Zahid Rahman

Zahid Rahman serves as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Policy and Strategy at the Dhillon School of Business, University of Lethbridge, where his work bridges entrepreneurial theory and practical innovation frameworks. His research examines how contextual constraints shape opportunity recognition and venture creation across diverse organizational settings.

His academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)
• Master of Business Administration (MBA)
• Master of Science (MSc)
• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)

Rahman's scholarship centers on emancipatory entrepreneurship—the process through which individuals overcome systemic barriers to create transformative ventures. He investigates how hybrid entrepreneurship models blend commercial and social objectives, while his creativity research analyzes cognitive precursors to innovation in constrained environments. Key contributions examine gender dynamics in entrepreneurial confidence, liberation-focused venture creation, and the interplay between workplace conflict and creative output.

Analysis of his 2016-2023 publications reveals consistent focus on entrepreneurship's intersection with social change, particularly through emancipatory frameworks. His work demonstrates methodological diversity across quantitative journal studies and qualitative conference proceedings, with recurring themes of constraint navigation, cognitive liberation, and gender-inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystems. Recent outputs increasingly address structural barriers in venture creation.

No scientific awards are documented in available materials.

While his publications indicate active research leadership, no student advising relationships or grant funding details appear in current records. His work connects to the Dhillon School's broader initiatives like the Centre for Financial Market Research and Teaching, though no dedicated lab or research team is specified.