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Professor Nazrul Islam

Professor

Professor of Business & Director of Research Degrees (PhD/MPhil) Associate Director, Centre of FinTech

Department of Business Entrepreneurship & Finance , Royal Docks School Of Business And Law

Professor Nazrul Islam has an active research profile and varied research interests that have evolved over time. His subject specialisation drives him to work across disciplines and his research has made important theoretical, conceptual, and empirical contribution to different fields, particularly on technological transformation, business intelligence, and innovation themes - all of which are highly significant subjects beyond academia and likely to grow in importance given the current economic environment in the UK.

Prof Islam publishes consistently in the leading international journals and has secured research grants from the UK, EU, and Japan. His research papers have been shortlisted by the Research and Development Management Association (RADMA) and Portland International Center for Management of Engineering and Technology (PICMET) for best paper prizes. He has received awards including the Brad Hosler Award for Outstanding Paper from the USA, and the Pratt & Whitney Best Paper Award from Canada. This has subsequently led him to various invited keynote talks across the globe.

Prof Islam serves as Associate Editor (Lead Bureau Editor for Emerging Technologies) for Technological Forecasting and Social Change, Department Editor for IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, and Editor-in-Chief for International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning.

Qualifications

  • BSc
  • MSc
  • MEng
  • PhD

Areas Of Interest

  • Management of Technology and Innovation
  • Technological Transformation
  • Disruptive and Industry 4.0 Technologies
  • Business Sustainability
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OVERVIEW

Prof Nazrul Islam has more than 20 years' teaching and research experience in internationally renowned universities across continents. Prior to joining UEL, he was an Associate Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in University of Exeter Business School and an Interdisciplinary Pathway Lead for Global Political Economy (the ESRC's South-West England Doctoral Training Partnership). He has a good track record of teaching at undergraduate, postgraduate, and executive levels in both face-to-face and online teaching. In recognition of his teaching, he was previously awarded two university-wide 'Above and Beyond' awards for 'collaboration' and 'impact' in 2017 and 2018 (nominated by the then Head of Department). He is a recipient of a prestigious university 'Teaching Excellence Award' for his outstanding contributions to teaching and learning. In addition, he has substantial experience in developing innovative and inclusive curricula and has launched several new modules and courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

His reputation and recognition as an authority within his research specialisation is recognised through extensive invitations for keynote speaker to international conferences, editorships, member of board of directors, member of editorial board positions, and extensive review invitations from international journals and global publishers, and from research funding bodies in the UK and EU.

RESEARCH

Current research

As a senior academic Prof Islam has played a key role in establishing cutting-edge research centred on important research themes of the Business School. His research is at the forefront of examining how digital innovation has revolutionised and accelerated business growth, from SMEs to large companies, and how organisations can harness the power of technological transformation. As an expert, his latest academic research and practical insights, published recently on 'Construction Industry 4.0 and Sustainability', have promoted the Business School in the run-up to the COP26 in Glasgow in November 2021.

In order to have his research and thoughts be impactful on management practice, he has put forth his research strategic focus on the nexus of management and technology, innovation and entrepreneurship, technological transformation and business sustainability. His research interest lies in exploring new knowledge on how emerging and disruptive technologies are developed, governed, and commercialised.

The key objective of his research is to examine innovation systems - including the structural elements (institutions, actors, collaborations, and networks) that directly influence the development and diffusion of innovations - their strengths, weaknesses, and dynamics. The following themes lead this work:

  • Technological Transformation and Sustainability: To some extent technologies could be seen as a means by which firms can strive to ensure economic and environmental sustainability and competitiveness in the decade ahead. This research theme examines the organisational capabilities and challenges faced by firms to deploy emerging technologies (AI, IoT, Nanotech, Blockchain, social media) and the role of actors and intermediaries in structuring the business environment. It also explores challenges in fabricating product component structures, developing process techniques, or navigating more complex systems environments.
  • Disruptive and Industry 4.0 Technologies: The study seeks to understand the innovation process of disruptive and fourth industrial revolution (Industry 4.0) technologies and to find the collaboration linkages among stakeholders and/or actors. The innovation systems framework and business models guide this research and direct the study to look at the changing role of knowledge and technology transfer in adopting and diffusing such technologies.
  • Digital Innovation: Under this theme, the research seeks to analyse digital innovation data both in healthcare and finance sectors and to provide a taxonomy of the business opportunities within this revolutionary phenomenon. The use of specialist computer software helps to analyse technology, map clusters of key technologies, and visualise collaborative linkages statistically and textually. The aim is to formulate the mechanism of new digital knowledge creation, collaborations, and its deployment to industry sectors.

In support of this work, funding has been obtained from both private sponsorship and research council grants. The total value of projects has a combined income of £915,000. He has published one authored book and two edited volumes. Prof Islam's research has also achieved high public impact, with considerable coverage from the press and media. He has been privately interviewed by the United Nations policy analysis and recommendations team (based in the Netherlands) on the public impact of nanotechnology in water treatment and in agricultural productions. This was published in their synthesis report, 'Sustainable Development in the Nexus of SDG 2-3-9'.

