Kaleem Ullah

Accepting PhD Students

PhD projects

I am willing to supervise PhD students in Circular Economy, Business Model Innovation, and Corporate Sustainability

20192025

Research activity per year

Personal profile

Contact Info

Email: [email protected]

Office Location: Alun Building Room 3.04

Overview

Dr. Kaleem Ullah is an experienced academic with over 12 years in university teaching, research, and leadership roles spanning strategic management, sustainability, and finance. Currently a Lecturer in Management at Bangor Business School, he leads postgraduate and undergraduate modules and supervises dissertations focused on business ethics, sustainability, and the circular economy. He earned his PhD in Management Studies from Bangor University, specialising in the Circular Economy Business Models Innovation, and is also an alumnus of the University of Massachusetts. Recognised as a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA), Kaleem has demonstrated excellence in teaching, module development, and mentoring primarily in the UK and Pakistan. He additionally serves as an ad-hoc reviewer for the British Academy of Management and the Journal of Accounting Literature.

Dr. Kaleem Ullah’s current research examines the transition to circular business models in the food and drink industry, focusing on the challenges, barriers, and dynamic capabilities that enable sustainable transformation. His recent contributions include work on a Welsh government-funded project—Development of an Innovation Plan to explore and scope an all-Wales Circular Economy Innovation Programme. He is driven by a mission to foster practical, innovative learning experiences and to bridge theory with real-world impact in sustainable business practices.

Beyond academia, Dr. Kaleem Ullah is an avid sports enthusiast who loves watching football and actively participates in local cricket leagues in North Wales, further illustrating his commitment to community engagement and well-being.

Teaching and Supervision

Undergradguate Teaching & Supervision

Contemporary Management Issues in Ethics, Sustainability, HRM and Tourism (ASB-1007)

Dissertation Supervision in Business & Management

Postgraduate (Teaching and module lead)

Module lead for ASB/ABJ-4413 International Strategic Management (the biggest module in BBS)

ASB/ABJ - 4031 Professional Competence in Education and Employment

ASB/ABJ 4904 &ASB/ABJ-4905 Applied Business Project on the topic of the Circular Economy

PGT dissertation supervisor

In 2024, Kaleem was nominated for Student Led Teaching Awards (SLTAs)

Postgraduate Project Opportunities

I am willing to supervise PhD students in the areas of the Circular Economy, Business Model Innovation, CSR, Business Strategy and Innovation

Research Group/s

OB Research Group at Rhanbarth - Bangor Centre for Sustainable Regions and Economies

Grant Awards and Projects

"Development of an Innovation Plan to explore and scope an all-Wales Circular Economy Innovation Programme – Clean Growth”.  Funded by the Welsh Government’s SMART Partnership Programme. This is a joint project with Cardiff Met, Swansea and Aberystwyth Universities.

Other

Other roles in BBS:

Library representative for BBS. In this role, Kaleem liaises with the central library team to ensure the availablity of databases (both academic and industry), scholarly journals, books, etc. for BBS staff and students.

Personal Tutor

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth
  • SDG 9 - Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
  • SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption and Production

Education/Academic qualification

Professional, HEA Fellow

Award Date: 1 Aug 2024

Postgraduate, PhD, Management Studies, Bangor University

20182023

Postgraduate, MA, Management and Finance (Distinction), Bangor University

20172018

Postgraduate, MBA Finance (Best Student Award)

20072010

Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years

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