College of Business, Law and Social Sciences staff

Sa'ad Ali
Dr Sa'ad Ali
Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Management

Dr Sa'ad Ali is a Senior Lecturer in Leadership and Management within the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences at the University of Derby.

THOMAS ADEYEMI
Thomas Adeyemi
Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance

Thomas Adeyemi is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance with extensive industry experience across diverse sectors.

Dr Hamed Nayernia
Early Career Academic, Business Economic and Social Policy

Dr Hamed Nayernia explores and researches the implementation and adoption of innovative technology within the manufacturing and service sectors. Currently, his work involves collaboration with industry and data collection on Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0.

Ruth Dawson
Solicitor and Senior Lecturer in Law

Ruth joined the University of Derby in September 2023 as a Solicitor and Senior Lecturer in Law. She qualified as a solicitor in January 2010 and has worked both in private practice and in-house, as well as for a not-for-profit law firm at another university. 

Taye wearing a red jacket over her shoulders, standing, smiling.
Taye Martha Shalewa Adekanbi
Postgraduate Research Student

Taye is a postgraduate research student within the College of Business, Law and Social Science. 

Dr Tola Adesina
Associate Provost (Global Engagement)

Dr Tola Adesina is College Head of Internationalisation, who is responsible for the strategic oversight, direction and leadership of the internationalisation agenda at the College of Business, Law and Social Sciences. 

Portrait of Professor Alessio D'Angelo
Professor Alessio D'Angelo
Professor of Public and Social Policy

Alessio is Professor of Social Policy within the School of Law and Social Sciences at the University of Derby. He also co-directs the Centre for Criminology and Social Policy Research.

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Dr Nauman Moazam Ali
Senior Lecturer in Business and Management

Senior Lecturer for Business and Management, Nauman Moazam Ali, is a senior business analyst and has vast experience as an academic professional, working with different Higher education institutes in UK and overseas.

Dr Chinthaka Aluthgama Baduge
Dr Chinthaka Jayananda Aluthgama-Baduge
Senior Lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship Programme Leader - BA (Hons) Business Management Year 2

As a Lecturer in Enterprise and Entrepreneurship, Dr Chinthaka Aluthgama-Baduge teaches on Derby Business School's business, enterprise and entrepreneurship modules at both undergraduate and postgraduate level, alongside conducting research and other knowledge exchange activities.

Dr Obiajunwa Ama
Senior Lecturer in Law