Dr Md Billal Hossain, Szechenyi Istvan University, Hungary
Dr. Md Billal Hossain is a dedicated scholar, educator, and researcher in the field of management and business sciences. Currently serving as a Senior Lecturer at Westminster International University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, he brings a global academic perspective shaped by experiences across Hungary, South Korea, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. His teaching areas span design thinking, strategic talent management, and global business environments. Known for his groundbreaking research in e-commerce, trust, and organizational innovation, Dr. Hossain is also a Visiting Researcher at Széchenyi István University, Hungary. He has published widely in top-tier journals indexed in Scopus and SSCI. Dr. Hossain stands out not only for his academic achievements—including being the fastest PhD graduate from his doctoral school—but also for his passion for knowledge sharing, cross-cultural collaboration, and sustainable development. He continues to inspire students and scholars through his dynamic teaching, impactful publications, and commitment to academic excellence.
Publication Profile
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Education
Dr. Md Billal Hossain holds a PhD in Management and Business Administration Sciences from the Hungarian University of Agriculture & Life Sciences (MATE), Hungary, where he completed his degree with summa cum laude distinction and earned the highest diploma score (5.0/5.0). His dissertation focused on “Value of Trust and E-Commerce Transactional Frauds in Bangladesh,” and he graduated as the fastest PhD holder in the history of the Doctoral School. He also earned an MBA in Business Administration from Kumoh National Institute of Technology, South Korea, completing a thesis on SME adoption of e-commerce in Bangladesh. Dr. Hossain began his academic career with a Bachelor’s in Management (Technology) from the University of Technology Malaysia. His diverse and international education provides a robust foundation for his multidisciplinary expertise in organizational management, technology acceptance, and innovation. His academic path has been supported by prestigious full scholarships and fellowships based on academic merit.
Experience
Dr. Hossain is currently a Senior Lecturer at Westminster International University in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, where he teaches a variety of undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Managing Innovation, Global Business Environment, and Strategic Talent Management. He also serves as a Visiting Researcher at Széchenyi István University’s Sustainability Competence Centre in Hungary. Previously, he worked as a Casual Lecturer and Research Assistant at the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences, where he contributed to curriculum design and international student engagement. He also held a Research Assistantship at Kumoh National Institute of Technology in South Korea, contributing to several funded projects. Earlier in his career, he served as a Sales and Marketing Executive in Bangladesh. His extensive academic and industry experience spans across research, teaching, marketing, and data analysis, providing him with a well-rounded skill set that bridges theory and practice in management, innovation, and organizational behavior.
Awards & Honors
Dr. Md Billal Hossain has earned multiple prestigious awards in recognition of his academic excellence and scholarly contributions. Most notably, he became the fastest graduate in the history of the Doctoral School of Economic & Regional Sciences at MATE, Hungary, completing his PhD in under three years with the highest distinction (summa cum laude). He was awarded the Stipendium Hungaricum Scholarship by the Hungarian Government in 2020, a fully-funded scholarship supporting his doctoral studies. Earlier, during his MBA, he received a full tuition fee waiver based on academic merit from Kumoh National Institute of Technology, South Korea. These honors reflect his commitment to academic excellence, research productivity, and leadership in international academic communities. His scholarly achievements continue to earn recognition in the form of high-impact publications and invitations to contribute to research collaborations and sustainability initiatives across Europe and Asia.
Research Focus
Dr. Md Billal Hossain’s research lies at the intersection of technology acceptance, e-commerce, organizational management, and innovation practices. His work delves deep into how trust impacts online transaction behaviors, especially in developing economies like Bangladesh. He also explores factors influencing digital transformation and SME adoption of technology. A key strand of his research is the role of knowledge management in enabling corporate sustainability, which he investigates through both qualitative and quantitative lenses. His publications span high-impact journals in domains such as cleaner production, innovation management, and sustainable supply chains. Dr. Hossain is passionate about building resilient organizations through eco-innovation, human capital, and leadership capabilities. He also focuses on sustainable development goals (SDGs) by linking business practices with green supply chain models and Islamic work ethics. His interdisciplinary approach ensures practical insights for business leaders while contributing theoretical advancements in management science and sustainability studies.
Publication Top Notes
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📘 Exploring the mediating role of knowledge management practices to corporate sustainability – Journal of Cleaner Production
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📘 Evaluating the Utilization of Technological Factors to Promote E-Commerce Adoption in SMEs – Electronic Commerce Research
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📘 Determinants of SMEs’ strategic entrepreneurial innovative digitalization: mediation role of human capital – European Journal of Innovation Management
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📘 Green synergy: unveiling the nexus of green supply chain practices, training, and innovation for sustainable manufacturing – Kybernetes
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📘 The role of advanced technologies and supply chain collaboration during COVID-19 on sustainable supply chain performance – Discover Sustainability
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📘 Sustainable policies for a disruptions-tolerant production network model with green investment – Environment, Development and Sustainability
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📘 Eco-innovation influence on business performance in Jordanian MSMEs in food processing sector – PLOS ONE
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📘 Impact of Islamic work ethics on employee voice behavior: mediating role of felt obligation – Cogent Psychology
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📘 Empowering sustainable supply chains performance through leadership, knowledge sharing & strategic management – Cogent Business & Management