Faculty Global Research
Speaking more than 30 different languages, over 40% of Sawyer Business School faculty bring international backgrounds and experiences to their research and the Business School.
The research endeavors our faculty undertake in the global arena hold significant relevance to pressing agenda issues, encompassing challenges in sustainable development, innovations within the global financial and currency markets, and the capabilities of the global healthcare system in effectively responding to regional or global health crises.
Fulbright Scholars
The Sawyer Business School has a distinguished reputation for academic excellence and international engagement, exemplified by its impressive record of producing multiple recent Fulbright Scholars.
"Cyprus has been a divided island since 1974, but what unites Greek and Turkish Cypriots is their pursuit of innovation and entrepreneurship. My work in technology management took me to the island of Aphrodite in the spring of 2024 to contribute to the development of local innovation ecosystems. The triple helix model is put into vigorous practice here, and this opportunity allows me to serve as a bridge between Boston and Cyprus. Stories about the Boston tech scene are shared in Cyprus, as Cypriot entrepreneurs find their way to Boston. My engagements with the Cypriot ecosystem eventually led me to advise policymakers and businesses. Thanks to the Fulbright program, my time here not only enables my research to produce real impact but also promotes US-Cyprus exchanges to strengthen two countries' relationship."
“My Fulbright Scholar experience in Finland has been a remarkable journey, one that has profoundly enriched me both personally and professionally. Immersing myself in the unique Finnish culture and engaging with both Finnish researchers and research participants has contributed to my project on consumer accountability in transformative practices in a meaningful way. This opportunity has not only broadened my perspective on consumer wellbeing but has also allowed me to contribute to the scholarly discourse on sustainable consumption. I will always remember my Fulbright Finland journey fondly for both developing a new, relevant research stream and expanding my personal and professional social circles.”
“The Fulbright Scholar grant I received for the republic of Georgia provided me with a great opportunity to conduct research and establish international connections. My relationship with local colleagues actually began several years prior to the grant when our Healthcare Administration department hosted physician-executives from post-Soviet states on a State Department-sponsored tour. During my sabbatical in Tbilisi, I reciprocated the visit and gained valuable insight into the Georgian health system, which has since contributed to my research in global health management.”
Professor Neli Muntean, Associate Professor in the Department of Economy and Management at the Technical University of Moldova, recently completed a five-month Fulbright Visiting Scholar Research Fellowship at Suffolk University’s Sawyer Business School. Awarded by the U.S. Department of State through the Institute of International Education, the highly competitive fellowship supported her research residency from November 2025 through March 2026. During this time, Professor Muntean conducted original cross-country research under the guidance of Professor Cristian Chelariu, developing a comprehensive panel dataset spanning 45 countries over a ten-year period to examine how macroeconomic conditions, institutional quality, and digital governance affect corporate insolvency rates. She presented her findings in a Sawyer faculty research seminar and is preparing the study for submission to an international academic journal.