- Published journal article: “Participants of the Sharing-Economy Ecosystem: A Comprehensive Review and Future Research Directions,” Sustainability.
- Presented research at the British Academy of Management (BAM) conferences (2021–2023).
- Research focuses on globalisation, hybrid business models, sharing-economy innovation, and the impact of AI on creative industries.
Dr Samar Abdalla
Lecturer in Global Business School of Business, Law & Policing
Holds a PhD in Management and an MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics from the University of Kent (UK). Also earned an MBA, a Diploma, and a BA in Business Administration from Ain Shams University (Egypt). Additionally, completed academic work at Christ Church University.
BIO
Dr Samar Abdalla is a Lecturer in Global Business at Christ Church Business School, part of the School of Business, Law and Policing. She earned her PhD in Management from the University of Kent, UK, where her research focused on globalisation, the sharing economy, innovation in business models, and SMEs.
With more than 25 years of professional experience, she has worked extensively as a business consultant across corporate and government sectors in Egypt. Her background combines strategic management expertise with strong academic engagement in teaching, curriculum design, and research supervision.
Her recent research explores how globalisation and digital innovation shape modern business ecosystems, with publications and conference papers presented at the British Academy of Management.
External Activities
- Member of the British Academy of Management (BAM) – 2021.
- Member of the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) – 2019.
- Volunteer at Project Management Institute – 2019.
Academic Qualifications
- PhD in Management, University of Kent, UK
- MSc in Digital Marketing and Analytics, University of Kent, UK
- MBA in Business and Administration, Ein Shams University, Egypt
- Diploma in Business and Administration, Ein Shams University, Egypt
- BA in Business and Administration, Ein Shams University, Egypt
Academic Roles
- Lecturer in Global Business, Christ Church Business School, Canterbury Christ Church University
- Former Co-Lecturer, Surrey Business School
- Former Assistant Lecturer, Kent Business School
Academic Experience
- Lecturer in Global Business – Christ Church Business School, Canterbury Christ Church University (2023–present)
• Teaching and supervising in areas of global business and management.
• Contributing to curriculum development and assessment activities. - Co-Lecturer – Surrey Business School
• Delivered lectures and tutorials in management and international business modules. - Assistant Lecturer – Kent Business School
• Supported undergraduate and postgraduate teaching in management and marketing programs.
Professional and Consulting Experience
- Over 25 years of experience as a business consultant in both corporate and government sectors in Egypt.
• Expertise in strategic management, organisational development, and innovation in business models.
• Involved in multiple consultancy projects enhancing SME competitiveness and public-sector management.
Teaching
- Teaching Lecturer in Global Business at Christ Church Business school.
- Co- Lecturer at Surrey Business school.
- Assistant Lecturer at Kent Business school.
