Dr Abdullah Al Mamun

• Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Sustainable Entrepreneurship, Newcastle University, 2025
• Postgraduate Certificate in Research Training, Newcastle University, 2021
• Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), 2018
• Professional Graduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 2017
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), University of Wales Trinity Saint David, 2012
• BA (Hons) in Management and Business, University of Glamorgan, 200

Dr Abdullah Al Mamun is an Assistant Professor in Sustainable Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Birmingham Business School. His research focuses on sustainable and social entrepreneurship, with particular emphasis on marginalised communities, place attachment, and neurodiversity. He successfully defended his PhD thesis, "The Role of Place in Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Navigating Challenges in Resource-Constrained Environments," at Newcastle University in March 2025, receiving a nomination for the Doctoral College Prize for Outstanding Research and Excellence.

Prior to joining Birmingham, Dr Al Mamun served as Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Business and Course Leader for BA International Business Management at the University of Northampton, where he led modules on social responsibility, critical business issues, and sustainable business practices. He has also held academic positions at Durham University Business School as a Guest Lecturer, Northeastern University London as a Visiting Lecturer, and Newcastle University Business School as an Instructor in International Entrepreneurship.

Dr Al Mamun's research adopts an interdisciplinary approach, bridging sustainability, entrepreneurship, and social innovation. His work has been published in leading journals including the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research and The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. He has contributed chapters to edited volumes and teaching case studies on circular economy, entrepreneurship in China, and social and community businesses. His innovative methodological approaches include developing visual narrative methods to explore ethnic minority social entrepreneurs' experiences.

A regular presenter at international conferences, Dr Al Mamun has participated in the Academy of International Business (AIB), JBVI Entrepreneurship Academy and Institute for Small Business and Entrepreneurship (ISBE) annual conferences. He serves as a peer reviewer for several leading entrepreneurship journals and is a member of AIB, ISBE, the Institute of Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability (ICRS), and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).

Beyond academia, Dr Al Mamun demonstrates strong commitment to social impact. He is Founding Director of Mohioshi, a non-profit organisation empowering women and girls in rural Bangladesh through education and employment support. He also serves as Director of The Travellers' Tree CIC, a community interest company supporting migrants and refugees in the West Midlands through art, cycling, and nature-based activities. This practitioner experience enriches his teaching and research, providing real-world insights into sustainable entrepreneurship and social innovation.

• Sustainability and Responsible Business (Module Leader)
• Sustainable Entrepreneurship (Module Leader)
• Entrepreneurial Growth and Internationalisation (Module Leader)
• Policy in Sustainability and Innovation

• Social & Sustainable Entrepreneurship
• Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurship
• Place
• Intersectionality
• Marginality
• Responsible Business
• Wellbeing

Dr Al Mamun is actively engaged in research that explores the intersections of place, identity, and entrepreneurship within marginalised communities. His current projects include a visual narratives study focusing on ethnic minority social entrepreneurs in the UK Midlands. This study investigates how drawing-based research methods can uncover cultural identity, community embeddedness, and non-linear entrepreneurial pathways.

He is also examining neurodivergent entrepreneurship, masculinity, and well-being among ethnic minority male entrepreneurs in the UK, analysing how cultural expectations influence entrepreneurial experiences and mental health. Additional projects delve into the intersectionality of place and gender in sustainable entrepreneurship through longitudinal case studies and a comparative analysis of environmental objectives in rural versus urban social enterprises.

Dr Al Mamun is contributing to interdisciplinary research on entrepreneurial mentoring, exploring how mentoring functions through dual pathways to enhance entrepreneurial effectiveness and psychological well-being, drawing parallels with cognitive-behavioural therapy approaches. His work further investigates the role of artificial intelligence in facilitating SME growth in China and advancing climate disclosure research from integrated perspectives. Current book chapters under development focus on implementing circular economy practices in Bangladesh's ready-made garment industry and on solidarity economies combating modern slavery in supply chains.

Dr Al Mamun's research is featured in leading entrepreneurship journals. His 2025 article in the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research delves into place attachment in sustainable entrepreneurship, focusing on an ethnic minority entrepreneur in the UK. In 2023, his paper in The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation explored innovation among ethnic minority restaurant owners during COVID-19.

He has contributed chapters to books on entrepreneurship in challenging contexts, including a 2023 publication by Springer on China's zero-COVID policy. His teaching case studies at the Case Centre address issues such as child marriages and women's empowerment in Bangladesh, as well as support for asylum seekers through social enterprise.

Dr Al Mamun has presented at international conferences, including the JBVI Entrepreneurship Academy (2025), AIB Annual Conferences (2023-2025), and ISBE Annual Conferences (2021-2024). He received the Best Doctoral Research award at ISBE 2023 and was named Best Research Presenter at Newcastle University Business School's Conference 2024.

He serves as a reviewer for the International Journal of Entrepreneurial Behaviour & Research, International Journal of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, International Journal of Gender & Entrepreneurship, Qualitative Research in Financial Markets, and AIB conferences.

Dr Al Mamun's research interests spans:

• Social and Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Examining how entrepreneurs create social and environmental value in resource-constrained contexts
• Marginalised Communities: Understanding entrepreneurial pathways for ethnic minorities, neurodivergent individuals, and other marginalised groups
• Place and Geography: Investigating the role of place attachment, geographic context, and spatial dynamics in entrepreneurial processes
• Intersectionality: Exploring how gender, ethnicity, and place intersect in shaping entrepreneurial experiences
• Challenging Contexts: Analysing entrepreneurship in challenging institutional environments, including developing economies
• Responsible Business: Examining circular economy, supply chain ethics, and corporate social responsibility
• Innovative Methodologies: Developing visual narrative and participatory research methods