Most recent research

  1. L. Zheng, N. Islam, J. Zhang, H. Wang, K.M.A. Au, (2024), 'How does supply chain transparency influence idiosyncratic risk in newly public firms: the moderating role of firm digitalization', International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print., Emerald, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-08-2023-0689 (ABS 4*/ABDC-A*)
  2. M. Akram, N. Islam, C. Chauhan, M. Z. Yaqub, (2024), 'Resilience and Agility in Sustainable Supply Chains: A Relational and Dynamic Capabilities View', Journal of Business Research, Vol 183, 114855-114866, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2024.114855, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  3. A. Zirar, S. I. Ali, N. Islam, (2023), 'Worker and Workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coexistence: Emerging Themes and Research Agenda', Technovation, vol. 124, 102747-102763, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102747, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A) [Most Downloaded Article since Publication] [Recognized by the White House in 2024 Economic Report]
  4. L. Soga, Y. Bolade-Ogunfodun, N. Islam, J. Amankwah-Amoah, (2023), 'Relational Power is the New Currency of Hybrid Work', MIT Sloan Management Review, (Published online 20 June 2022), MIT Press, (FT-50/ABDC-A*)
  5. N. Kazantsev, N. Islam, J. Zwiegelaar, A. Brown, R. Maull, (2023), 'Data Sharing for Business Model Innovation in Platform Ecosystems: From Private Data to Public Good'’ Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 192, 122515-122523, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122515, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A) 

PUBLICATIONS

Books

  1. N. Islam (2014), "Nanotechnology: Recent Trends, Emerging Issues and Future Directions", Nova Science Publishers: Hauppauge, NY, USA, 525 pages. (Edited volume), ISBN- 978-1-63117-561-9.
  2. N. Islam, N. Ekekwe (2012), "Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign: Emerging Implications", IGI Global: Pennsylvania, USA, 603 pages. (Edited volume), doi: 10.4018/978-1-46660-134-5; ISBN13: 9781466601345, EISBN10: 9781466601352.
  3. N. Islam (2011), "Nanotechnology Systems of Innovation: Convergence and Innovation Trend", Lambert Academic Publishing: Saarbrücken, Germany, 196 pages. (Authored book), ISBN-13: 978-3-8465-1662-1, ISBN-10: 3846516627.

Chapters in books

  1. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, T. Daim, (2021) "Technology Intelligence Map: Nanotubes". In: Daim T.U. (eds) Roadmapping Future. Book Series: Applied Innovation and Technology Management. Springer, Cham. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-50502-8_11; Online ISBN: 978-3-030-50502-8.
  2. N. Islam (2014), "Nanotechnology: Technology Trends, Emerging Challenges and Implications", in Nanotechnology: Recent Trends, Emerging Issues and Future Directions", Islam, N. (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers: NY, USA, 1-24. ISBN- 978-1-63117-561-9.
  3. S. Babu, N. Islam, (2014), "Nanotechnology Supply Chain Management", in Nanotechnology: Recent Trends, Emerging Issues and Future Directions", Islam, N. (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers: NY, USA, 89-114. ISBN- 978-1-63117-561-9.
  4. N. Munivenkatesh, N. Islam, (2014), "Managing Business Risks in Nanotechnology", in Nanotechnology: Recent Trends, Emerging Issues and Future Directions", Islam, N. (Ed.), Nova Science Publishers: NY, USA, 195-214. ISBN- 978-1-63117-561-9
  5. N. Islam, N. Ekekwe (2012), "Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign", in Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign: Emerging Implications, Ekekwe, N. and Islam, N. (Eds.), IGI Global: PA, USA, 1-11. ISBN: 978-1-46660-134-5; EISBN: 978-1-46660-135-2
  6. N. Islam, S. Ozcan (2012), "Disruptive Product Innovation Strategy: The Case of Portable Music Player", in Disruptive Technologies, Innovation and Global Redesign: Emerging Implications, Ekekwe, N. and Islam, N. (Eds.), IGI Global: PA, USA, ISBN: 978-1-46660-134-5; EISBN: 978-1-46660-135-2
  7. N. Islam, (2010), "Trends in Nanotechnology Knowledge Creation and Dissemination", in Nanotechnology and Microelectronics: Global Diffusion, Economics and Policy, Ekekwe, N. (Ed.), IGI Global, PA, USA. 42-60, ch3; ISBN: 978-1-61692-007-4 (ebook)
  8. N. Islam, (2010), "Micro and Nanotechnology Maturity and Performance Assessment", in Nanotechnology and Microelectronics: Global Diffusion, Economics and Policy, Ekekwe, N. (Ed.), IGI Global, PA, USA. 174-191, ch3; ISBN: 978-1-61692-007-4 (ebook)
  9. N. Islam, (2010), "Nanotechnology Innovation Systems - A Regional Comparison", in Innovation in Business and Enterprise, Hakim, L. and Jin, C. (Ed.), IGI Global, PA, USA. 280-298, ch18; ISBN: 978-1-61520-644-5 (ebook)

