Rommel Pilapil Sergio

Dr. Rommel Pilapil Sergio is Professor at the Canadian University Dubai, School of Management, where he brings more than 20 years of combined academic and corporate expertise. Holding dual doctorates—PhD in Human Resource Management from the University of Liverpool and PhD in Counseling Psychology from De La Salle University-Dasmariñas—plus a post-doctoral bridge certificate in Business & Management from Tulane University, he is a recognized authority in HRM and organizational psychology.

Education:

• PhD in Human Resource Management, University of Liverpool, UK (High-Level Distinction)
• PhD in Counseling Psychology, De La Salle University-Dasmariñas, Philippines (Highest Distinction)
• Post-Doctoral Bridge to Business and Management, Tulane University, Louisiana, USA

Research Focus: Dr. Sergio’s scholarship centers on emotional intelligence, work-family conflict, talent management, cross-cultural orientation, career development, human resource effectiveness, and job performance. His investigations often adopt comparative lenses—most notably UAE-Malaysia studies—yielding practical frameworks for multinational organizations.

Publication Trajectory: Across the last seven years his work has appeared in Scopus-indexed journals, Springer volumes, and international case repositories. Dominant themes include digital-era HR practices during COVID-19, sustainable construction & demolition waste strategies, expatriate innovation readiness, and employee well-being interventions. Collectively, these outputs underscore a commitment to evidence-based solutions for contemporary workplace challenges.

Awards & Recognition:

• Outstanding International Community Leader Award – United Federation of Filipino-American Educators (2020)
• Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Award – Philippine Legacy Award (2016)
• Top 50 Global Educators Award – Oxford Journal, Cambridge University (2016)
• 2018 Outstanding Research Scientist & Research Advocacy Award – International Association of Scholarly Publishers, Editors, and Reviewers
• Global Heroism (Idol) Award – ABS-CBN TV Station (2018)
• Outstanding Asian Faculty (HRM) – Asian Leadership in Education Awards (2014)
• Numerous “Best Paper” and “Best Oral Presentation” distinctions at conferences in Dubai, Al Ain, Cambridge and Berlin.

Grants & Professional Service: Dr. Sergio co-led a funded comparative study on intercultural competencies between Canadian University Dubai and Multimedia University (Malaysia). He serves as Editor-in-Chief of the IAMURE International Journal of Business and Management and sits on editorial boards of several Scopus-indexed journals. He has chaired/organized multiple international conferences and is a professional member of the Academy of International Business and the Society for Human Resource Management.

Consultancy & Outreach: Beyond academia, he is a sought-after HR and Organizational Development consultant for government and private entities across the UAE, Philippines, and broader GCC. His media features in Gulf News, Khaleej Times, The National, Gulf Today, ABS-CBN and Illustrado Magazine highlight advocacy for mental health, employee happiness, and Filipino community empowerment.