Doctor of Philosophy

University of Leipzig, Germany

Dissertation: “Towards an Effectuation Focused Interpretation of Small Firm Internationalization: A Study on the Software Exporting Firms of Bangladesh”

Grade: Opus Valde Laudabile

Language of instruction: English 

Master in International and Development Economics

University Catholic Louvain and University of Namur, Belgium

Thesis: “Assessment of impacts of post Multi-fiber agreement (MFA) on RMG industry and strategy for RMG workers: A study on RMG industry in Bangladesh”

Passed with Distinction

Language of instruction: English 

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Khulna University, Bangladesh

CGPA: 3.61 out of 4

Language of instruction: English

• Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Emerging Economies,
• Circular Economy and Sustainability,
• Institutional Voids and Entrepreneurship,
• Internationalisation Strategies for SMEs,
• Resilience and Behavioural Dynamics in Entrepreneurship,
• Effectuation and Decision-Making in Entrepreneurship,
• International trade and its socioeconomic impact and adjustment strategies.

Current Research Project/Collaboration

Lindau Nobel Laureate Fellowship, 4th Nobel Laureate Meeting of the Winners of the Bank of Sweden Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory of Alfred Nobel, which was held from August 23–27, 2011, in Lindau, Germany. 

Pursued PhD program under DAAD Fellowship at University of Leipzig, Germany.

Pursued Master’s Degree under CUD Fellowship at University of Namur, Belgium.

Supervision

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2025 

Journal Articles   

Alam, Md. N., Tahmid, S. M., Hasan, S. S.*, Nabi, Md. N. U., & Masroor, I. (2025). Bridging the Gap Between Intention and Action: How Procrastination Alters Entrepreneurial Intention among University Students. Qualitative Research Journal, in press. DOI: 10.1108/QRJ-10-2025-0379  (Scopus Q2, WoS ESCI)

Alam, Md. N., Hasan, S. S., Haider, S. S., Nabi, Md. N. U., Masroor, I.*, & Bably, S. M. (2025).  Pushing Boundaries: Market Intelligence Elevating SMEs Export Intensity through Vibrant Ecosystem. Review of International Business and Strategy, 1-23. DOI: 10.1108/RIBS-11-2024-0135  (Scopus Q2, WoS ESCI) 

Sajed, S., Bably, S. M., Rifat, S. M., Tahmid, S. M., Nabi, Md. N. U., Masroor, I., Meghla, H. A., Alam, Md. N.* (2025).  Exploring the Role of Generative AI in Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition: A TAM-Based Approach. International Journal of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Business, in press.

Alam, Md. N., Hasan, S. S., Masroor, I.*,  Nabi, Md. N. U., & Islam, Md. R. (2025). Building Resilience through Reputation Risk Management: A Study on Export-oriented Shrimp Firms of Bangladesh. Business Strategy and Development, 8(2), e70124. DOI: 10.1002/bsd2.70124  (Scopus Q1, WoS ESCI)

Masroor, I.*, Alam, Md. N., Tasneem, S., & Bala, T. (2025). Unveiling the Link between Social Capital, Opportunity Recognition, and Entrepreneurial Intention in Flower Industry of Bangladesh. International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business, in press. (Scopus Q3, WoS ESCI) 

Nabi, Md. N. U., Hossen, M. A., Zohora, F. T., Alam, Md. N., & Misbauddin, S. M. (2025). Demystifying the Factors Influencing the Fear of Failure towards Entrepreneurial Behaviour: Comparative Insights between Pre-COVID-19 and Post-COVID-19 Period. International Journal of Entrepreneurial Venturing, 16(4), 417-438. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEV.2024.10067409  (Scopus Q3, WoS ESCI) 

Conference Proceedings  

Alam, Md. N., Bably, S. M., Masroor, I., Ahmed, Md. H.*, & Nabi, Md. N. U. (2025). Entropy and the Entrepreneurial Mind: Enhancing Learning through Simulated Uncertainty. Presented at the International Conference on Business and Technology for the 21st Century (ICBT) 2025 (20-21 September 2025), hosted by School of Business, University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Weiden Business School & Institute of Psychological & Behavioral Science, OTH Amberg-Weiden, Germany.