Proceedings

  1. N. Islam, D. Amona, S. Gyoshev, (2023), "Examining the Role of Actors in an Emerging Technological System: The Case of POC Devices", The Proceedings of PICMET’23 International Conference, Monterrey, Mexico, July 23-27.
  2. A. Robinson, N. Islam, S. Sengoku (2022), "The field of innovation research: Status and future direction", The Proceedings of BAASANA 2022 International Conference, New Jersey, USA, August 10-12.
  3. N. Islam, (2019), "Data mining method revisited: A precursor for analysing emerging S&T innovation", The Proceedings of 10th China Forum of Future-oriented Technology Analysis, Beijing, China, July 29-30. 
  4. S. Kang, N. Islam, (2019), "University-Industry collaborative partnership: A systematic literature review and research agenda", The Proceedings of 10th China Forum of Future-oriented Technology Analysis, Beijing, China, July 29-30. 
  5. N. Islam, (2018), "Emerging Technologies and Innovative Readiness Levels for Industry 4.0", COMS’18 Conference Proceedings, Montreux, Switzerland, September 24-26. 
  6. D. Amona, N. Islam, S. Gyoshev, (2018), "The effects of venture capital financing on the exit performance of high-tech start-ups", TEMSCON’18 Conference Proceedings, Chicago, USA, June 28 – July 2.
  7. N. Islam, D. Amona, S. Gyoshev, (2017), "Collaboration structure in nanotechnology R&D projects – An analysis of organizational dynamics that affect the level of collaboration and structural alliances", The Proceedings of PICMET’17 International Conference, Portland, OR, USA, July 9-13.
  8. N. Islam, S. Ozcan, (2017), "Patent Collaboration Dynamics – The Case of Nanocomposite Materials". The Proceedings of PICMET’17 International Conference, Portland, OR, USA, July 9-13.
  9. N. Islam, D. Amona, S. Gyoshev (2017), "Inter-firm (external and internal) Collaboration in an Emerging Technology", The Proceedings of BAASANA 2017 International Conference, Exeter, England, UK, August 16-18.
  10. N. Mustafee, N. Islam, J. Jia, M. Fakhimi (2017), "Innovation Process in 3D Printing Discontinuous Innovation", The Proceedings of BAASANA 2017 International Conference, Exeter, England, UK, August 16-18.
  11. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, A. Robinson (2017), "Mapping Concentration Zones of Nanotechnology Research in Prevention, Early Detection and Treatment of Cancer", The Proceedings of BAASANA 2017 International Conference, Exeter, England, UK, August 16-18.
  12. N. Islam, (2016), "Innovation Value Network in Emerging Technology", The Proceedings of PICMET’16 International Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, September 4-8.
  13. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, (2016), "Analysis of Collaborative Innovation Activities through the Stages of Innovation Process", The Proceedings of PICMET’16 International Conference, Honolulu, Hawaii, USA, September 4-8. 
  14. A. Robinson, N. Islam, S. Sengoku, (2016), "What’s Behind the Curtain? – Dissecting the Dynamics of Evolution of Emerging Stem Cell-based Therapies", The Proceedings of 6th Annual Global Tech Mining Conference 2016, Valencia, Spain, September 13.
  15. N. Islam, S. Ozcan (2015), "Industry-Academia Linkages in a High-Tech Research Field", The Proceedings of PICMET’15 Conference, Portland, OR, USA, Aug. 2-6. [Winner of the PICMET Brad Hosler Award for Outstanding Paper]
  16. N. Islam, Y. Kajikawa, (2015), "Actors' engagement in sustainable hydrogen energy innovation – A comparative analysis", The Proceedings of PICMET’15 Conference, Portland, OR, USA, August 2-6. 
  17. A. Robinson, N. Islam, (2015), "Evolution of Emerging iPS Cell-Based Therapies for Age-Related Macular Degeneration AMD", The Proceedings of PICMET’15 Conference, Portland, OR, USA, August 2-6. 
  18. N. Islam, (2015), "Institutional Emergence – An analysis on how nanotechnology creates new institutional entities", The Proceedings of BAASANA International Conference 2015, Manhattan, New York, USA, August 12-14. 
  19. N. Islam, S. Ozcan, (2014), "Collaborations in Nanomaterial Innovation System", The Proceedings of 23rd International Conference on Management and Technology (IAMOT) 2014, Washington DC, USA, May 22-26.
  20. N. Islam, S. Ozcan, (2013), "Technology Mapping Process to the Exploration of Collaborative Innovation Mechanisms in the Case of Carbon Nanotubes", The Proceedings of 3rd Global Tech Mining Conference 2013, Atlanta, GA, USA, September 25-26.
  21. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, (2013), "Internationalisation of Nanotechnology R&D Process: A Longitudinal Study for the Collaboration Mechanism in the Nanotechnology Innovation System", The Proceedings of 3rd Global Tech Mining Conference 2013, Atlanta, GA, USA, September 25-26.
  22. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, (2013), "R&D Collaboration in Nanotechnology Innovation System: A Comparative Study between the UK and China", The Proceedings of R&D Management Conference 2013, Manchester, UK, June 26-28.
  23. N. Islam, S. Ozcan, (2012), "The analyses of the actors in the patent generation of nanotechnology innovation system", The Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Methods for Innovation Management and Policy 2012, Beijing, CHINA, May 21-24.
  24. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, (2012), "Mapping of Technology Trends and Institutions – The Case of Nanocrystals", The Proceedings of Eurasia Business and Economic Society (IBES) Conference, Istanbul, TURKEY, May 24-26.
  25. N. Islam, S. McGuire, (2012), "Latecomer Strategies in Complex Systems: The Case of Aerospace Industry", The Proceedings of International Conference on Innovative Methods for Innovation Management and Policy 2012, Beijing, CHINA, May 21-24.
  26. N. Islam, S. McGuire, (2011), "Economically Sustainable Manufacturing – the Case of Nano-manufacturing in Japan", The Proceedings of British Academy of Management Conference 2011, Birmingham, UK, September 13-15. 
  27. N. Islam, (2010), "Innovation in Nanotechnology: A Foundation of Cultural Change within Institutions", The 3rd ISPIM (International Society for Professional Innovation Management) Innovation Symposium Proceedings, Quebec City, CANADA, December 12-15. 
  28. N. Islam, (2010), "A New Tool for the Assessment of Nanotechnology Business Innovations" The Proceedings of IAMOT (International Association of Management of Technology) Conference 2010, Cairo, EGYPT, March 8-11.
  29. N. Islam, M. Eames, J. Baxter (2010), "Developing an Integrated Research Method for Sustainable Hydrogen Energy Innovations" The Proceedings of IAMOT (International Association of Management of Technology) Conference 2010, Cairo, EGYPT, March 8-11.
  30. N. Islam, M. Naim, (2009), "Business Readiness Levels (BRLs) – A Classification Tool for Business Innovation Research" The Proceedings of IAMB (International Academy of Management and Business) Fall Conference 2009, Istanbul, TURKEY, October 12-14.
  31. N. Islam, H. Wong, M. Naim, (2009), "Building A New Readiness Framework for Managing the Emergent Micro and Nano-manufacturing Technologies" The Proceedings of 4th European Conference on Management of Technology, Glasgow, UK, Sept. 6-8.
  32. N. Islam, (2009), "Assessing the Maturity of Laser Micro and Nano-manufacturing Technologies – Approaching IMRL Matrix" The Proceedings of R&D Management Conference in conjunction with the 20th ISPIM Conference, Vienna, AUSTRIA, June 21-24.
  33. N. Islam, (2008), "Developing the Concept of Innovative Manufacturing Readiness Levels (IMRL)" The Proceedings of 6th International Symposium on Nano-manufacturing, Athens, GREECE, Nov. 12-14.
  34. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2008), "NanoSI: Developing Models of Nano-knowledge Co-creation and Nanotech R&D System", R&D Management Conference Proceedings’2008, Ottawa, CANADA, June 17-20. (Winner of the Pratt & Whitney Canada Best Paper Award)
  35. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2007), "Nanotechnology Systems of Innovation – Investigation of Scientific Disciplines’ Fusion into Nanotech", The Proceedings of PICMET’07 (Portland International Conference on Management of Engineering and Technology), Portland, OREGON, USA, Aug. 5-9.
  36. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2007), "Innovation and Fusion Patterns of Breakthrough Technology – The Case of Nanotechnology", The Proceedings of 4th International Conference on Innovation & Management, Yamaguchi, JAPAN, Dec. 5-6.
  37. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2007), "Nanotechnology Innovation in Asia – An Analysis of Nanotech Fusion Trend in Japan", The Proceedings of 4th ASIALICS (Asian Network for Learning, Innovation and Competence Building Systems) International Conference, Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, July 22-24.

