Dr Hisham Bakr Research: Applied Research, Strategic Governance & Scholarly Activity

Research at Bakr Business Academy bridges academic rigor and executive practice. Led by Dr Hisham Bakr (PhD, University of Southern Queensland), our scholarly contributions focus on strategic governance, digital operations, cross-border business models, and qualitative research methodologies. Dr Hisham Bakr’s research focuses on strategy, corporate governance and complex organisational systems, with a strong emphasis on applied and interdisciplinary approaches. His work bridges academic theory and real-world practice, particularly in the context of megaprojects, institutional dynamics and executive decision-making.

Publications & Research Pipeline

Official Scholarly Profiles & Repositories

Featured Research

Bakr, H. (2026d). Governing complexity through sensemaking: Relational learning and organisational change in large-scale projects. SSRN Electronic Journal. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6460040

This research develops the Relational Governance–Sensing Framework (RGSF), integrating relational alignment, collective sensemaking and digital governance capabilities to explain systemic failure in megaprojects. The framework redefines governance as an adaptive, learning-oriented system rather than a static control mechanism.

Peer-Reviewed & Published Work

Bakr, H. (2023). An international on-campus doctoral student’s experiences at an Australian university during COVID-19 [Doctoral dissertation, University of Southern Queensland]. UniSQ ePrints. DOI: https://doi.org/10.26192/yzwwy

Under Final Review

Regulatory–Digital Sovereignty Space and Cross-Border Digital Payment Platforms: Institutional Readiness and Governance in Emerging Markets. (Under review – Financial Innovation).

Working Papers (SSRN)

Bakr, H. (2026a). AI before 16: Protecting children’s thinking, learning and human development in the AI era. ResearchGate.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.36816.06402

Bakr, H. (2026b). Beyond symbolic CSR: Customer relationship management as strategic ethical infrastructure in inter-organizational alliances. SSRN Electronic Journal.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6428798

Bakr, H. (2026c). Executing triple win value creation in strategic alliances: A micro–meso process model under uncertainty. SSRN Electronic Journal. DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6309760

Bakr, H. (2026d). Governing complexity through sensemaking: Relational learning and organisational change in large-scale projects. SSRN Electronic Journal.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6460040

Bakr, H. (2026e). Strategic alliances between multinational corporations and business process outsourcing firms: Reframing corporate social responsibility through alliance innovation architecture. SSRN Electronic Journal.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6427319

Bakr, H. (2026f). Systemic governance failure in megaprojects: A relational sensemaking and digital governance perspective. SSRN Electronic Journal.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6341098

Bakr, H., & Suárez Agudelo, C. (2026). Regulatory-digital sovereignty space and cross-border digital payment platforms: Institutional readiness and governance in emerging markets. SSRN Electronic Journal.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.6708380

Monograph (In Revision)

Marketing Fundamentals for Tourism and Hospitality: Strategy, Sustainability, and Value Creation.

Focus: Integrating strategic management frameworks, sustainable practices, and value-creation models in global dynamic markets.

2026 Monograph / Book

Bakr, H. (2026). Executing triple win value creation in strategic alliances: A micro–meso process model under uncertainty. Eliva Press. https://elivabooks.com/en/book/book-8089098874.

Dr Hisham Bakr Research

Academic Collaboration & Executive Engagement

Dr Hisham Bakr welcomes institutional collaboration, joint applied research, and executive education partnerships with universities, corporate boards, and public sector organizations. His work bridges rigorous academic theory with real-world governance and strategic execution across complex organizational environments.

Primary Engagement Areas:

  • Institutional Partnerships & Joint Programs: University articulation, curriculum development, and co-delivered executive masterclasses.
  • Postgraduate & Doctoral Engagement: Applied research supervision, capstone mentoring, and methodological workshops (NVivo, qualitative research design).
  • Executive & Board Advisory: Custom leadership development, project governance frameworks, and strategic alignment for senior leadership.

For institutional or research proposals, please contact: partnerships@bakrbusinessacademy.com

Institutional Inquiry: A limited number of academic collaborations, joint research projects, and supervision allocations are accepted per academic term.

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