Biography
Education
PhD in International Business and Management (University of Edinburgh).
MSc in International Business and Emerging Markets (University of Edinburgh).
MA (Hons) in Classical Arabic and Business Studies (University of Edinburgh).
Background
Dr Khalik joined the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø in October 2014 with extensive experience in teaching International Business, International Marketing and Strategy to students at various levels.
Prior to joining the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, Dr Khalik taught at The University of Edinburgh Business School for four years. During this time he was part of a team that designed a module titled 'Study Skills for Business', and the module was nominated for 'Best Module' in only its second year of running. Dr Khalik also implemented a successful 'Student Peer Learning System' for Undergraduate students.
Prior to working in Higher Education, Dr Khalik gained industry experience in the fields of Advertising, Sales, and Consultancy in the UK and internationally.
Management: Service and Leadership
Dr Khalik is the current Director of Teaching (DoT) for the Department of Management at the University of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Business School.
Dr Khalik has previously held many Service and Leadership roles at the School, including: Director of the MLitt International Business Programme, Sub-honours and Honours Adviser, and Academic Misconduct Officer (AMO).
Between 2018-2023, Dr Khalik was the Coordinator for the successful Masters Extra (MX) Programme, which is designed for Postgraduate students.
In 2019, Dr Khalik was Nominated for the Award of 'Best Academic Mentor'. More recently in 2024, he was Nominated for the Award of ‘Outstanding Academic Mentorship’.
Current Teaching
Dr Khalik is currently the Module Coordinator and Lecturer for the module titled 'International Business and Emerging Markets', which is a core module on the MLitt International Business programme in the Department of Management. Dr Khalik also contributes to the core module 'Managing and Organising for Grand Challenges' on the MLitt Management Programme, and the module 'Being a Social Scientist' for MRes students.
In 2024, Dr Khalik was Nominated for the Award of ‘Outstanding Innovation in Teaching’.
Research Interests
MNE and SME Internationalisation from Developed Countries and Emerging Markets.
Formal and Informal Lending to BoP Entrepreneurs in Emerging Markets.
Corruption and FDI in Emerging Markets.
Guest Lecturer and Conferences
Dr Khalik has been a Guest Lecturer at many universities, including The University of Edinburgh Business School, Hull University Business School, Manning School of Business at the University of Massachusetts and Universidad del Norte in Colombia.
Dr Khalik has attended many conferences, including 'The Academy of Management', 'The Academy of International Business', and 'Colombia-Europe: Catedra Europa'.
In 2024, Dr Khalik won the ‘Best Abstract Award’ Chosen by Prof. Jeremey Clegg at the Irish International Business and Management Conference.
Other Professional Qualifications
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA).
Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification (TEFL).
Teaching
MN5006 International Business and Emerging Markets
MN5517 Managing and Organising For Grand Challenges
SS5101 Being a Social Scientist
Selected publications
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Open access
Harmanci, H., Khalik, M. & Godinez, J., 8 Sept 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Journal of International Management. 31, 5, 101281.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Open access
Godinez, J., Khalik, M. & Sanchez-Barrios, L., 19 Dec 2025, In: Rutgers Business Review. 10, 2, p. 205-221 16 p.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Open access
Khalik, M., Sanchez-Barrios, L., Hernandez-Vargas , N. & Mora Mora, J., 9 Jan 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Small Business. 54, 2, p. 246-273
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Khalik, M. & Sanchez-Barrios , L., 22 Jan 2025, The Palgrave handbook of FinTech in Africa and Middle East: connecting the dots of a rapidly emerging ecosystem. Tsanis , K., Webb, H. C., Kaddour, A. & David-West, O. (eds.). Singapore: Springer Singapore, 20 p.
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Open access
Witt, A., Khalik, M. & Godinez, J., Apr 2024, In: Journal of International Management. 30, 2, 17 p., 101129.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Open access
Godinez, J. & Khalik, M., 23 Jan 2023, Columbia FDI Perspectives, 349 3 p.
Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Article
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Open access
Godinez, J., Sanchez-Barrios , L., Bandeira de Mello, R. & Khalik, M., 2022, In: Latin American Business Review . 23, 3, p. 279-307
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Lopez-Gomez, S. & Khalik, M., 23 Aug 2017, Evolving Entrepreneurial Strategies for Self-Sustainability in Vulnerable American Communities . IGI Global, p. 250-270
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Khalik, M. & Lopez-Gomez, S., 23 Aug 2017, Evolving Entrepreneurial Strategies for Self-Sustainability in Vulnerable Communities . IGI Global, p. 305-323
Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Sánchez-Barrios, L., Giraldo, M., Khalik, M. & Manjarrés, R., 2015, In: The Service Industries Journal.
Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review