Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Dr Mansoor Soomro
Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering
Dr. Mansoor Soomro, Senior Lecturer in Sustainability and International Business, and Sector Lead for Advanced Manufacturing and Engineering, has extensive industry experience in the domain of advanced manufacturing with a focus on digital transformation, industry 4.0 technologies, sustainability and circular economy.
With his expertise in the advanced manufacturing and engineering sector, Dr Soomro can drive solutions for medium and large size businesses in the area of digital audits, digital strategy, digital transformation roadmaps, digital factory, Industry 4.0 assessments, Industry 4.0 maturity models, carbon footprint calculations and circular economy readiness.
Banking and Finance
Dr Naheed Roni
Banking and Finance
Dr Naheed Roni, Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance and Sector Lead for Banking and Finance, has 18 years' experience of working throughout accounting and finance involving development finance, banking, investment banking, corporate finance, insurance and business management.
With her expertise in the banking and finance sector, Dr Roni initiates networking with the commercial and investment banking service, possible solutions and research ideas with joint production in fintech performances, lending risk analysis, fintech product and financial literacy development.
Digital
Dr Sina Joneidy
Digital
Dr Sina Joneidy, Senior Lecturer in Digital Enterprise and Sector Lead for Digital, has 18 years' experience in leadership, strategy, design, development, and governance of data-driven solutions.
With his expertise working in and with the industrial, natural, and service sectors, Dr Joneidy can provide support in data science and AI strategy, lead on human-centered design, development of data science and AI enabled innovation, and deliver on sustainability and scalability of digital innovations at organisational, environmental and societal level.
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E-Commerce
Dr Jayne Rodgers
E-Commerce
Dr Jayne Rodgers, Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing and Digital Business, and Sector Lead for E-commerce, has extensive industry experience in helping businesses develop their digital marketing capabilities from the basics to complex integrated strategies.
With her expertise in the e-commerce sector, Dr Rodgers can support businesses with the development of their digital and social media marketing strategies. Jayne also works alongside individuals and businesses in supporting the development of communications and presentation skills to promote customer engagement with their brand.
Renewable and Energy
Dr Mohamed Elheddad
Renewable and Energy
Dr Mohamed Elheddad, Senior Lecturer in Economics, and Sector Lead for Energy and Renewables, specializes in the domain of sustainability, energy studies economics, and specifically the investment (foreign and domestic) in renewable energy, industry 4.0 technologies, blue economy and circular economy.
With his expertise in the energy and renewables sector, Dr Elheddad can drive solutions for medium and large size businesses in the area of renewable energy investments, Net Zero emission initiative, carbon footprint calculations and circular economy readiness, as well as gender diversity roles in carbon reduction.
Operations and Logistics
Dr Muhammad Imran Qureshi
Operations and Logistics
Dr Muhammad Imran Qureshi, Senior Lecturer in Global Supply Chain Management, and Sector Lead for Logistics and Operations, has 15 years' experience in working in operations, supply chain management, and data analytics, technological advancements, and digitization that reshaped the business landscape and their organisational structure.
With his expertise in the logistics and operations sector, Dr Imran Qureshi can provide support in sustainable operations, circular supply chains, supply chain analytics, risk management data-driven decision making, material requirements planning (MRP), just-in-time systems, digital supply chain applications and analytics, blockchain and AI based systems, value stream analysis, TQM in supply chain and operations, inventory and warehouse management, and supply chain management information systems.
Public Sector
Dr Ben Fisher
Public Sector
Dr Ben Fisher, Associate Dean (Enterprise and Knowledge Exchange) at Teesside University International Business School, and Sector Lead for the Public Sector, has 20 years' experience of working in and with the public sector across economic development and regeneration policy functions.
With his expertise working in the public sector, Dr Fisher can provide support in economic strategy, policy, partnership and project/programme development and delivery across policy domains of skills and education, enterprise and business support (start-up, scale-up and inward investment), science and innovation, sub-regional leadership and governance, and capital regeneration.
Natural Environment
Research and Innovation
Tourism and Travel
Dr Leon Davis
Tourism and Travel
Dr Leon Davis, Senior Lecturer in Tourism and Events and Sector Lead for Tourism and Events, has 15 years' experience of working in the private and public sector across a variety of organisations in the live events, tourism and sports business management industries.
With his expertise working in the travel and tourism sector, Dr Davis can provide support in marketing, strategic management, consumer engagement, presentation delivery, internal/external customer consultation, and project development/delivery linked to business support (including event start-up, delivery and post-event analysis).
