Research and Innovation Interests

Doaa Abdelnaeim is a Lecturer in Internal Auditing at Birmingham City University Business School. She brings over 20 years of international professional experience from Dubai, where she progressed from an entry-level role to become a Communications Manager in a government-affiliated industrial group. Before joining BCU, Doaa worked across the UAE, India, Canada, Egypt, Germany, and the United States, delivering external communications strategies and managing high-level events.

Doaa holds a Master’s degree in International Business and Management from Birmingham City University and is a Fellow of the UK Higher Education Academy (FHEA). She has experience teaching and supervising postgraduate students in areas such as business operations, organisational strategy, and integrated business case studies. Her teaching focuses on bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and real-world business practices, particularly in internal auditing and strategic management.

Her research interests lie at the intersection of industry and academia, with a focus on equity in education, cross-cultural dynamics, and inclusive teaching strategies. She has contributed to several book chapters and is actively working on publishing additional academic work in the areas of EDI (Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion), networks in higher education, and the lived experiences of Global Majority students. Doaa is also contributing to the “Equity in Education” book project, where her chapter explores how professional and personal networks can support belonging and advancement in higher education.

Doaa is passionate about empowering learners and professionals through innovative teaching, inclusive academic practices, and applied research. She is currently involved in curriculum design, student mentoring, and knowledge exchange initiatives both within BCU and in collaboration with external organisations.