Sorin M.S. Krammer

Sorin M.S. Krammer is a Visiting Professor of Strategy and International Business at Surrey Business School, University of Surrey, and a Sustainability Fellow at the Institute for Sustainability. He has held prior professorial roles at the University of Southampton, University of Exeter, Leeds University Business School, and the University of Groningen. His research spans international strategy, innovation management, and societal challenges such as inequality, sustainability, and institutional development.

• Ph.D. in Economics, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2009)
• M.Sc. in International Economics, Kiel Institute for World Economics (2008)

His research interests center on the intersection of international business and innovation, particularly how firms navigate institutional environments, respond to crises, and contribute to sustainable development. He explores topics such as green innovation, non-market strategies, diversity in research teams, and the impact of political instability on firm innovation. His methodological expertise includes large-scale bibliometric analysis, econometric modeling, and cross-national datasets.

His recent publications analyze the role of business groups in corporate social performance, the impact of team size and diversity on research outcomes, and the effects of income inequality on crime against businesses. His work frequently appears in top journals such as Research Policy, Journal of Management Studies, and Global Strategy Journal, reflecting a strong trend toward socially relevant, policy-oriented research that bridges business and societal challenges.

• Best paper award in international business and policy at the Academy of Management conference (2023)

Krammer supervises PhD students in areas such as green innovation, sustainable development goals, and bibliometrics. He has contributed to research projects on NHS staff retention and AI in higher education. He is an active member of the Academy of International Business, Academy of Management, and Strategic Management Society. He has also been recognized for teaching excellence, including a Best Personal Tutor award at Leeds and being ranked in the top 5% of lecturers at Groningen.

He is associated with research teams focusing on sustainability, innovation, and global business challenges, often collaborating with scholars from institutions like MIT, University of Leeds, and Exeter. His ongoing work continues to explore the role of institutions, diversity, and innovation in shaping firm performance and societal outcomes.