Ahmed, Md. H., Alam, Md. N.*, Masroor, I., Nabi, Md. N. U. (2025). Assessing Psychological Capital and RICH in Entrepreneurial Opportunity Recognition: Evidence from an RCT. Presented at the International Conference on Business and Technology for the 21st Century (ICBT) 2025 (20-21 September 2025), hosted by School of Business, University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Weiden Business School & Institute of Psychological & Behavioral Science, OTH Amberg-Weiden, Germany.

Alam, Md. N., Ahmed, Md. H.*, Nabi, Md. N. U., & Masroor, I. (2025). From Capability to Competitiveness: A Moderated Mediation Model of Cultural Contexts, Risk Perception, and Innovation-Driven Competitive Advantage. Presented at the International Conference on Business and Technology for the 21st Century (ICBT) 2025 (20-21 September 2025), hosted by School of Business, University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Weiden Business School & Institute of Psychological & Behavioral Science, OTH Amberg-Weiden, Germany.

Khan, S. M., Alam, Md. N.*, Masroor, I., Ahmed, Md. H., & Nabi, Md. N. U. (2025).  How to Understand Life Cycle Outcomes of Informal Micro Enterprises: The Role of Multi-Dimensional Capital. Presented at the International Conference on Business and Technology for the 21st Century (ICBT) 2025 (20-21 September 2025), hosted by School of Business, University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Weiden Business School & Institute of Psychological & Behavioral Science, OTH Amberg-Weiden, Germany. 

Alam, Md. N.*, Hasan, S. S., Palok, N. H., Islam, Md. Z., & Tahmid, S. M. (2025).  Innovation in Disorder: Exploring Entropy-Driven Strategies to Reduce Failure in Resource-Constrained SMEs. Presented at the International Conference on Business and Technology for the 21st Century (ICBT) 2025 (20-21 September 2025), hosted by School of Business, University of Asia Pacific, Bangladesh, Faculty of Business Studies, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh and Weiden Business School & Institute of Psychological & Behavioral Science, OTH Amberg-Weiden, Germany. 

Islam, S M S., Nabi, Md. N. U., Alam, Md. N., Dana, L., & Masroor, I. (2025). Understanding Ambidexterity towards Competitive Advantage: An SEM-based Exploration in Light Engineering SMEs of Bangladesh. Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025). (Best Paper Award in International Business) 

Alam, Md. N., Hasan, S. S., Nabi, Md. N. U., Masroor, I., Hassan, Md. S., & Khan, S. M. (2025). Entrepreneurship against the Odds: Indigenous Innovation as a Catalyst for Climate Adaptation in the Face of Institutional Voids. Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025). 

Alam, Md. N., Bably, S. M., Nabi, Md. N. U., Masroor, I., & Hasan, Sk. M. (2025). Entrepreneurial Entropy and Its Impact on Entrepreneurial Learning: An Experimental Study using Simulated Market Environments. Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025).

Alam, Md. N., Islam, Md. Z., Nabi, Md. N. U., Masroor, I., & Masroor, I. (2025). Igniting the Entrepreneurial Mindset: A Quasi-experimental Study to Explore the Impact of Behavioural Nudges on Entrepreneurial Intentions of University Students. Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025). 

Khan, S. M., Yasmin, F., Masroor, I., Alam, Md. N., & Nabi, Md. N. U. (2025). A Mixed-method Analysis of the Growth Trajectories of Informal Microenterprises in Bangladesh. Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025). 

Masroor, I., Tahmid, S. M., Alam, Md. N., Nabi, Md. N. U., & Ahmed, H. (2025). Bridging the Gap between Intention and Action: How Procrastination Alters Entrepreneurial Inclination in University Students? Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025). 

Alam, Md. N., Saurab, S. A., Rifat, S. M., Masroor, I., & Islam, Md. Z. (2025). Into the Realm of Behavioural Economics – How Inequality Aversion Affects Entrepreneurial Inclination: A Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT) Study. Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025). (Best Paper Award in Entrepreneurship) 

Ahmed, Md. H., Masroor, I., Alam, Md. N., & Nabi, Md. N. U. (2025). Assessment of Transition Capability towards Smart Circular Supply Chain in Bangladesh RMG SMEs. Presented at the 6th Nordic International Business, Export Marketing, International Entrepreneurship, Brand Management, Consumer Behavior, and Tourism Conference (29-30 March 2025).

