Department of Business

Dennis Aguma

Lecturer in Business

Dennis is a part-time lecturer, entrepreneurship facilitator and business incubation manager. Originally from Uganda, he has hands-on experience of setting up business incubation centres, as well as offering structural support for startups, SMEs and enterprise programmes in the UK and Africa.

Professor Lukman Akanbi

Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics

Professor Lukman Akanbi is a Professor of Applied Artificial Intelligence and Big Data Analytics with over 18 years of teaching and research experience both in the UK and overseas. His research areas include Big Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence applications in diverse areas with focus on sustainability and circular...

Dr Seray Begum Samur-Teraman

Lecturer in Business

Dr. Seray Begum Samur-Teraman's extensive academic and practical background uniquely positions her as a valuable resource for entrepreneurs and investors in the entrepreneurial ecosystem. In addition to her academic background, she has dedicated years to working directly with entrepreneurs and investors, imparting her expertise...

Joyce Buckingham

Teaching Fellow

A successful Business individual with a background in Human Resources. Holder of both professional qualifications (FCIPD), BPS, coach and mentor awards and academically qualified to Master's level and PCGE level and qualified to teach and develop students and all levels of staff in a HE/FE/Secondary or business environment....

Dr Duyen Chu

Senior Lecturer in Business

Joining academia after many years working in industry, Dr Duyen Chu is passionate about providing research-informed, inclusive and practical education to enable learners to achieve their potential and transform their lives. He has taught students at both undergraduate and postgraduate levels, including executive learners. His...

Dr Jahira Debbarma

Lecturer in Business

Dr Jahira Debbarma is a Lecturer in Business at Birmingham City University, specializing in Industrial Security Governance Management Engineering. With a diverse background and expertise, Dr Jahira is dedicated to making a valuable contribution to the academic community by bridging the gap between theory and practice in the...

Dr Thomas Domboka

Head of Business, Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship

Tom comes from a strong entrepreneurial and management background with experience in starting new businesses, having worked with a variety of organisations in the UK and overseas. He is now the Head of Business, Digital Transformation and Entrepreneurship.

Dr Igho Ekiugbo

Course Lead for Online MBA, Lecturer in Management – Logistics and Supply Chain Management

Dr. Igho Ekiugbo is the Course Leader for the Online MBA, and a lecturer of Management – Logistics and Supply Chain Management within the College of Graduate School of Management. Before joining BCU Dr. Igho Ekiugbo had earlier lectured at Salford Business School, University of Salford, Manchester, and the University Campus...

Dr Juanling Huang

Course Director of the International MBA, Senior Lecturer

Dr Juanling Huang has industrial experience in logistics and international freight forwarding companies in the UK, Hong Kong and China. Her research areas include implementation of strategy, innovation and change; implementation of ERP systems in SMEs; and customer relationship management in HEIs and business communities.

David McGee

Course Leader

David McGee is a former Fleet Street and BBC journalist turned academic who loves the privilege of teaching. Helping young adults not make the same mistakes he made is a breath-taking responsibility and privilege.