Papers in journals

  1. L. Zheng, N. Islam, J. Zhang, H. Wang, K.M.A. Au, (2024), "How does supply chain transparency influence idiosyncratic risk in newly public firms: the moderating role of firm digitalization", International Journal of Operations and Production Management, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print., Emerald, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOPM-08-2023-0689 (ABS 4*/ABDC-A*)
  2. M. Akram, N. Islam, C. Chauhan, M. Z. Yaqub, (2024), 'Resilience and Agility in Sustainable Supply Chains: A Relational and Dynamic Capabilities View', Journal of Business Research, Vol 183, 114855-114866, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2024.114855, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  3. Z. Yang, G. Li, N. Islam, C. Han, S. Gupta, (2024), "Product Attribute and Heterogeneous Sentiment Analysis-based Evaluation to Support Online Personalized Consumption Decisions", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 71, 11198-11211, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2024.3413999, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  4. G. Xu, N. Kang, W. Hu, N. Islam, Y. Zhou, (2024), "Unpacking the Effects of R&D Strategy Proximity on Inter-firm Knowledge Flow: Evidence from the Global 3D Printing Industry", Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 1-18, Taylor & Francis, (Published online 6 June 2024), DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2024.2358429, (ABS 2*/ABDC-A)
  5. H. Ai, N. Islam, S.K. Mangla, M. Song, X. Tan, (2024), "Circular Economy, Open Innovation and Green Innovation: Empirical Evidence From Prefecture-Level Cities in China", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 1 February: Early Access), Vol 71, 5706-5719, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2024.3357350, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  6. S. Bai, D. Yu, C. Han, M. Yang, N. Islam, Z. Yang, R. Tang, Z. Jiayuan, (2023), "Enablers or Inhibitors? Unpacking the Emotional Power Behind In-Vehicle AI Anthropomorphic Interaction: A Dual Factor Approach by Text Mining", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 29 November: Early Access), 1-17, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2023.3327500, IEEE, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  7. H. Xia, Z. Sun, Y. Wang, J. Z. Zhang, M. M. Kamal, S. M. Jasimuddin, N. Islam, (2023), "Emergency Medical Supplies Scheduling during Public Health Emergencies: Algorithm Design based on AI Techniques", International Journal of Production Research, 1-23, (Published online 1 November), Taylor & Francis, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2023.2267680, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  8. S. Balasubramanium, V. Shukla, N. Islam, A. Upadhyay, L. Duong, (2023), "Applying Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare: Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic", International Journal of Production Research, (Published online 3 October), Taylor & Francis, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/00207543.2023.2263102, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  9. M. H. Uddin, S. Mollah, N. Islam, M. H. Ali, (2023), "Does Digital Transformation Matter for Operational Risk Exposure?" Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 197, 122919-122938, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122919, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  10. A.H. Pitafi, M.I. Rasheed, N. Islam, A. Dhir, (2023), "Investigating visibility affordance, knowledge transfer and employee agility performance. A study of enterprise social media", Technovation, vol. 128, 102874-102886, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102874, Elsevier, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  11. S. Talwar, A. Dhir, N. Islam, P. Kaur, A. Almusharraf, (2023), "Resistance of Multiple Stakeholders to E-health Innovations: Integration of Fundamental Insights and Guiding Research Paths", Journal of Business Research, vol. 166, 114135-114162, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2023.114135, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  12. Shankar, S. Talwar, N. Islam, S. Alshibani, P. Sharma, (2023), "Demystifying the Impact of Service Recovery Strategies: Evidence from Healthcare and Telecom Sectors", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 14 July: Early Access), 1-13, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2023.3285152, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  13. Dhir, S. Talwar, N. Islam, R. Alghafes, S. Badghish, (2023), "Different Strokes for Different Folks: Comparative Analysis of 3D Printing in Large, Medium and Small Firms", Technovation, vol. 125, 102792-102806, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102792, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  14. N. Kazantsev, N. Islam, J. Zwiegelaar, A. Brown, R. Maull, (2023), "Data Sharing for Business Model Innovation in Platform Ecosystems: From Private Data to Public Good" Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 192, 122515-122523, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122515, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  15. Tandon, A. Dhir, N. Islam, (2023), "Mobile Health Interventions for Cancer Care and Support: The Next Level of Digitalization in Healthcare?", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 17 March: Early Access), 1-17, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2023.3243724, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  16. Dhir, S. J. Khan, N. Islam, P. Ractham, N., Meenakshi, (2023), "Drivers of Sustainable Business Model Innovations. An Upper Echelon Theory Perspective", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 191, 122409-122424, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122409, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  17. Zirar, S. I. Ali, N. Islam, (2023), "Worker and Workplace Artificial Intelligence (AI) Coexistence: Emerging Themes and Research Agenda", Technovation, vol. 124, 102747-102763, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2023.102747, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  18. Z. Sun, L. Zhao, P. Kaur, N. Islam, A. Dhir, (2023), "Theorizing the Relationship Between Digital Economy and Firm Productivity: The Idiosyncrasies of Firm-specific Contexts", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 189, 122329-122343, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2023.122329, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  19. F. Jabeen, A. Dhir, N. Islam, S. Talwar, A. Papa, (2023), "Emotions and Food Waste Behavior: Do Habit and Facilitating Conditions Matter?", Journal of Business Research, vol. 155, Part B, 113356-113666, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.113356, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  20. N. Islam, Y. Marinakis, S. Olson, R. White, S. Walsh, (2023), "Is BlockChain Mining Profitable in the Long Run?", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 70(2), 386-399, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2020.3045774, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  21. K. Osei-Frimpong, B.A. Otoo, N. Islam, G. McLean, L. Soga, (2023), "What Keeps Me Engaging? A study of consumers’ continuous social media brand engagement practices", Information Technology & People, Ahead-of-Print, Emerald, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/ITP-11-2021-0850, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  22. F. Molina-Castillo, M. Stanko, N. Islam, M. de Reuver, (2022), "The Impact of Technological Turbulence on SMEs Business Model Innovation Performance: The Contingent Role of Entry Order", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 17 November: Early Access), 