Ural Arslangulov is a Lecturer and Deputy Programme Manager for the MBA Programme at the University of Sunderland . He earned a PhD in Business Management from Nottingham Business School (2023) and an MBA from Henley Business School (2015). His professional qualifications include a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education and Fellowships from the Higher Education Academy and Chartered Management Institute. Key Research Areas: Strategic management, sustainability transitions in automotive/energy sectors, multi-level governance frameworks, policy entrepreneurship, and AI applications in business education. Teaching: Leads modules on strategic management, international business, financial management, and employment relationships at postgraduate and undergraduate levels. Research Trends: Focuses on coupling policy dynamics with technological innovation in sustainability transitions, particularly through the Multiple Streams Framework and Multi-Level Perspective. Collaborative work with Robert Ackrill on decarbonization strategies for the automotive industry has been flagged for the REF 2029 impact assessment. Scientific Awards: 2024 Student Nominated Teaching Award for Outstanding Student Support Additional Contributions: Integrates research-informed teaching and industry collaboration to bridge theory-practice gaps. Aligns work with UN Sustainable Development Goals (4, 7, 11, 13).








