Dr Yusuf Hassan

Role
Assistant Professor
Section
School of Social Sciences
Yusuf Hassan

About

Dr. Yusuf Hassan is an Assistant Professor of Human Resource Management at Heriot-Watt University, Dubai. He specializes in teaching organizational behaviour, HRM and ethics across undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral levels. With a strong foundation in organizational behaviour and human resource management, Dr. Hassan's academic focus includes talent management, digital leadership, and the gig economy. He employs experiential learning techniques, such as simulations and case studies, to foster student engagement. Recognized for his innovative teaching and extensive research, he integrates contemporary business paradigms to deliver impactful learning experiences for students at all levels.

Biography

Academic Leadership and Affiliations:

Internal Affiliations

  • Assistant Professor of HRM (Heriot-Watt University)
  • Member, Student Misconduct Committee
  • Member, Metigating Circumstances (MC) Committee

External Affiliations

  • Fellow, Centre for Sports and Business (Stockholm School of Economics, Sweden)
  • Ambassador, HR Division (Academy of Management, USA)

Qualifications

  • PhD: Indian Institute of Management Indore, India- 2021
  • PG Diploma in Alternative Dispute Resolution: NALSAR University of Law, India (2023)
  • M.A. Social Work: Delhi School of Social Work (University of Delhi), India (2016)
  • B.A (Hons.) Philosophy: Hindu College (University of Delhi), India (2013)
Research

Dr. Yusuf Hassan has established himself as a distinguished scholar in management, with a focus on organizational behaviour and sports management. He was selected among 20 participants out of over 1,400 applicants for the prestigious Democratizing Education for Global Sustainability and Justice (DemEd Global) program at the University of Cambridge (2024). His academic excellence has been recognized through the Emerging Scholar Award at the International Conference on Sport & Society (Spain, 2024; USA, 2023) and the NIPM-DU Gold Medal during his postgraduate studies.

Dr. Hassan has delivered guest lectures at institutions such as the Indian Institute of Management Kozhikode and has chaired sessions at international conferences like the International HR Conference Cum Conclave (IHRCC-2023). He has represented India globally, including as a member of the Indian Youth Delegation to China (2019), organized by the governments of India and China.

He has secured competitive grants, including a $6,500 award from the Muma Research Investment Program (University of South Florida), a €128,300 grant for the Communities of Practice project (Education Endowment Foundation, UK), and a €318,540 grant for the Micro Learning Entrepreneurship for Athletes (MLEA) project (Erasmus+ program and European Union). Additional travel and professional development grants have been awarded by Harvard University, Yale-China-India Annual Conference, and the European Union.

Dr. Hassan’s prolific research and consultancy contributions, coupled with invitations to international conferences and workshops, underscore his dedication to advancing global scholarship and fostering practical solutions in the fields of management and sports. His achievements are a testament to his commitment to academic excellence, innovation, and cross-cultural collaboration.

Publications

Hassan, Y., & Mahajan, A. (Forthcoming). Do Expatriates Adjust Better When They Seek Advice from Host Country Nationals? Role of Perceived Organizational Support and Perceived Social Costs in Advice-Seeking. Journal of International Management. Elsevier publishing. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.intman.2024.101139

Majumdar, S., Dasgupta, S., Hassan, Y., & Behl, A. (Forthcoming). Linking Digital Transformational Leadership, Symmetrical Internal Communication with Innovation Capability: A Moderated Mediation Model. Journal of Knowledge Management. Emerald Publishing.

Pandey, J., Majumdarr, S., Hassan, Y., & Benuyenah, V. (2023). Role of Digital Leadership Capability in Shaping IT Innovation: A Digital Agility Perspective. Journal of Global Information Management, 31(8), 1-20. https://doi.org/10.4018/JGIM.333168

Mishra, A. A., Maheshwari, M., Pandey, J., & Hassan, Y. (2023). Fempreneurship through digital platforms: The “labyrinth groove” and the “barricades” within. Journal of Global Information Management, 31(8), 1-29. http://doi.org/10.4018/JGIM.329606

Behl, Abhishek; Pereira, Vijay; Sindhwani, Rahul., & Hassan, Y. (2023). Improving inclusivity of digitalization for employees in emerging countries using gamification. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3216553

Gupta, M., Hassan, Y., Pandey, J., & Kushwaha, A. (2022). The Dark Side of Electronic Human Resource Management. International Journal of Manpower. Emerald Publishing. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-11-2020-0512.

Hassan, Y., & Pandey, J. (2022). Batting Outside the Field: Examining E-engagement of IPL Fans, Journal of Global Information Management, 30(5), 1-17. IGI Global Publishing. https://dx.doi.org/10.4018/JGIM.290367

Pandey, J., Gupta, M., Bhel, A., Pereira, V., Budhwar, P., & Varma, A., Hassan, Y., Kukreja, P. (2021). Technology- enabled Knowledge Management for Community Healthcare Workers: The Effects of Knowledge Sharing and Knowledge Hiding. Journal of Business Research, 135, 787- 799. Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2021.0

Pandey, J., Hassan, Y., Behl, A., & Pereira, V. (2022) Leader Signaled Knowledge Hiding and Value Co-creation: Micro-foundational Evidence from Test Preparation Industry. IEEE Transactions on Engineering Management. 1-21. https://doi.org/10.1109/TEM.2022.3149005

Hassan, Y., Pandey, J., Sethi, D., Scullion, H., & Varkkey, B. (2021). Understanding Talent Management for Sports Organizations-Evidence from an Emerging Country. International Journal of Human Resource Management. Taylor & Francis. http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2021.1971736