1-15, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3210488, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  23. Shankar, A. Dhir, S. Talwar, N. Islam, P. Sharma, (2022), "Balancing Food Waste and Sustainability Goals in Online Food Delivery: Towards a Comprehensive Conceptual Framework", Technovation, vol. 117, 102606, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2022.102606, Elsevier, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  24. A.S. Ghura, G.D. Sharma, V. Pereira, N. Islam, R. Chopra, (2022), "Corporate Entrepreneurship Champions: Mapping the Past and Present State of the Field for Future Advancements", International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, vol. 28, no. 8, 2151-2181, Emerald, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJEBR-09-2021-0758, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  25. S. Sharma, G. Singh, N. Islam, A. Dhir, (2022), "Why Do SMEs Adopt Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based Chatbots?", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 3 October: Early Access), 1-14, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3203469, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  26. Robinson, N. Islam, S. Sengoku, (2022), "Exploring the Knowledge Base of Innovation Research: Towards an Emerging Innovation Model", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 182, 121804-121820, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121804, (ABS3*/ABDC-A)
  27. N. Islam, Q. Wang, Y. Marinakis, S. Walsh, (2022), "Family Enterprise and Technological Innovation", Journal of Business Research, vol. 147, 208-221, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.04.004, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  28. S. Rakshit, N. Islam, S. Mondal, T. Paul, (2022), "An Integrated Social Network Marketing Metric for Business-to-Business SMEs", Journal of Business Research, vol. 150, 73-88, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.06.006, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  29. L. Soga, Y. Bolade-Ogunfodun, N. Islam, J. Amankwah-Amoah, (2023), "Relational Power is the New Currency of Hybrid Work", MIT Sloan Management Review, (Published online 20 June 2022), MIT Press, (FT-50/ABDC-A*)
  30. T. Paul, N. Islam, S. Mondal, S. Rakshit, (2022), "RFID-integrated Blockchain-driven Circular Supply Chain Management: A System Architecture for B2B Tea Industry", Industrial Marketing Management, vol. 101, 238-257, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.indmarman.2021.12.003, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A*)
  31. S. Sharma, N. Islam, G. Singh, A. Dhir, (2022), "Why do retail customers adopt artificial intelligence (AI)-based autonomous decision-making systems?", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 18 April: Early Access), 1-17, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3157976, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  32. K. Osei-Frimpong, G. McLean, N. Islam, B. Appiah, (2022), "What drives me there? The interplay of socio-psychological gratification and consumer values in social media brand engagement", Journal of Business Research, vol. 146, 288-307, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.03.057, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  33. S. Rakshit, N. Islam, S. Mondal, T. Paul, (2022), "Influence of blockchain technology in SME internationalization: Evidence from high-tech SMEs in India", Technovation, vol. 115, 102518, (Published online 26 March), Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2022.102518, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  34. P. Kaur, S. Talwar, N. Islam, J. Salo, A. Dhir, (2022), "The effect of the valence of forgiveness to service recovery strategies and service outcomes in food delivery apps", Journal of Business Research, vol. 147, 142-157, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.04.020, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  35. K. Nanath, S. Balasubramanium, V. Shukla, N. Islam, S. Kaitheri, (2022), "Developing a mental health index using a machine learning approach: Assessing the impact of mobility and lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 178, 121560-121573, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2022.121560, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  36. S. Chaudhary, P. Kaur, S. Talwar, N. Islam, A. Dhir, (2022), "Way off the mark? Open Innovation Failures: Decoding what really matters to chart the future course of action", Journal of Business Research, vol. 142, 1010-1025, Elsevier, https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.12.062, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  37. S. Yousaf, M.I. Rasheed, N. Islam, P. Kaur, A. Dhir, (2022), "The dark side of phubbing in the workplace: Investigating the role of intrinsic motivation and the use of enterprise social media (ESM) in a cross-cultural setting", Journal of Business Research, vol. 143, 81-93. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2022.01.043, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  38. Behl, N. Jayawardena, V. Pereira, N. Islam, M. Giudice, J. Choudrie, (2022), "Gamification and E-Learning for young learners: A systematic literature review, bibliometric analysis, and future research agenda", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, vol. 176, 121445-121468, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121445, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  39. S. Talwar, S. Srivastava, M. Sakashita, N. Islam, A. Dhir, (2022), "Personality and travel intentions during and after the COVID-19 pandemic: An artificial neural network (ANN) approach", Journal of Business Research, vol. 142, 400-411, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.12.002, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  40. S. Malodia, N. Islam, P. Kaur, A. Dhir, (2021), "Why do people use Artificial Intelligence (AI)-enabled voice assistants?", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 6 December: Early Access), IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3117884, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  41. T. Paul, S. Mondal, N. Islam, S. Rakshit, (2021), "The Impact of blockchain technology on the tea supply chain and its sustainable performance", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 173, 121163, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121163, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  42. D. Sjödin, A. Kamaladin, V. Parida, N. Islam, (2021), "Procurement 4.0: How industrial customers transform procurement processes to capitalize on digital servitization", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 70 (12), 4175-4190, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3110424, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  43. S. Rakshit, N. Islam, S. Mondal, T. Paul, (2021), "Mobile Apps for SME business sustainability during COVID-19 and onwards", Journal of Business Research, 135, 28-39. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.06.005, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  44. S. Balasubramanium, V. Shukla, N. Islam, S. Manghat, (2021), "Construction Industry 4.0 and Sustainability: An Enabling Framework", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, (Published online 11 October: Early Access). IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3110427, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  45. P. Kaur, N. Islam, A. Tandon, A. Dhir, (2021), "Social media users online subjective well-being and fatigue during COVID-19: A network heterogeneity perspective", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 172, 121039, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121039, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  46. Tandon, A. Dhir, N. Islam, S. Talwar, M. Mantymaki, (2021), "Psychological and behavioral outcomes of social media induced fear of missing out at the workplace", Journal of Business Research, 136, 186-197. