Tim Swift

Tim Swift is a Professor of Management at the Department of Management, Haub School of Business, Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia PA, since 2020. His academic journey at Saint Joseph's University began in 2008 as an Assistant Professor, progressing to Associate Professor (2014-2020) and current Professor role. He has held administrative roles including Interim Director (2019-2021) and Associate Director (2022) of the Pedro Arrupe, S.J. Center for Business Ethics.

• PhD in Management, Temple University (2008)
• MBA, Drexel University (1990)
• BA (with Honors), Rutgers University (1988)

His research focuses on strategic management and technology/innovation management, examining R&D expenditure volatility, innovation strategies, corporate governance impacts on R&D, knowledge acquisition mechanisms, and innovation ethics. He has published extensively in journals like Strategic Management Journal, Research Policy, and Journal of Business Chemistry, with notable collaborations with R. Mudambi.

Selected scientific awards include Research Sabbatical (2014), Faculty Research Merit Award (2013), Faculty Teaching Merit Award (2013), Morris Research Grant (2012), and Summer Research Grant (2010). His recent publications analyze stock buybacks' impact on innovation, agency theory applications, and ethical dimensions of technological innovation.

• Research Sabbatical - 2014
• Faculty Research Merit Award - 2013
• Faculty Teaching Merit Award - 2013
• Morris Research Grant - 2012
• Summer Research Grant - 2010

With 14 years of industry experience in telecommunications and high-tech sectors, he brings practical insights to academic research. His work bridges theoretical frameworks with real-world applications, particularly in balancing exploration/exploitation in R&D, geographic clustering of innovation, and ethical considerations in business practices.