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Zaheer Khan is a Professor in Strategy & International Business at the University of Aberdeen Business School, where he is also the Founding Director of the Africa-Asia Centre for Sustainability. He has held academic positions at the University of Kent, University of Sheffield, University of Hull, University of Birmingham, and Royal Holloway University of London. He currently holds visiting professorships at the University of Vaasa (Finland), Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (South Korea), and the University of Northampton (UK).
His educational background includes a PhD in International Business from the University of Birmingham, UK. He is a Senior Fellow of Advance HE, an elected Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).
Zaheer Khan's research centers on international business strategy, with a focus on SME internationalization, knowledge transfer in strategic alliances, sustainability, CSR in emerging markets, and innovation. His work bridges disciplines such as strategic management, international business, and sustainability. He employs both empirical and conceptual methodologies, often drawing on large-scale data and systematic reviews.
The 15 most recent publications reflect a strong trend in global strategy, SME dynamics, sustainability, and innovation. Key themes include internationalization speed, alliance ambidexterity, environmental strategies, and resilience in global value chains. His research frequently appears in top-tier journals such as Journal of International Business Studies, Global Strategy Journal, and British Journal of Management, indicating broad disciplinary impact across business and management.
His scientific recognition includes:
- Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts (FRSA), 2023
- Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences (FAcSS), 2021
- Multiple awards for most-cited articles in Global Strategy Journal, International Journal of Management Reviews, British Journal of Management, and others
- Best Paper Award at the 16th Vaasa Conference on International Business (2021)
- Emerald Literati Award 2023 for Outstanding Paper
Zaheer Khan actively supervises PhD students in areas such as knowledge transfer, SME internationalization, and sustainability. He has received research grants from the ISBE (RAKE-Fund), British Academy of Management, and is part of the ESRC-funded Productivity Insight Network (worth £1.8 million). His editorial roles include Associate Editor of Critical Perspectives on International Business and editorial board memberships in British Journal of Management, Journal of World Business, and others. He also serves as an external examiner at Alliance Manchester Business School and the University of Leicester Business School.
He leads the Africa-Asia Centre for Sustainability, a research hub fostering interdisciplinary collaboration on sustainability challenges in Africa and Asia. His network spans the UK, Asia, and North America, supporting collaborative projects on governance, gender diversity, and non-market strategies in emerging markets.
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