Shahnaz Ibrahim

Clinical Associate Professor at the Department of Managerial Studies, College of Business Administration, University of Illinois Chicago (UIC), United States.



My research focuses on corporate social responsibility (CSR) in SMEs (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises) in developing countries. Employing a qualitative approach, I investigate CSR practices of SMEs from a multi-level perspective. I highlight the use of social capital for creating competitive advantage through CSR. My research is interdisciplinary at the interface of strategy and entrepreneurship and contributes to the field by demonstrating the situated and contextual dynamics of CSR in SMEs in emerging markets. By presenting my work at national and international conferences and publishing, I have started to establish a sound academic profile and international networks. My teaching focuses on the process of entrepreneurship from multiple bottom-line perspectives, social enterprises, and social innovation, sustainability and sustainable entrepreneurship, digital entrepreneurship, sharing economy, circular economy, and responsible leadership and management.