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.07.036, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  47. S. Markovic, N. Koporcic, M. Kalajdzic, M. Bagherzadeh, N. Islam, (2021), "Business-to-Business Open Innovation: COVID-19 lessons for small and medium-sized enterprises from emerging markets", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 170, 120883, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120883, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  48. Z. Yang, N. Islam, Y. Shi, K. Venkatachalam, L. Huang, (2021), "The evolution of interindustry technology linkage topics and its analysis framework in three-dimensional printing technology". IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, vol. 70(10), 3601-3621, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2021.3086760, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  49. Ogunjimi, N. Islam, M. Rahman, R. Hasan, (2021), "Smart mirror fashion technology for the retail chain transformation", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 173, 121118. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.121118, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  50. S. Rakshit, S. Mondal, N. Islam, Z. J Zhang, S. M. Jasimuddin, (2021), "Social Media and the New Product Development during COVID-19: An integrated model for SMEs". Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 170, 120869. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120869, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  51. Z. Yang, W. Zhang, F. Yuan and N. Islam, (2021), "Measuring topic network centrality for identifying technology and technological development in online communities", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 167, 120673. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2021.120673, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  52. S. Balasubramanium, V. Shukla, J.S. Sethi, N. Islam, R. Saloum, (2021), "A Readiness Assessment Framework for Blockchain Adoption: A Healthcare Case Study", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 165, 120536. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2020.120536, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  53. N. Islam, D. Amona, S, Gyoshev, (2020), "External complexities in discontinuous innovation-based R&D projects: Analysis of inter-firm collaborative partnerships that lead to abundance", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 155, 11930-119315. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2018.05.014, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  54. N. Islam, Y. Marinakis, M. A. Majadillas, M. Fink, S. Walsh, (2020), "Here there be Dragons – A pre-roadmap construct for IoT service infrastructure", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 155, 119073-119083. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2017.09.016, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  55. R. White, Y. Marinakis, N. Islam, S. Walsh, (2020), "Is bitcoin a currency, a technology-based product, or something else?", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 151, 119877-119890. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2019.119877, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  56. Robinson, N. Islam, S. Sengoku, (2018), "Co-evolutionary and systemic study on the evolution of emerging stem cell-based therapies", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 138, 324-339. Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2018.10.012, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  57. N. Islam, (2017), "Crossing the Valley of Death - An integrated framework and a value chain for emerging technologies", IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 64(3), 389-399, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2017.2685138, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  58. N. Islam, S. Ozcan, (2017), "The Management of Nanotechnology: Analysis of Technology Linkages and the Regional Nanotechnology Competencies", R&D Management, 47 (1), 111-126, RADMA and John Wiley & Sons Ltd, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/radm.12161, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  59. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, (2017), "Patent Information Retrieval: Approaching a Method and Analysing Nanotechnology Patent Collaborations", Scientometrics, 111 (2), 941-970, Springer, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11192-017-2325-y, (ABS-2*/ABDC-A)
  60. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, (2017), "An empirical study of nanowire technological trends", Journal of High Technology Management Research, 28 (2), 246-260, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.hitech.2017.10.001, (ABS 2*/ABDC-B)
  61. S. McGuire, N. Islam, (2015), "The Indigenous Technological Capabilities in Complex Systems: Emerging Market Firms and the Aircraft Industry", Technology Analysis & Strategic Management, 27 (7), 739-758, Routledge: Taylor & Francis, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09537325.2014.959482, (ABS 2*/ABDC-A)
  62. S. Ozcan, N. Islam, (2014), "Collaborative Networks and Technology Clusters - The Case of Nanowire", Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 82, 115-131, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2013.08.008, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  63. N. Islam, E. Brousseau (2014), "Implementing a Multi-Staged Methodology: Technology Maturity Assessment and Framework", International Journal of Productivity and Performance Management, 63(2), 171-193, Emerald, DOI:  https://doi.org/10.1108/IJPPM-01-2013-0010, (ABS 1*/ABDC-C)
  64. N. Islam, S. Ozcan, (2013), "Nanotechnology Innovation System: An Empirical Analysis of the Emerging Actors and Collaborative Networks", IEEE Transaction on Engineering Management, 60(4), 687-704, IEEE, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2013.2265352, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  65. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2010), "An Empirical Analysis of Nanotechnology Research Domains", Technovation, 30(4), 229-237, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2009.10.002, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  66. N. Islam, (2010), "Innovative Manufacturing Readiness Levels (IMRLs) – A New Readiness Matrix", International Journal of Nanomanufacturing, 6(1-4), 362-375, Inderscience, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJNM.2010.034797, (SJR-Q3)
  67. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2009), "Nanotechnology Innovation System: Understanding Hidden Dynamics of Nanoscience Fusion Trajectories", Technological Forecasting & Social Change, 76, 128-140, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.techfore.2008.03.021, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)
  68. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2009), "NanoSI: Exploring the Dynamics of Nanotechnology Research Conflation and Innovation Pattern in the Case of Japan", Science and Public Policy, 36 (3), 170-182, Oxford Journals, DOI: https://doi.org/10.3152/030234209X427112, (ABS 2*/ABDC-A)
  69. N. Islam, K. Miyazaki, (2008), "Innovation in Nanotechnology – Fusion Trends and Nanotech Roadmapping", International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning, 4(4), 445-465, Inderscience, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1504/IJTIP.2008.020874, (ABS 1*/ABDC-C)
  70. K. Miyazaki, N. Islam, (2007), "Nanotechnology Systems of Innovation – An Analysis of Industry and Academia Research Activities", Technovation, 27, 661-675, Elsevier, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.technovation.2007.05.009, (ABS 3*/ABDC-A)