Meghla, H. A., Alam, Md. N., Rifat, S. M., & Masroor, I. (2024). Sea of Opportunities: Unraveling the Impact of Cluster-based Blue Entrepreneurship and Blue Technology Penetration on Seaweed Export Propensity. Environment, Development and Strategy, ahead-of-print(ahead-of-print). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-024-05349-z 

Alam, Md. N., Nabi, Md. N. U., Zohora, F. T., & Masroor, I. (2024).  Circular Economy in Action: Life Cycle Sustainability Analysis of Battery-operated Three-wheelers in Bangladesh. International Journal of Export Marketing, 6(2), 120-142. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEXPORTM.2024.138430 

Alam, Md. N., Masroor, I., Nabi, Md. N. U., & Dornberger, U. (2024). Unveiling the Synergy: Entrepreneurial Effectuation and Alliance-Driven SME Diversification. Review of International Business and Strategy, 34(4), 516-536. http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/RIBS-12-2021-0173  

Conference Proceedings

Rahman, Md. A., Alam, Md. N., & Masroor, I. (2024). Dynamics of the Resilience and Perception: Exploring the Mechanism of Shrimp Farmers' Resilient Behavior through Path Analysis. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Environment arranged by Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna - 9208, Bangladesh (2-3 March 2024). 

Nabi, Md. N. U., Ahmed, Md., H., Alam, Md. N., & Masroor, I. (2024). Assessment of Transition Capability towards Smart Circular Supply Chain in Bangladeshi RMG SMEs. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Environment arranged by Environmental Science Discipline, Khulna University, Khulna - 9208, Bangladesh (2-3 March 2024). 

Hossen, Sk. S., Alam, Md. N., & Nabi, Md. N. U. (2024). Does the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem Influence Internationalization of Software and Information Services Firms in Bangladesh? A Mediated Moderation Approach. Presented at the 9th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) 2024 arranged by The Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka (27-28 November 2024). (Best Paper Award) 

Nabi, Md. N. U., Alam, Md. N., Misbauddin, S. M.,  Masroor, I., & Ahmed, Md. H. (2024). The Mechanic of Fear of Failure in Entrepreneurial Action: A Study of University Students' Choice of Venturing as an Initial Career in Bangladesh. Presented at the 9th Interdisciplinary Conference of Management Researchers (ICMR) 2024 arranged by The Faculty of Management Studies, Sabaragamuwa University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka (27-28 November 2024).

2023

Masroor, I., Tasneem, S., Alam, Md. N., Hossen, Sk. S., Nabi, Md. N. U., & Ghosh, A. (2023). Transaction Governance Structure, Institutional Voids and Transaction Efficiency: An Analysis of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises in Emerging Markets. Business Strategy and Development, 6(4), 724-738. https://doi.org/10.1002/bsd2.273 

Masroor, I., Nabi, Md. N. U., Alam, Md. N., Misbauddin, S. M., & Ahamed, K. A. (2023). Exploring the Effects of Service Ecosystem on IT SMEs Performance in Emerging Economies: A Moderated Mediation Approach, The Electronic Journal of Information Systems in Developing Countries, 90(1), e12294. http://dx.doi.org/10.1002/ISD2.12294 

Alam, Md. N., Masroor, I., Chatterjee, S., Hasan, S. S., Rifat, S. M., & Alif, A. Q.  (2023). Apparel Industry of Bangladesh and Customer-based Brand Equity in Developing Consumers’ Purchase Decision. International Journal of Export Marketing, 5(3-4), 354-376. http://dx.doi.org/10.1504/IJEXPORTM.2022.10055698  

Alam, Md. N., Masroor, I., Rifat, S. M., Dey, S., Nabi, Md. N. U., & Khan, S. M.  (2022). Service Co-creation in Destination Exporting - Does Decision-making Logic Foster the Service Co-creation Process in Designing New Services? International Journal of Export Marketing, 5(1), 4-31. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEXPORTM.2022.10050250  

2021 

Alam, Md. N., Masroor, I., Rokon, T. Md., & Rakib, S. G.  (2021). Blue Technology for Sustainability of Small and Medium Fish Firms: A Study on Small & Medium Fish Firms of Bangladesh. Environment, Development and Sustainability, 23(1), 635-646. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-020-00599-z

