faculty and research
through original research, we unleash ideas to shape a sustainable future.
innovation is the result of experimentation and the generation of new ideas.
over six decades, our faculty have been at the forefront of research. as economic, social and environmental issues converge, business leaders face increasingly complex problems.
data driven multi-disciplinary research provides solutions to such challenges. our faculty are active researchers in business disciplines, and their work is frequently published in leading international academic journals. this expertise is translated into both the classroom and boardroom to provide insights into novel solutions to organisational challenges.
our faculty
the calibre of our faculty and research culture makes us australia’s leading business school.
our faculty come from 19 countries across the globe and are regularly sought by media and industry bodies for expert commentary. their service to the business and academic community includes board directorships and editorships of prestigious international journals.
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research strengths
while our faculty possess expertise across all mba disciplines, we have particular strength in the following areas.
analytics and operations
understanding the data behind decisions and optimising efficiency in the production of goods and services
financial markets and economics
analysis of the external financial environment and monetary policy and its impact on the organisation
organisational behaviour and human resource management
managing and motivating people, the firm’s greatest competitive asset
strategy and marketing
connecting the organisation’s purpose and values to firm strategy and customers
phd supervision
our mission is to equip leaders with the knowledge and tools for a sustainable future.
this includes harnessing the ingenuity of the next generation of academics. our faculty commit to this by supervising phd students. an intensive process lasting several years, faculty will mentor students and closely work with them as they push the boundaries of current knowledge.
we supervise doctoral research in the areas of business administration and analytics. to find a faculty member at mbs who may be available to provide suitable supervision, consult the list of academic faculty. to find out more information about this program, including details on how to apply, refer to the university of melbourne course guide.
phd students
dr. ruben loaiza-maya
phd (business administration),
2018
ruben completed his phd in statistics and econometrics. his research focuses on developing models and estimation methods that can be applicable to large data sets with multiple and highly dependent variables.
dr. muralee das
phd (business administration),
2017
with a background in senior executive roles in international sports management, muralee’s phd thesis focused on leadership and firms’ processes that deliver blended value and the leadership of social entrepreneurs.
nazanin babolmorad
phd (business administration),
currently studying
nazanin’s research lies at the intersection between finance and computer science, with a focus on extracting information from textual data for financial markets.
research within reach
quality academic research has the potential to positively impact every aspect of business life.
it’s a demanding process involving rigorous peer reviews before publication in leading academic journals.
research within reach is a quarterly publication that shines a light on new research, translating this work into an accessible guide for organisations seeking the latest in thought leadership.
view the most recent publications below:
recently published
feeling good by doing good: a selfish motivation for ethical choice
remi trudel, jill g klein, sankar sen, niraj dawar - journal of business ethics, september 2020
understanding difficult consumer transitions: the in/dividual consumer in permanent liminality
samuelson appau, julie l ozanne and jill g klein - journal of consumer research, august 2020
media coverage and ipo pricing around the world
yangyang chen, abhinav goyal, madhu veeraraghavan and leon zolotoy - journal of financial and quantitative analysis, july 2020
research handbook on gender and negotiation
mara olekalns and jessica a. kennedy - edward elgar publishing ltd - july 2020
