Research Groups - School of Management

SOM Research Groups on Sustainability – Spring 2026

Sustainable Finance & Governance

This group examines how sustainability is embedded in financial systems and corporate governance structures, with a focus on measurable impacts on firm performance, risk, and long-term value creation.

Core Objectives

• Advance empirical research on ESG integration in corporate and financial decision-making
• Develop evidence on governance mechanisms that drive sustainability performance
• Support policy and regulatory dialogue on ESG disclosure, assurance, and compliance
• Strengthen industry engagement with financial institutions, regulators, and listed firms

Sustainability Focus: link to SDGs

• SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy

• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

• SDG 13: Climate Action

• SDG 16: Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

• SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals

UAE Priorities: link to national sustainability priorities

• UAE Net Zero 2050 Strategy

• UAE Sustainable Finance Framework

• Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050

• UAE Vision 2031 (sustainable economic diversification)

Team Leader

Sustainability, Technology & Social Impact

This group explores how digital technologies, innovation, and social systems shape sustainability outcomes, with emphasis on behavioral, organizational, and societal transformation.

Core Objectives

• Investigate the role of AI and digital transformation in sustainability practices
• Examine consumer behavior and market responses to sustainability initiatives
• Develop interdisciplinary research linking business, technology, and social impact
• Generate applied insights for smart cities, social enterprises, and public policy, including frameworks for measuring community-level sustainability impact

Sustainability Focus: link to SDGs

• SDG 9: Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

• SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

• SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

• SDG 13: Climate Action

• SDG 4: Quality Education

UAE Priorities: link to national sustainability priorities

• UAE Digital Economy Strategy

• Smart Dubai / Dubai Digital Strategy

• UAE Circular Economy Policy

• UAE National Innovation Strategy

• Dubai Urban Master Plan 2040

Team Leader