Eijaz Khan

Contact Details

Academic Head, Governance, Management and Tourism

Biography

Eijaz is the Academic Head of Governance, Management and Tourism and Senior Lecturer in Management at the College of Business, Law & Governance, James Cook University, Australia. He received a PhD (in Strategy) from Curtin University, Australia; MBA (in Strategy) from the Asian Institute of Technology, Thailand; and an MBA and BBA from the University of Dhaka. Before joining James Cook University, he worked in University of Sydney, University of Technology Sydney, Melbourne Institute of Technology, Asia Pacific International College and Khulna University. Eijaz’s major research expertise and interests are: SDGs, Strategy, Sustainability, Circular Economy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Supply Chain, and his teaching interests are: Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Innovation, Project Management, and Supply Chain. With over $ 78,000 in secured research funding, he has published papers in Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal of Business & Industrial Marketing, Global Journal of Flexible Systems Management, Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics, Supply Chain Management: An International Journal, Education and Training, International Journal of Physical Distribution & Logistics Management, Entrepreneurship Research Journal, etc. He has also presented papers at several conferences. Currently, he is the Editorial Board Member of the Journal of Management & Organization and Journal of Family Business Management. He is a member of the AOM, ANZAM and SEAANZ. Currently, he supervises PhD candidates.

Research

Research Interests

Strategy
Sustainability
SDGs
Circular Economy
Entrepreneurship & Innovation
Supply Chain

Projects

Blended Living Lab for Nurturing Circular-Entrepreneurships among Australian and Arab Entrepreneurs

31 May 2024 - 31 May 2025

Redefining E-waste Management: Circular Economy Business Models in Action

27 May 2024 - 31 Jul 2025

Teaching

Teaching Interests

Strategy
Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Project Management
Supply Chain
Sustainability and Ethics

Statement of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Teaching

Eijaz implements strategies to integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in education across regions by understanding students' cultural backgrounds, fostering appreciation for their values and traditions. He encourages icebreaker activities where students share personal backgrounds on discussion boards, creating a sense of community. He cultivates an inclusive classroom by recognising and celebrating cultural holidays and significant events, enhancing awareness and belonging. He adapts teaching to diverse learning preferences, accommodating both collectivist and individualist orientations. He provides targeted support for non-native speakers to ensure equal opportunities for success. He designs assessments that allow students to showcase their cultural heritage while maintaining fairness and inclusivity. By fostering open communication and adapting teaching methods to diverse needs, he creates a learning environment that honours and promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring all students feel valued and empowered to succeed.