Stoyan Stoyanov

Stoyan Stoyanov is a Professor in Management at Edinburgh Business School, Heriot-Watt University, where he contributes expertise in entrepreneurship, innovation, and strategic management. He is actively involved in research and teaching, currently accepting PhD students, and has a strong international presence in academic and educational contexts.

• PhD in Strategic Management, University of Edinburgh

His research centers on entrepreneurial management and societal transformation, especially among underrepresented entrepreneurs such as migrants and farmers. He investigates how technologies like e-commerce and data infrastructures enable sustainable ventures and social integration. His work emphasizes resource orchestration, identity work, and embeddedness in host societies, with implications for policy and business integration.

The recent trend in his publications reflects a deepening focus on migrant entrepreneurship, identity dynamics, and sustainability transitions. His articles span high-impact journals in management and entrepreneurship, highlighting interdisciplinary approaches that bridge sociology, strategic management, and innovation. Key themes include diaspora networks, learning processes, and institutional integration.

• Best International Paper Award, Academy of Management’s Entrepreneurship Division
• Nomination for Best Paper, Academy of International Business
• Teaching awards for innovative and engaging pedagogy

Prof. Stoyanov has secured research funding, published five analytical books with Routledge, and mentors PhD students, including co-author V. Stoyanova. His leadership in expanding online MSc programs demonstrates a commitment to accessible, impactful education. He actively collaborates across international boundaries, particularly in diaspora and minority entrepreneurship research.

He is associated with research networks focusing on diaspora, social identity, and sustainable business models, contributing to both academic and policy-oriented discourse. His work aligns with UN Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those related to reduced inequalities, decent work, and economic growth.