Research Interests
My work spans three interconnected streams: the economics of conflict and entrepreneurship in developing economies; the role of AI and technology in transforming higher education; and questions of knowledge, equity, and decolonisation in academic institutions.
Academic Positions
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2026–Present
Visiting Research FellowUniversity of Derby
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2022–Present
Lecturer in Business ManagementUniversity of Greenwich
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2018–2022
Associate Lecturer in Business ManagementQueen Mary University of London
Education
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2023
PhD in Business and ManagementQueen Mary University of London, School of Business and Management
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2015
MSc in International DevelopmentCOMSATS Institute of Information Technology
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2012
BBA (Finance and Accounting)National University of Science and Technology
Publications
Selected peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and public-facing writing.
Refereed Journal Articles
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E-entrepreneurial intentions: parasocial relationships with influencers 2026
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The influence of affective AI literacy on student satisfaction in higher education 2026
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Is there a relationship between inequality and terrorism?
Book Chapters
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The Destructive Impact of Business-Related Terrorism on Start-Up Rates
Working Papers & Under Review
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Examining the varied effects of terrorism activities on economic development: insights from developing economies Under Review
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Constrained Brokerage and Mediated Ties: Gendered Inequality in Academic Collaboration Networks Under Review
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Charity Unchained: reimagining philanthropy as a catalyst for systematic change Under Review
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Reclaiming Knowledge Across Time and Space: Decolonisation reflections on youth empowerment, employability and entrepreneurship Forthcoming
Public Scholarship & Blog Writing
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Yes, there is a relationship between inequality and terrorism, but not a big one
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Lost research: Developing linkages among industry, academia and government
Talks & Conference Presentations
Selected conference presentations, invited talks, and symposia.
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2026
Economic Growth Under Siege: The Complex Effects of Terrorism Activities in Developing Nations InvitedResearch Seminar, Feb 2026
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2025
Women scholars' research networks in GCC universities InvitedMENA Gender and Enterprise Network (MENAGEN) Webinar
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2025
Peace as an Enabler of Entrepreneurial Growth: The Two Dividends of PeaceWestminster Research Colloquium on Entrepreneurship & Society (Journal of Small Business Management), University of Westminster, London
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2025
Can AI inspire curiosity the way a teacher does? Reflections on AI use and ethics in higher education InvitedUse and Ethics of AI Symposium, Greenwich Research and Innovation, University of Greenwich
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2025
Exploring the use of AI as a tool to support tutor efficiency in marking through dictationBritish Educational Research Association (BERA) Annual Conference, University of Sussex
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2024
The Complex Relationship Between Terrorism and EntrepreneurshipJBVI Entrepreneurship Academy, University of Bath — Best Mention Award
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2024
The impact of terrorist incidents on different entrepreneurship types: A semi-parametric approachPaper Development Workshop (Entrepreneurship Theory & Practice), University of Coimbra, Portugal
Research Funding
Competitive grants and fellowships (selected).
Awards & Recognition
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Best Mention Award
JBVI Entrepreneurship Academy, University of Bath — 2024 -
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
Advance HE — 2024 -
Speaker & Bursary Recipient
Lincoln Entrepreneurship and Innovation Colloquium, University of Lincoln — 2024
Professional Service
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Peer Reviewer
International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behavior & Research; Journal of International Development; Academy of Management (AOM); Academy of International Business (AIB) -
Workshop Organiser
Theory & Empirics of Poverty, Inequality & Mobility, Centre for Globalisation Research, QMUL (2019) -
Active Member
British Academy Early Career Researchers • British Academy of Management • British Educational Research Association
Contact & Profiles
I welcome enquiries about research collaboration, media commentary, speaking invitations, and postgraduate supervision.
University of Greenwich
Old Royal Naval College
London SE10 9NN, UK