Ahlers Welcomes Scholars From All Over the Globe
The Ahlers Center is proud to host international scholars to visit USD to facilitate collaborative global research activity and will support inviting researchers to visit USD to facilitate collaborative global research activity.
All About Inviting Scholars
Consideration will be given to invitations that aim to conduct global business research and publish in high-impact journals. It is expected that visiting scholars will also participate in research seminars, lectures, or other activities that would provide knowledge and insight on topics of interest to Knauss School faculty. Visiting scholars are expected to possess a terminal degree in their field or to be pursuing the degree.
Visiting scholars are expected to be financially supported by their home institution with minimal monetary or other requirements from the Knauss School of Business.
Ahlers International Research Speakers
- Markus Fitza, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, Frankfurt School of Finance & Management, "Play It Again, Sam? Performance Persistence of Leaders Across Firms and Fields", October 16, 2025.
- Aleksandr Michuda, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Swarthmore College, "Temperature Shocks and Health System Resilience: Evidence from the Supply Chain in Ghana", December 4, 2025.
- Francesca Sotgiu, Professor of Marketing, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, "From washing to hushing: sustainability strategies on social media", February 5, 2026.
International Visiting Researchers
- Nicole Taylor - Toronto Metropolitan University, Ted Rogers School of Management, February - August 2026.