Dr. Robert David

Professor

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Biography

Professor Robert J. David's research focuses on the emergence and evolution of market categories. He has studied areas such as management consulting, alternative energy, aviation, and artisan food production. His current projects involve researching local food markets and he has received funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada. Over his career, Professor David has earned various accolades including the Cleghorn Faculty Scholar Award and the Brojde Faculty Scholar Award. He holds a visiting appointment at the Knauss School of Business and teaches various courses, including Strategic Management and Organizational Theory. In addition to his teaching responsibilities, Professor David has published extensively in several prestigious journals and has acted as a co-editor for multiple academic publications. His previous professional experience includes positions at Procter & Gamble and Canadian Pacific Limited. Professor David's research has been recognized at numerous annual meetings and he has won awards for his papers in the field of organizational theory. His contributions to academia have also been recognized through appointments as a visiting scholar at various universities.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2010-08-01 — Present

McGill University • Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Teaches courses in Strategy and Organization; conducts research on market evolution.

Visiting Scholar

2024-08-01 — 2025-12-31

Knauss School of Business, University of San Diego • San Diego, California, USA

Visiting appointment focusing on research.

Awards

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Cleghorn Faculty Scholar Award

2011-05-01
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Brojde Faculty Scholar Award

2016-05-01

Courses

Strategic Management Industry Analysis and Competitive Strategy Organizational Theory Seminar

Requirements for McGill University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.2
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
IELTS
Overall
Required:6.5
Prerequisites
B.Sc. degree or equivalent M.D. degree
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Specialization Notes

Department: Department of Medicine. Program: Experimental Medicine.