poole (2024). Serves on advisory boards for tech companies and is a UKRI Interdisciplinary Assessment College panel member.

Teaching: Leads undergraduate strategic management and sustainability courses, emphasizing real-world problem-solving and innovation.