FUNDING

Research Grants Awarded

  1. Macro, Meso and Micro-level Enablers and Barriers of Nanotechnology Commercialisation, with Faculty of Business and Law, the University of Newcastle, Australia; Duration: January 2021 - December 2025; Amount: AUD 100,000.00; Role: Co-Principal Investigator.
  2. Innovation ecosystem for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in aging society and smart city, with Rennes Business School, France; Duration: January 2020 - December 2020; Amount: Euro 7,500.00; Role: Principal Investigator.
  3. Development of International Partnership with University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and University of New Mexico, USA; Funding body: Outward Mobility Academic Fellowships, University of Exeter IIB (Innovation, Impact and Business); Duration: January 2018 - July 2018; Amount: £5,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator.
  4. Modelling for Discontinuous Innovation and Its Impact on Social Change (with University of Surrey); Funding body: Sustainability and Circular Economy Research Cluster; Duration: August 2017 - July 2018; Amount: £5,500.00; Role: Co-Investigator.
  5. Evolution of Cancer Immunotherapies in Healthcare Innovation Systems (with Kyoto University); Funding body: The Organisations in Transition Research Cluster; Duration: August 2016 - July 2017; Amount: £5,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator.
  6. Understanding innovation process in the digital publishing sector - A comparative study (with ITS India); Funding body: The Organisations in Transition Research Cluster; Duration: August 2016 - July 2017; Amount: £5,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator.
  7. Collaboration Structure in Nanotechnology Innovation System; Funding body: Glyn Rowland’s Research Grants, Wales, UK; Duration: September 2011 - August 2014; Amount: £45,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator and Mentor.
  8. Learning and Teaching Fellowship (AULTF); Funding Body: Aberystwyth University; Duration: January 2013 - December 2013; Amount: £1,200.00; Role: Principal Investigator.
  9. Exploration of the UK industry takes up of nanotech and to encourage its use; Funding Body: Aberystwyth University Research Funds (URF); Duration: Sep 2011 - Aug 2013; Amount: £6,000.00; Role: Principal Investigator.
  10. Staff Mobility Grants at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg, Germany; Funding Body: British Council Erasmus Grants, UK; Duration: June 2013 – August 2013; Amount: £3,500.00; Role: Principal Investigator.
  11. Technological Forecasting: Establishing a Management Decision Support System to Forecast the Interchange Ability, Trajectory and Limits of Emerging and Disruptive Technologies; Funding Body: EPSRC Research Fellowship; Duration: Apr 2008 - Oct 2009; Amount: £50,000.00; Role: Lead for Work Package 5.
  12. Socio-technical Analysis and Appraisal of Hydrogen Energy Technologies; Funding Body: EPSRC Research Fellowship (SUPERGEN XIV Consortium UK); Duration: Nov 2009 - Aug 2010; Amount: £35,000.00; Role: Work Package Lead for sustainable hydrogen energy innovation.
  13. Fluorous Nanoflow Systems and Nanotechnology Systems of Innovation; Funding Body: Ministry of Education, Science and Technology, Japan; Duration: Apr 2002 - Mar 2008; Amount: £6,80,000.00 (JPY126,000,000.00); Role: Recipient of the grant.

