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Researcher profiles

Find out from our PhD students what it's like to live, study and work in Sheffield.

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Sheffield is my academic home

Ruxandra Jianu Doctoral researcher

Ruxandra has completed her BA and MSc at Sheffield University Management School and is currently working towards a PhD on Entrepreneurial Ecosystems in Poland. As part of her research, she successfully undertook an internship with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD).

Wei Zhang, PhD student - MGT

Academic life here is rich and exciting!

Wei Zhang PhD researcher

Wei was working in financial services in the USA before she decided to enhance her finance and accounting knowledge by undertaking a research degree at Sheffield University Management School.

Maria Skordia, PhD student

Investing in your future

Maria Skordia PhD researcher

Maria studies the role of CEO positivity and paradox mindset in Greek SMEs.

Peixin Zuo, PhD student - MGT

My fascination with border-crossing business

Peixin Zuo PhD researcher

Peixin’s research focuses on solving the issues which UK-based SMEs face when they start to grow their businesses internationally.

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