Abdulrahman Chikhouni
Associate Professor
International Business
Office: EB 3025
Phone: 403.440.6707
Email: achikhouni@mtroyal.ca
Degrees
PhD in Strategy and International Business, Concordia University, Montreal, Canada
MBA, AASTM, Cairo, Egypt
Bachelor of Economics, Aleppo University, Aleppo, Syria
BIOGRAPHY
Abdul Rahman Chikhouni is your passport to the dynamic world of international business education. With a flair for demystifying global markets, Abdul focuses on cross-cultural management and market strategies that drive impactful connections. Beyond academia, he’s a consultant and avid explorer of emerging trade trends.
PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Recipient of the 2024 Teaching Excellence Award from SAMRU, Abdul takes pride in making complex concepts relatable and engaging. He has also been recognized with the Champion Award for his exceptional student impact.
TEACHING EXPERIENCE & CURRICULUM DESIGN
Abdul has designed and taught a range of courses, from International Market Entry Strategy to Global Business Environment to Cross-Cultural Management. He thrives on equipping students with practical skills to navigate the complexities of global business.
RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY WORK
Abdul is currently engaged in three major research projects:- Investigating inter-organizational networks and exploring how network structures vary across countries.
- Analyzing the role of business school networks in fostering partnerships and enhancing rankings.
- Examines how companies in the semiconductor industry adapt their M&A strategies amidst global tensions, contributing to the dialogue on friend-shoring and reshoring.
Sample Publications and Major Contributions
Books and Book Chapters
- Contributor to The X-Culture Textbook of Global Virtual Collaboration, exploring effective coaching in virtual teams.