معرفی
Shuai Qin is an Aston University Impact Fellow at the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME) within the College of Business and Social Sciences. His research focuses on refugee entrepreneurship, cognitive dissonance theory, and business support systems, with particular attention to hospitality development and positionality in marginalized communities.
Education: Qin completed his Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in 2023, supervised by Prof. Martin Ram and Dr. Eva Kašperová. His thesis, Facilitating Refugee Entrepreneurship Through Capability Approach Based Business Support: An Action Research, explores practical frameworks for supporting refugee entrepreneurs.
Research Interests: Qin investigates how cognitive dissonance theory applies to refugee entrepreneurship, emphasizing the role of business support systems in fostering resilience. His work bridges social sciences with practical entrepreneurship, addressing challenges faced by refugees in building economic stability through enterprise.
Publications: His 2023 article in Journal of Enterprising Communities examines the intersection of positionality, cognitive dissonance, and refugee business support. This work highlights innovative pathways for integrating refugees into entrepreneurial ecosystems.
Awards: No scientific awards explicitly mentioned.
Advising & Grants: Qin's own PhD research reflects a commitment to action-oriented studies, though no student advising or grant details are provided. His affiliation with CREME underscores involvement in interdisciplinary teams focused on ethnic minority entrepreneurship.
Labs/Teams: Active within the Centre for Research in Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship (CREME), contributing to research on marginalized communities' economic inclusion.