Rakib, S. G., Masroor, I., Nabi, Md. N. U., & Alam, Md. N. (2021). Does Institutional Void Affect the Development of Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in Emerging Economy? International Journal of Export Marketing, 4(2), 92-110. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEXPORTM.2021.115278

2020

Masroor, I., Alam, Md. N., Hossain, S. M. A., & Misbauddin, S. M. (2020). Moderating effect of uncertainty on the relationship between effectuation and internationalisation speed: a study on small and medium software firms of Bangladesh. International Journal of Export Marketing, 3(3), 261-286. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEXPORTM.2020.107723

Masroor, I., Alam, Md. N., Adnan, K. A., & Jahan, I. (2020). Inclination for Internationalization - A Key Driver to Explain the Speed of International Market Entry through the Moderation of Effectuation Decision Logic: A Study on Small & Medium Software Firms of Bangladesh. Journal for International Business and Entrepreneurship Development, 12(2-3), 183-198. https://doi.org/10.1504/jibed.2020.10026115  

Alam, Md. N., Masroor, I., & Nabi, Md. N. U. (2020).  Does entrepreneurs’ risk perception influence firm’s rapidity in foreign market entry through moderation of entrepreneurial decision-making approach? Review of International Business and Strategy, 30(2), 225-243. https://doi.org/10.1108/RIBS-07-2019-0103  

2019

Masroor, I., & Alam, Md. N. (2019). Does Risk Tolerance Behaviour of Entrepreneur Affect the Growth of Entrepreneurial Firms through the Mediation of Effectuation Decision-making Approach? International Journal of Export Marketing, 3(2), 79-104. https://doi.org/10.1504/IJEXPORTM.2019.104395  

Alam, M. N., & Dornberger, U. (2019). Does institutional inefficiency encourage entrepreneurs to adopt effectuation logic in strategic business decision? World Review of Entrepreneurship, Management and Sustainable Development, 15(6), 734-750. https://doi.org/10.1504/WREMSD.2019.104863  

2018

Alam, Md. N., Masroor, I., Sultana, A., & Rahman, Md. M. (2018). Impact of Entrepreneurial Competencies on Adopted Innovative Marketing Strategies by Entrepreneurs: A Study on Small and Medium Boutique and Fashion House in Khulna City. Khulna University Business Review, 11(1&2), 83-99. https://doi.org/10.35649/KUBR.2016.11.12.7  

Alam, Md. N., Rakib, S. G., Hossain, Md. M., & Rahman, S. M. T. (2018). Does Competencies of Entrepreneurs influence the performance of Small and Medium Firms: A Study on Small and Size Poultry Firms in Khulna City. Khulna University Business Review, 11(1&2), 100-111. https://doi.org/10.35649/KUBR.2016.11.12.8  

2011 

Hossain, M. S., Alam, Md. N., Shefa, K., Sanjida, S., & Bokar, A. (2011). The Effect of Strategic Human Resource Management Practices on Employee Performance – A study on Some Selected Non-Banking Financial Organizations of Bangladesh. Khulna University Business Review, 7(1). 

Nabi, Md. N., Alam, Md. N.; Rahman, M., & Basu, T. (2011). Power Abuse and Ethical Philosophies: A Case Study on Employees of Private Organizations in Khulna City. Khulna University Business Review, 7(1). 

2010 

Alam, Md. N., & Hossain, M. S. (2010). Measurement of Service Quality & Consumers Satisfaction: A Case Study on Private Medical Clinics of Khulna. Journal of Institute of Business Studies (A Journal of Business Studies Department, Rajshahi University, Bangladesh), 33, 153-164. 

2009 

Alam, Md. N., Nabi, Md. N., Kumar, D., Akther, F., & Hossain, S. (2009). Entrepreneurial Intention: Triggers and Barriers to Small Business Venturing in Khulna City. The Business and Economic Review (A journal of IBAIS University, Bangladesh), 3(1). 

