Dr. Karina Pavlisa

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Biography

Karina Pavlisa is a Lecturer at the University of Bristol School of Management, with expertise in International Business Management. She is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy in the UK. Her research primarily focuses on economic sociology, including themes of consumption, occupational class, professional identity, career strategies, and responsible leadership. Pavlisa's current work examines the intersection of social structures and economy, scrutinizing the implications of individuals’ professional identities within the context of social inequality. She employs a critical perspective on management, linking theory to practice and addressing broader social issues. She leads several research projects, including an investigation into the slow industrialization of the post-war British home, analyzing key drivers and constraints from historical perspectives. In addition to her research, she teaches various management courses at both undergraduate and master's levels, bringing her findings into the classroom to inform and enrich her students' learning experience.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2020-01-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, UK

Lecturer in International Business Management, focusing on economic sociology and the implications of professional identity.

Courses

Management (MSc Economics, Finance Management) International Business Management (UG) International Business Management (MSc)

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.