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 Anisa Abdulfatah, Researcher and impact evaluation expert here at Salford Business School. Anisa’s journey has been shaped by her curiosity around how research, policy and innovation programmes can generate meaningful social, organisational and economic changes.
Dr Rashed Khan has always made it his priority to connect theory with real-world insights in his teachings. As a Lecturer in International Business and Marketing and MSc Management Programme Leader here at Salford Business School, he encourages students to think critically about how emerging technologies impact international businesses.
Meet Dr Mohammad Al Bahloul, Lecturer in Accounting and Finance here at Salford Business School.
Meet Matthew Carn, Lecturer in Law here at Salford Business School. After studying his undergraduate degree abroad in Canada, Matthew acquired a strong interest in property law, particularly how it applies to assets such as cryptocurrency and digital files.
Meet Fiona Dearing, Senior Lecturer in Management Accounting here at Salford Business School. With more than 14 years of experience in accounting, Fiona is passionate about supporting students as they navigate the professional world and explore the future of the accounting landscape.
Sarah McNeill loves inspiring her students to explore the world of law. As an A-Level law teacher, a visit to the University of Salford with her students showed her the impact that higher education could have and inspired her to become an academic herself. Now Interim Deputy Head for Law at Salford Business School, Sarah focuses on bridging the gap between further education and higher education and ensures that students are fully supported during their academic journey.
Meet Fleur Middleborough, Group Subject Head of Accounting here at Salford Business School. From being the first in her family to graduate, Fleur has made it her mission to inspire and make a positive impact on the next generation of accounting students. She has a keen interest in exploring ways in which academics can create an inclusive journey for students and prepare them for a path in the professional world.
Meet Dr Easton Simenti-Phiri, Lecturer in International Business and Strategy here at Salford Business School. After being inspired by his university professors to pursue academia, his journey has been filled with achievements, from winning an award for his extensive research to progressing through the professional ladder.
Geoffrey Evans is a Programme Leader and Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at Salford Business School. With a strong background in teaching and employer partnerships, he helps students become career-ready. His research focuses on how placement years benefit students – especially those from lower socio-economic backgrounds – and how employers gain from engaging with talented graduates.
Dr Amir Kahn is a Lecturer in Digital Marketing at Salford Business School. His academic journey is shaped by early family influence, industry experience in marketing and a strong interest in consumer behaviour and digital transformation. He brings a blend of professional practice and research insight into his teaching, with a focus on preparing students for the evolving marketing landscape.