This theme examines how digital technologies are transforming organisations, markets, and economic systems. Research focuses on artificial intelligence, data-driven innovation, and digital platforms, and their implications for business strategy, governance, and economic development.
Example research areas and expertise
- Artificial intelligence and big data analytics
- FinTech and digital financial systems
- Digital business models and digital transformation
- Platform and sharing economy
- Smart cities and digital infrastructure
- International business and strategy in emerging markets
Theme Co-Leads
Dr Rainer Schulz and Prof. Pervaiz Akhtar
Members
Dr Iva Atanassova / Prof. Frans de Vries / Dr Weihao Han / Prof. Donald Hislop / Dr Yanghong Hu / Dr Adeel Khalid / Dr Huda Khan / Prof. Zaheer Khan / Prof. Gerhard Kling / Dr John Lamb / Dr Seungho Lee / Dr Ye Li / Dr Nan Liu / Dr Likun Mao / Dr Ijeoma Okpanum / Dr Mauro Papi / Dr Thereza R. S. de Aguiar / Prof. Alan Sangster / Dr Timothy Stone / Dr Martin Wersing / Prof. Jie Wu
Theme Publications
Odat, S., Al-Tabbaa, O., Khan, Z., & Saridakis, G. (2026). How Sharing-platform SMEs Innovate Their Business Models In Developing Economies: A
Process And Ecosystem Perspective. Technovation, 157, Article 103684.
Khan, H., Knight, G., & Khan, Z. (2027). Mechanisms for digital business model innovation in international new ventures from developing economies.
International Business Review, 36(1), Article 102664. Advance online publication.