Sustainable Business Futures Impact Hub

Our mission is to conduct impactful and cutting-edge interdisciplinary research across various fields to generate actionable insights and solutions that promote sustainable growth, environmental stewardship, and social equity. By collaborating with industry, academia, and communities, we conduct research and offer solutions in areas such as digitalization and AI driven business and economy, marketing, sustainable economy practices, logistics and supply chain management, and leadership and governance. Our goal is to create a future where economic success aligns with the well-being of both people and the planet.

Areas of expertise

Digitalization & AI Driven Business

  • Digital Transformation of SMEs, Gamification in Business.
  • Deep/Machine Learning and AI Foundations.
  • Mixed Reality in Businesses.
  • Economic Growth of Urban City through Technology.
  • Digital Technology's Impact on Sustainability.
  • Digitalization of Supply chains.
  • Digital finance and fintech.

Marketing

  • Sustainable Marketing.
  • Eco Friendly Marketing Practices.
  • Neuro Management and Marketing.

Sustainable Economy Practices

  • SDG11 Leicestershire Related Business Problems.
  • Sustainability of SMEs.
  • Focus on Developing Countries for Comparative Studies.
  • Sustainable economic Growth- skills, economic prosperity, place-based development, innovation strategies.
  • Sustainable Consumption and Production.
  • ESG/CSR.
  • Trade Policy.
  • Sustainable investment.
  • Enterprise Development, Macro and Fiscal Analysis, Reform Implementation.
  • Token Financing and Green Finance.
  • Initial Coin Offering in Commercial and NGOs.

Leadership and Governance

  • Responsible Leadership.
  • Sustainable Mindset in Leadership.
  • Developing Employability Skills.
  • Corporate Governance.

Logistics and Supply Chain Management

  • Reverse Logistics.
  • Impact of Circular Economy Practices on Logistics and Supply Chains.
  • Industrial Symbiosis.
  • Supply chain optimisation strategies.

Alternative Economic Spaces

  • Informal Economy
  • LETs Schemes and Neighbourhood growth
  • Civic Investment.

Study with us

We are seeking talented and motivated graduates to join our thriving doctoral research community. Being part of our doctoral program, you will have the support of our experienced academics to help you innovate and achieve your goals.

Ideal candidates will have background and interest in digitalization and AI-driven business, marketing, sustainable economy practices, logistics and supply chain management, and leadership and governance. Joining our doctoral program will give you the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research and innovation in these critical areas.

For details on how to apply, please visit the Doctoral College.

Our members

58 matching records
  • Dr Amal Abuzeinab

    Senior Lecturer

    amal.abuzeinab@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 2506089

  • emmanuel.agboola@dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Frederick S. Ahiabor

    Senior Lecturer in Finance

    frederick.ahiabor@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 207 8050

  • Dr Ahmad Al-Hiari

    Lecturer in Leadership and Management

    ahmad.al-hiari2@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0) 116 366 4686

  • Dr Meryem Altaf

    Lecturer in Business & Management

    meryem.altaf@dmu.ac.uk

    +441162506507

  • Dr Amarachi Amaugo

    Senior Lecturer HRM/OB

    amarachi.amaugo@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 250 6512

  • Dr Alex Anlesinya

    Lecturer in HRM and Organisational Behaviour, and Research Fellow of the United Nations SDG Impact Hub

    alex.anlesinya@dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Mamoona Arshad

    Lecturer in OB/HRM

    mamoona.arshad@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 207 8193

  • Dr Bola Babajide

    Senior Lecturer

    bola.babajide@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 257 7020

  • Dr Emrah Bilgic

    Lecturer in Business Management

    emrah.bilgic@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 255 1551

  • Professor Lucy Budd

    Professor of Air Transport Management

    lucy.budd@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 207 8014

  • Dr Peter Butler

    Reader in Employment Relations

    pabutler@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 250 6134

  • Dr Timothy Campbell

    Senior Lecturer in CSR and Business Ethics

    timothy.campbell@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 250 6389

  • Professor Edward Cartwright

    Professor of Economics

    edward.cartwright@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 366 4385

  • Dr Mark Charlton

    Associate Director of Sustainable Development

    mcharlton@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 250 6183

  • Dr Marian Chijoke-Mgbame

    Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

    marian.chijoke-mgbame@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 257 7078

  • Dr Hasti Chitsazan

    Senior Lecturer in Business Management

    hasti.chitsazan@dmu.ac.uk

    01162506225

  • Dr Susanna Chui

    Lecturer in Entrepreneurship

    sue.chui@dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Nurdilek Dalziel

    Senior Lecturer in Marketing

    Nurdilek.Dalziel@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0) 116 250 6371

