Active Researcher, Inspirational Leader, Global Educator
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
ORGANISATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
HONOURS I/O PSYCHOLOGOY
Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
MASTER OF ARTS
EXPERIMENTAL PSYCHOLOGY
University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
GRADUATE CERTIFICATE
HIGHER EDUCATION
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY
INNOVATION MANAGEMENT
Queensland University of Technology, Brisbane, Australia
SUMMER PROGRAM
INNOVATION
Harvard University, Massachusetts, USA
CERTIFICATE
ASIAN STUDIES
Nanzan University, Nagoya, Japan
Achievements
ROLES
Sawang is currently a Research Professor of Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Edinburgh Napier University, where she also serves as Director of the Centre for Business Innovations and Sustainable Solutions (CBISS) and Head of the Management Group. Additionally, she holds adjunct positions at Queensland University of Technology (Australia) and Chulalongkorn University (Thailand).
Background
Sukanlaya Sawang holds degrees in organisational psychology and innovation management. She has gained extensive international experience working across public service, banking, and higher education sectors in Asia, Africa, Europe, and North America. Over her career, she has held leadership roles such as Associate Dean and Research Director at universities in the UK and Australia.
ENGAGEMENT
Beyond academia, Sawang has advised small businesses in Asia and Australia, developed entrepreneurship curricula, delivered training for the Asian Productivity Organization, and contributed expert input to Australia’s Innovation Policy Report.
Research
Sawang’s interdisciplinary research bridges psychology, innovation, and entrepreneurship, focusing on topics such as entrepreneurial behaviour, technology adoption, and business sustainability. She has led significant research projects, published widely, and collaborates with international partners.
