Ufuk Alpsahin Cullen

Ufuk Alpsahin Cullen is a Senior Lecturer in Entrepreneurship and Research Fellow at Edge Hill University's Business School. With a PhD in Business and Entrepreneurship from the University of Liverpool (2011) and extensive industry experience at global firms like Bosch and Nike, she bridges academic scholarship with practical ISO consulting, EFQM, and TQM expertise. Her career spans academic leadership roles at Plymouth University GSM London, University of Exeter, and Falmouth University's School of Entrepreneurship.

Research Interests: Her work focuses on

• Female Entrepreneurship
• Circular Economy
• Informal Economy
• Business Model Innovation
• Student Employability

These themes are explored through industry partnerships with organizations like The Ellen MacArthur Foundation and local SMEs.

Awards & Grants: Includes

• Senior Fellowship of HEA (2019)
• £3,000 + €10,000 PhD grants (2010)
• Six 'You’re Brilliant' student awards (2020)

Industry Engagement: Collaborates with Lactalis, Wasted Apple, Oxford Innovation, and 10+ other partners to create authentic learning experiences through real-world projects and assessment design.