Overview Professor Mile Terziovski is a Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation at Swinburne University of Technology's School of Business, Law and Entrepreneurship. He previously held leadership roles including Dean of Curtin Graduate School of Business, Head of UniSA's International Graduate School of Business, and Director of the Masters of Entrepreneurship and Innovation program at Swinburne. His academic journey spans over 25 years across multiple Australian universities, alongside a 17-year industrial career at Rio Tinto Group. Education PhD in Quality and Innovation Management (Melbourne Business School, University of Melbourne) MBA (RMIT University) BEng and MEng (University of Wollongong) GAICD (Australian Institute of Company Directors) Research Focus Terziovski's research focuses on innovation strategy, SME innovation practices, quality management systems, and sustainable business practices. His work bridges theory and practice, addressing challenges in manufacturing, healthcare, and energy sectors. He has published 60+ peer-reviewed articles, including in Strategic Management Journal and Journal of Operations Management , and authored books on innovation capability development. Grants & Awards He has secured $3M+ in research grants, including ARC Discovery and Linkage grants. Recognitions include the 2023 Stanford Top 2% Cited Scientists award, two Best Paper Awards from the Academy of Management, and multiple teaching excellence awards. His leadership extends to advisory roles with ACEM, SEAANZ, and Macedonian community organizations. Professional Contributions Terziovski advises global corporations like Motorola, Dow Chemical, and Eurocopter. His visiting professorship at the University of Versailles highlights international academic engagement. He currently supervises doctoral research on AI in entrepreneurship education, leadership in emergency medicine, and cross-border entrepreneurial ecosystems.