Alam, Md. N., Nabi, Md. N., & Rahman, S. M. T. (2009). Identifying ADHD among the Entrepreneurs of Bangladesh: A Case Study on Khulna City”, Khulna University Business Review, 6(1), 83-90. https://doi.org/10.35649/KUBR.2008.6.12.7  

2007 

Jahiruddin, A. T. M., Rahman, S. M. T., & Alam, Md. N. (2007). Consumers’ Perception about home appliances of Some Selected Countries: A Study on Khulna City. Business Studies (A SEU Journal of Business Studies, South East University, Bangladesh), 3(1). 

Khan, E. A., Alam, Md. N., & Khan, S. M. (2007). Factors Affecting the Growth of Entrepreneurship in Small Scale Business. Khulna University Business Review, 5(1), 33-38. https://doi.org/10.35649/KUBR.2005.5.1.4  

2006 

Khan, E. A., Rahman, S. M. Z., Hasan, Sk. M., & Alam, Md. N. (2006). Factors Affecting the Selection of a Particular Product: A Behavioral Study on Consumer Goods Toothpaste. The Khulna University Studies, 7(2), 113-118. 

2003 

Jahiruddin, A. T. M., Hasan, Sk. M., & Alam, Md. N. (2003). Readiness of Saudi SMEs for Global Competition – A Case Study on Eastern Province. The Khulna University Studies, 6(2), 55-65. 

Reviewed and edited conference proceedings: 

2014 

Alam, Md N., Nabi, Md. N., & Dornberger, U. (2014). Does Cognitive Schema Influences Entrepreneurial Decision Pattern? A Study of Small and Medium Sized Light Engineering Firms in Bangladesh. Presented at International Conference on Emerging Challenges in Innovation Management for SMEs (ICECH 2014), Hanoi University of Science and Technology, School of Economics and Management, Hanoi, Vietnam on 12 September, 2014. 

2013 

Nabi, Md. N., Alam, Md. N., Razib, M. A., & Dornberger, U. (2013). Factors Influencing New Technology Adoption Decision in Small Manufacturing Firms in Bangladesh. Presented at International Conference on Enterprise Challenges: Improving SME Competitiveness (ICECH 2013), Hanoi University of Science and Technology, School of Economics and Management, Hanoi, Vietnam on 09 September, 2013. 

Hossain, M. S., & Alam, Md. N. (2013). Managing Works and Family Roles a Paradoxical Situation for Dual Career Couples – An Exploratory Study on the Employees of Dhaka City. Presented at 1st International Conference on Entrepreneurship, SMEs Development and Management, Rajshahi University, Rajshahi, Bangladesh on 30 June, 2013. 

Reviewed full papers contributed to conferences: 

2014 

Alam, Md. N., & Dornberger, U. (2014). Does Risk Perception of Entrepreneurs Explain the Rapidity of Internationalization of SMEs – Moderating Effect of Decision Making Approach?. Presented at 3rd Effectuation Conference, University of Twente, Enschede, The Netherlands on 8-9 December, 2014. 

Alam, Md. N., & Dornberger, U. (2014). Entrepreneurial Effectuation and Internationalization of Software Exporting Firms in Bangladesh. Presented at International Entrepreneurship Mini conference in University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark from 22 -23 May, 2014. 

2013 

Nabi, Md. N., Alam, Md. N., & Dornberger, U. (2013). Entrepreneurial Effectuation and Internationalization of Small Software Exporting Firms of Bangladesh. Presented at 39th EIBA (European International Business Academy) Conference in Bremen, Germany from 12 -14 December, 2013. 

Dornberger, U., & Alam, Md. N. (2013). Toward an Effectuation-focused Interpretation of Small Firm Internationalization: A Case Study on Software Exporting Firms of Bangladesh. Presented at AIB (Academy of International Business) Conference in Istanbul, Turkey from 03-06 July, 2013. 

Dornberger, U., & Alam, Md. N. (2013). Effects of Antecedent Cognitive Factors on Degree of Effectuation: A Case Study on Software Firms of Bangladesh. Presented at 2nd Effectuation Research and Teaching Conference in EM Lyon Business School, University of Lyon, Lyon, France from 3-4 June, 2013. 

2011 

Nabi, Md. N., Alam, Md. N., & Dornberger, U. (2011). Toward an Effectuation-focused Interpretation of Small Firm Internationalization. Presented at 14th McGill International Entrepreneurship Conference in University of Southern Denmark, Odense, Denmark from 16-18 September, 2011. 

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