Dr. Romel Mostafa

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Romel Mostafa is an Assistant Professor at the Ivey Business School, specializing in International Business. His research expertise includes strategy and capability development in new firms, innovation and competitive dynamics, industrial evolution and policy, and behavioral decision-making. His work has been published in leading academic journals such as the Academy of Management Journal and Management Science. In addition to his academic pursuits, Romel has also contributed to global media outlets such as CNN and NPR through research commentaries. He has taught at both graduate and undergraduate levels and has received several teaching awards for his innovative approaches in the classroom. Romel obtained his PhD and MSc from Carnegie Mellon University and his BA from Lawrence University. He also serves as the Director of the Lawrence National Centre for Policy and Management, where he spearheads initiatives to address critical challenges in digital, trade, and infrastructural sectors, advocating for sound policy and corporate action. Originally from Bangladesh, Professor Mostafa has a passion for sports, particularly cricket and soccer, and enjoys music from the 60s and 70s, as well as cooking and traveling.

Research Interests

Requirements for Western University

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:86
Prerequisites
Four-year degree, honours or the equivalent, in anthropology or equivalent background in social sciences.
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Two academic references
  • Sample of written work (15-20 pages)
  • Statement of academic intent
  • Transcripts
  • CV (optional)
Specialization Notes

Streams include Archaeology and Bioarchaeology, and Sociocultural Anthropology.