  • Dr Albert Danso

    Associate Professor

    albert.danso@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 250 6117

  • Dr Gulesin Sena Das

    Lecturer in Supply Chain Management

    sena.das@dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Abiodun Egbetokun

    Senior Lecturer

    abiodun.egbetokun@dmu.ac.uk

    01162078066 (extension 8066)

  • Dr Marian Evans

    Lecturer in Enterprise

    marian.evans@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 207 8493

  • emmanuel.fianu@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 207 8975

  • Professor Rachel Granger

    Professor Urban Economies

    rachel.granger@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 250 6193

  • Dr Brahim Herbane

    Deputy Head of School and Associate Professor

    bhcor@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 2551551

  • Dr Wansu Hu

    Lecturer

    wansu.hu@dmu.ac.uk

    Ext. 4576

  • Dr Eghosa Igudia

    Senior Lecturer in Economics

    eghosa.igudia@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 366 4554

  • Dr Bridget Irene

    Senior Lecturer in Business Management

    bridget.irene@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 366 4741

  • Professor Stephen Ison

    Professor of Air Transport Policy

    stephen.ison@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 2577 647

  • Dr Bolaji Iyiola

    Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

    bolaji.iyiola@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 366 4625

  • Dr Ayham Jaaron

    Associate Professor/Reader in Sustainable Management

    ayham.jaaron@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 366 4270

  • Dr Gregory James

    Reader in Banking and Finance

    gregory.james@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 250 6202

  • Dr Selman Karagoz

    Lecturer in Business Management

    selman.karagoz@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 366 4574

  • rawinder.kaur@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 257 4627

  • Dr Masoud Keimasi

    Lecturer of Marketing

    Masoud.keimasi@dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Neil Lancastle

    Senior Lecturer

    neil.lancastle@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 250 6053

  • Dr Theophilus Lartey

    Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

    theophilus.lartey2@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0) 116 366 4628

  • Ms Nhan Le

    PhD student

    P2620544@my365.dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Vitor Leone

    Associate Professor in Banking and Finance

    vitor.leone@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 250 6463

  • Dr Virginie Litaudon

    Lecturer in CSR and Ethics

    virginie.litaudon@dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Tuan Anh Luong

    Associate Professor

    tuan.luong@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 257 7262

  • Dr Oluwasoye Mafimisebi

    Associate Professor/Reader in Strategic Management, Risk & Resilience; & Faculty Head of Research

    oluwasoye.mafimisebi@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 257 7673

  • Dr Bernadette Mandawa-Bray

    Programme Lead Global MBA and Senior Lecturer in Management and Entrepreneurship

    bernadette.mandawa-bray@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 250 6913

  • Dr Souad Moufty

    Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

    souad.moufty@dmu.ac.uk

    Ext. 4577

  • Dr Olapeju Comfort Ogunmokun

    Lecturer in Business Management

    olapeju.ogunmokun@dmu.ac.uk

    +44(0)1163664529

  • Dr Paschal Ohalehi

    Senior Lecturer

    paschal.ohalehi@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 250 6572

  • Dr Mark Ojeme

    Senior Lecturer in Marketing

    mark.ojeme@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 250 6487

  • Dr Samson Oyerinde Oladejo

    Lecturer in Business Management and Deputy Programme Leader for MSc International Business Suite.

    Samson.Oladejo@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 116 366 4368

  • Dr Deji Olagboye

    Lecturer in Business and Management

    deji.olagboye@dmu.ac.uk

    TBA

  • Professor Jonathan Payne

    Professor of Work, Employment and Skills

    jpayne@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 257 7236

  • Professor David Rae

    Professor of Enterprise

    david.rae@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 257 7911

  • Dr Jonathan Rose

    Associate Professor in Politics and Research Methodology

    jonathan.rose@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 257 7772

  • Ms Caroline Spence

    Senior Lecturer/ Programme Leader

    caroline.spence@dmu.ac.uk

    0116 366 4461

  • Professor Peter Stokes

    Professor of Leadership and Professional Development

    peter.stokes@dmu.ac.uk

    07496 108747

  • Dr Babar Syed

    Senior Lecturer in Economics

    babar.syed@dmu.ac.uk

    N/A

  • Dr Ankita Tibrewal

    Educator & Researcher in International Business Strategy & Business Sustainability at School of Leadership, Management & Marketing at De Montfort University (DMU)

    ankita.tibrewal@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0) 116 255 1551 ext 3859

  • Dr Tingting Zhu

    Senior Lecturer

    tingting.zhu@dmu.ac.uk

    +44 (0)116 207 8896

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