Stephen Thomas Homer

Associate Professor Stephen Thomas Homer is a faculty member in the Department of Management at Sunway Business School, Sunway University, where he serves as Director of the Yunus Social Business Centre. He teaches acclaimed courses in Business Ethics & Social Responsibility, Inventory Management, and Principles & Practice of Management.

His academic qualifications include:

• Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching, Open University Malaysia (2022)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Business, Sunway University, Malaysia (2020)
• Master of Science in Management with Project Management, Bournemouth University, UK (2016)
• Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronics, Bournemouth University, UK (2010)

Dr. Homer’s research centers on Sustainability, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Stakeholder Perceptions, employing Group Concept Mapping Methodology to develop measurement instruments for corporate citizenship and sustainable practices. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in business ethics, as evidenced by scale developments for Gen Z sustainable tourism perceptions and smart city evaluations.

His 2021-2024 publications reveal a strong trend in cross-cultural CSR measurement, with studies spanning Southeast Asian urban transport, fisheries sustainability, and employee well-being. Articles frequently utilize multi-stakeholder validations across industries and countries, emphasizing practical tool development for sustainable business.

Key accolades include:

• Excellence in ESG Academic Higher Education, International Business Leadership Awards (2024)
• Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (2023)
• Dean’s Commendation for Service (Team) (2023)

Dr. Homer leads significant grant-funded initiatives including Exploring Post-Pandemic Sustainable Business Education (Sunway University Internal Grant, 2023), Artistically Exploring Future Cities with AI (FCRI Arts Initiative Fund, 2023), and Supply Chain Labour Abuse and Economic Justice in Malaysia (Sustainable Business Research Cluster, 2022). As Director of the Yunus Social Business Centre, he drives strategic partnerships and entrepreneurship programs focused on responsible management education.