Ever wondered who the team behind Salford Business School really are? Find out and hear from our academics on their fields of expertise, and how they could help your business.
Meet Dr Yajie Chen, Lecturer in Digital Marketing at the University of Salford. Yajie brings a strong focus on digital platforms and consumer behaviour into his teaching, supporting students to develop the skills and insight needed for modern marketing roles.
Dr Jean Bessala is a Lecturer in Finance at Salford Business School. His journey into academia was shaped by early exposure to teaching and research, alongside a long-standing interest in finance and industry. Having completed both his master’s and PhD at Salford, Jean’s work reflects the University’s strong focus on practical learning, student development and regional impact.
Dr Neetu Sharma is a Lecturer in International Business at Salford Business School. After taking a career break to raise her family, Neetu returned to education and discovered a passion for academia that has shaped her work ever since. Her teaching and research are rooted in sustainability, inclusion and global perspectives, and her experiences reflects the supportive and flexible environment at the University of Salford.
Professor Andrea Genovese is Professor of Circular Economy at Salford Business School. His work sits at the intersection of supply chains, sustainability and wider economic systems, with a strong focus on real-world impact. With a background in quantitative methods and operations research, Andrea’s academic journey has been shaped by a long-standing interest in how production systems function, and how they might be reimagined for a more sustainable future.
Matthew Allen is a Lecturer in Economics at Salford Business School. His journey into academia didn’t follow a traditional route. From working in industry to leading innovative teaching that uses virtual reality and simulation spaces, his story reflects the University of Salford’s focus on opportunity, practical learning and making ideas happen.
Meet Dr Kate Han, Lecturer in Information System and Digital Business here at Salford Business School. From completing her PhD followed by a research fellowship, she acquired a keen interest in researching data science, automation, scheduling, and transportation simulation and optimisation.
Meet Dr Jonathan Lord, Senior Lecturer in Human Resource Management here at Salford Business School. Here at Salford, he brings curiosity by encouraging students to debate real-world employment tribunals and discuss how we can employ better working conditions for working people.
Meet Igho Ekiugbo, Lecturer in Supply Chains and Project Management here at Salford Business School. Igho’s passion for academia started after his undergraduate degree, where he discovered a passion for supply chains and how we can meet sustainability goals.
Dr Jonathan Owens has always been a Salford ambassador through and through, having started as an undergraduate student, then joining his supervisor on a research project, and later becoming a permanent academic. His passion for Salford has led him on extraordinary journeys - from meeting royalty to redesigning two award-winning modules – and has enabled him to create opportunities for Salford students throughout his career.
Meet Nafisa Usman, Lecturer in Financial Technology and Digital Business at Salford Business School. Nafisa is driven by her passion for regulatory innovation, inspiring the next generation of Financial Technology (FinTech) professionals and advancing the use of technology and data to strengthen policy and promote financial inclusion. She was one of the first academics to earn a PhD in Financial Technology and Digital Intelligence at the University of Salford.