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 ΒιΆΉΝψ 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 ΒιΆΉΝψ, 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 Ullahβs 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 projectβDevelopment 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.
Additional Contact Information
Email: k.ullah@bangor.ac.uk
Office Location: Alun Building Room 3.04
Qualifications
- HEA Fellow
2024 - PhD: Management Studies
ΒιΆΉΝψ, 2018β2023 - MA: Management and Finance (Distinction)
ΒιΆΉΝψ, 2017β2018 - MBA Finance (Best Student Award)
2007β2010
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
Publications
2025
- Published
Butler, M., Thomas, S. & Ullah, K., Feb 2025, 13 p.
Research output: Book/Report βΊ Commissioned report βΊ peer-review
2024
- Published
Ullah, K., Butler, M., McDonald, M. & Griffiths, G., 6 Sept 2024, BAM 2024 Conference Proceedings. British Academy of Management
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding βΊ Conference contribution βΊ peer-review
2022
- Published
Ullah, K., 16 Jun 2022.
Research output: Contribution to conference βΊ Paper
2021
- Published
Kaleem Ullah, , 12 Feb 2021, 2 p. ΒιΆΉΝψ.
Research output: Other contribution - Published
Ullah, K. & Griffiths, G., 20 Oct 2021.
Research output: Contribution to conference βΊ Poster
2019
- Published
Kaleem Ullah, , 15 Jul 2019, 2 p. ΒιΆΉΝψ, Wales : ΒιΆΉΝψ.
Research output: Other contribution
Activities
2025
18 Mar 2025 β 18 Mar 2026
Activity: Membership of network (Chair)
2024
13 Nov 2024
Activity: Participation in Academic workshop, seminar, course (Speaker)I presented a research paper at the British Academy of Management Conference 2024 held in Nottingham Trent University.
Sep 2024
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Other Grants and Projects
"Development of an Innovation Plan to explore and scope an all-Wales Circular Economy Innovation Programme β Clean Growthβ.Β Funded by the Welsh Governmentβs SMART Partnership Programme. This is a joint project with Cardiff Met, Swansea and Aberystwyth Universities.
Other Information
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