Dr. Salma Akter

• PhD in The Role of Children in The Family Buying Process: A Comparative Analysis between The British Bangladeshi and Bangladeshi Families.
  : Cardiff Metropolitan University (UK)
• MSc: International Business Management. University of Gloucestershire (UK). Achieved Merit Grade.
• MBA: Major in Marketing. University of Dhaka ( Achieved 1st Position )
• BBA: Major in Marketing. University of Dhaka ( Achieved 2nd Position )
• Fellowship of Higher Education Academy UK (FHEA)
• Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTLLS Level 4 Teaching Qualification UK)
• Certificate on New Specification from Pearson for Business (UK)

An FHEA qualified, self-driven, ambitious individual with the ability to meet deadlines and accurate recording and analysis, and have enjoyed success at an educational institution in working life thus far, seeking her next teaching position. Prepared to work with University policies.

An inspiring and highly experienced Assistant Professor with an acute focus on developing and supporting her students.

A sincere and organised team member who keenly contributes to the growth of her employer institution.

A published academic whose interests include Marketing, International Business, and Consumer Behaviour.

 Enjoys and finds pleasure in the transfer of knowledge. Thrive and take pleasure in a challenging working environment and empowering and enabling students to become competent, successful, and confident individuals through the learning process.

International Academic Reviewer:  

Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics (Emerald Publishing) From October 2020.  

Asia-Pacific Journal of Management Research and Innovation (SAGE) From January 2021.

International Journal of Consumer Studies (SCOPUS) from December 2020.

British Food Journal (Emerald) 

Journal of Islamic Marketing (Emerald).

Publons ID Link: ( Journal Review) 

https://publons.com/researcher/4019789/dr-salma-akter/

University Teaching (Lecturer to Assistant Professor): 

East-West University, Assistant Professor. September 2018 - Present. 

East-West University, Research and Extension Committee Member (since 2019)

North-South University, Assistant Professor (Part-time MBA) 2018.

London Churchill College, Senior Lecturer, 2014-2018 ( Under-Graduate Programme, University of Bedfordshire affiliated Institute, UK.)

London East Bank College, Lecturer, 2010- June 2011 (Under-Graduate Programme, University of Sunderland affiliated Institute, UK.)

East-West University, Senior Lecturer, (September 2011- September 2012).

Dhaka University, Lecturer, Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management. Lecturer (2009-2010)

Stamford University, BBA Department. Lecturer (2007-2009)

United International University (UIU) BBA Department. Lecturer (2006). 

7 years of Teaching and Assessment Experience in the UK Higher Education Sector in a completely Multi-Cultural Environment. 

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE:

• Attended research seminars and workshops in Research Methodology and Design (Ph.D. 2013-2017)
• Attended training workshop in SPSS for Business Researcher
• Workshop on how to publish in ABS Journals (Ph.D. Workshop)
• Worked with Ph.D. Supervisor (Dr. Lawrence Akwetey) in his project.

Received Extensive Training through attending different Research Seminars in the following areas (Ph.D. Period 2013-2017);

• Academic and Research Ethics,
• Questionnaire Development
• Triangulation Techniques (Both Data & Methodology)
• Research Proposal Writing 
• Academic Writing and Critical Analysis
• Research Philosophy and Approach
• Formal Assessment in Higher Education Sector 

Consumer Behaviour, Family Buying Decision, F-commerce, International Business, e-Commerce, Case Study.

FHEA – Fellow of the (UK) Higher Education Academy. Fellowship is awarded to professionals who can demonstrate they meet the criteria of Descriptor 2 (D2) of the UK Professional Standards Framework (UKPSF) for teaching and supporting learning in higher education. 

HABC Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) the UK. License Number TEA96045.  Level 4 qualifications are certificate of the UK higher education ( CertHE ) higher apprenticeship. UK higher national certificate ( HNC ).

DFE (Department of Education) Registered Member UK.

Certificate on New Specification from Pearson for Business (UK)

Registered Member of the British Academy of Management Since 2013.

Registered Member of British Library (Reader) Since 2009.

Member of American Marketing Association Since 2014

Member of the University of Gloucestershire, Alumni Association, UK.

Member of the University of Cardiff Metropolitan, Alumni Association, Wales, UK.