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Research Profile
Research interests: Trust | Institutions | Leadership
Further Information
Education/Academic qualification
Masters Degree, MSc International Oil and Gas Management, University of Dundee
PhD, Hybridity in the contemporary commercial organisation: implications for employee trust, University of Glasgow
External positions
Co-chair, Organisational Behaviour SIG, Academy for African Studies
2025 → …
Executive Committee, African Entrepreneurship ISBE
2025 → …
Editorial board member, Journal of Trust Studies
2 Feb 2024 → …
Scientific Committee, ASEAN Business, Engineering, and Technology Symposium (ABEATS)
2022 → …
Area of Expertise
- Business and Management Studies
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):
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SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities -
SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
Research output
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When women do men's work: how female leadership drives organisational development in Africa
Okpanum, I. & Blanes, R., 15 Sept 2025, The Emerald Handbook of African Studies. Omeihe, K. & Harrison, C. (eds.). Emerald Group Publishing Ltd.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (peer-reviewed) › peer-review
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Algorithmic work and identity: How African managers navigate AI-driven organisational change: Session 21651: Innovation and Technology Adoption in African Business Contexts
Okpanum, I. (Speaker), 26 Jul 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Conference presentation (Unpublished paper) › peer-review
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Time to Act: Strengthening Edinburgh’s Support for African-Led Enterprises
Bariture, B., Omeihe, K., Omeihe, I. & Okpanum, I., 23 Jul 2025, Entrepreneurship Policy and Practice Insights, 3, 4, p. 1-8 8 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Artificial Intelligence in healthcare: New questions and lessons from EU regulation
Okpanum, I. & Omeihe, K., 24 Apr 2025, Business Day.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Newspaper
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Human-AI Collaboration: Navigating the Trust Paradox
Okpanum, I., 4 Sept 2024, (Unpublished).Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
Activities
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DBA Viva Examination
Okpanum, I. (Examiner)
Jan 2026Activity: Examination, Marking, Reviewing, Supervision, Teaching, or Tutoring › Examination
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Scotland Ethnic Minority Talent Summit and Festival
Okpanum, I. (Speaker)
9 Oct 2025Activity: Other Activities/External Responsibilities › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange
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Female Academic Network for Africa Research
Okpanum, I. (Panel participant)
10 Nov 2025Activity: Other Activities/External Responsibilities › Public engagement, outreach and knowledge exchange
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PDW: 21651: Innovation and Technology Adoption in the African Business Contexts
Kagher, L. (Chair), Okpanum, I. (Speaker) & Wu, J. (Keynote/plenary speaker)
29 Jul 2025Activity: Attending or organising an event › Attending/organising a Conference
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Institute for small business and entrepreneurship (External organisation)
Okpanum, I. (Member)
11 Jun 2025 → …Activity: Membership (e.g. panels, networks, committees, etc.) › Member of external research organisation
Prizes
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ASEAN Business, Engineering, and Technology Symposium, Best Paper Award (2023)
Okpanum, I. (Recipient), 2023
Prize: Awards, Distinctions, Medals, and Prizes