EXTERNAL ROLES

External examining

  • External Examiner for PhD, RMIT University, Melbourne, Australia, 2021-22
  • External Examiner for PhD, University of Manchester, UK, 2021
  • External Examiner for PhD, Plymouth University, UK, 2019
  • External Examiner for PhD, Bangor University, UK, 2019
  • External Examiner for PhD, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK, 2017-2018
  • External Examiner for PhD, University of Bradford, UK, 2017, 2019
  • External Examiner for DBA, University of the West of Scotland, UK, 2018-2021
  • External Examiner for MSc and MBA, Suffolk Business School, University of Suffolk, UK, 2016-2019

Editorship of journals

  • Department Editor, IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management
  • Associate Editor (Lead Bureau Editor for Emerging Technologies), Technological Forecasting and Social Change
  • Editor-in-Chief, International Journal of Technology Intelligence and Planning
  • Managing Guest Editor for Special Issues: IEEE Transaction on Engineering Management; Technovation; Technological Forecasting and Social Change; Journal of Business Research

Leadership roles

  • 2017 - 2022, Interdisciplinary Pathway Lead, Global Political Economy - The ESRC's South West Doctoral Training Partnership (SWDTP)
  • 2016 - President, Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America (BAASANA) UK Chapter
  • 2014 - Member of the Board of Directors, BAASANA, USA
  • 2017, 2019 Conference Chair, BAASANA International Conference, Organised by BAASANA-UK Chapter
  • 2017 - Fellow Board Member, Cambridge International Academics, UK
  • 2015 - Director and Chair of PhD Colloquium, PICMET Annual Conference, USA
  • 2018 - Director of Studies, University of West of Scotland, London, UK
  • 2016 - 2018 Deputy Director of Education, University of Exeter Business School, UK
  • 2010 - 2014 Director of Postgraduate Research, Aberystwyth Business School, Aberystwyth University, UK
  • 2012 - 2014 Chair for Postgraduate Examination Board, Aberystwyth Business School, Aberystwyth University, UK

Awards and honours

  • Received the ‘Award of Excellence’ for distinctive contributions to BAASANA in 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016
  • Received the ‘Award of Excellence’ for outstanding service and distinctive contribution as Conference Chair to the Business and Applied Sciences Academy of North America (BAASANA), 2019, 2017
  • Winner of the ‘Brad Hosler Award for Outstanding Paper’, PICMET Conference 2015, Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Winner of the ‘Pratt & Whitney Canada Best Paper Award’, R&D Management Conference 2008, Ottawa, Canada
  • Awarded a certificate as Nominating Professor in recognition of outstanding PhD student mentoring, PICMET, 2015, Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Outstanding Teacher Award: Aberystwyth University Learning and Teaching Fellowship, 2013
  • Received the ‘Award of Excellence’ for valuable services as Member of Board of Directors to the BAASANA, 2015, Manhattan, NY, USA

External recognition

  • Invited Keynote Speaker for The tenth China forum of future-oriented technology analysis, 29 -30 July 2019, Beijing University of Technology, Beijing, China
  • Invited Keynote Speaker and Panel Discussant at the International Conference on Innovation in Engineering and Technology (ICIET), Dhaka, Bangladesh, December 27-28, 2018
  • Invited Keynote Speaker for Plenary Session at the Innovation and Technology Management Africa, Pretoria, South Africa, August 10-12, 2011
  • Invited Guest Speaker at International Conferences held in University of Cambridge (Churchill College), UK, November 11-12, 2017; in Tokyo Institute of Technology, Tokyo, Japan, October 6-8, 2014; in National University of Singapore (NUS), Singapore, July 26, 2007
  • Visiting Professor, Middlesex University London, 2011-2012, UK; North South University, 2012-2013, Bangladesh
  • Editor Panellist for TEMSCON'18 Conference, June 28-July 2, 2018, Chicago, USA; PICMET'17 Conference, July 9-13, 2017, Portland, Oregon, USA; PICMET'16 Conference, Sept. 4-8, 2016, Hawaii, USA; PICMET'15 Conference, August 2-6, 2015, Portland, Oregon, USA
  • Referee for Research Councils UK (EPSRC, ESRC) and for The Knowledge Foundation Sweden
  • Peer Reviewer for leading international journals
  • Peer Reviewer for Book Publishers: Routledge (Taylor and Francis); Wiley; Earth Scan; IGI Global

Professional memberships

  • Professional Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (HEA), UK
  • IEEE TEM Society (USA)
  • PICMET (USA)

Publications

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