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Dr. Mariza Tsakalerou leads the Engineering Management Programs at SEDS with a blend of academic rigor and industry relevance. Her role in shaping the curriculum and guiding research initiatives is informed by her scholarly pursuits, recognized by the Asian Universities Alliance in 2019-2020. Her academic journey culminated in a PhD from Democritus University of Thrace in 2015, with a thesis that now fuels her active role in innovation research, particularly focusing on the challenges and development of SMEs.
Dr. Tsakalerou's research is marked by a global perspective, sourcing data both locally and internationally to inform her work. Her insightful analysis of innovation models extends across diverse regions, including Kazakhstan, where she explores the cultural, gender, and diversity aspects influencing innovation. Her collaborative projects with industry leaders like Air Astana and Semarco demonstrate her ability to translate research into real-world solutions, particularly in aviation maintenance and offshore construction impact assessment.
Dr. Tsakalerou's teaching portfolio for the Master of Engineering Management (MEM) program encompasses a breadth of subjects, including team leadership, product development, and the impact of globalization and digital transformation on engineering.
Her career path has been global, with significant roles across continents, from Europe to Asia, manifesting her commitment to cross-cultural academic and entrepreneurial synergy. She has held research and academic positions at prestigious institutions such as Hong Kong Polytechnic University, George Washington University, the National University of Singapore and Wenzhou-Kean University in China.
Her influence extends beyond academia, having served as a Ministerial Advisor on e-governance and open administration and now contributing to Vertitech's executive board, a company at the forefront of educational management systems.
Dr. Tsakalerou's participation in international forums, including the OECD Idea Factory and contributions to the Asia-Europe Foundation's Education Hub, underlines her active engagement in shaping global innovation policies.
Her advocacy for gender balance in engineering is recognized by BlueSky Thinking, confirming her role as a pioneer in challenging industry stereotypes and leading by example.
Research interests
Barriers to innovation, Patent Protection, Innovation Networks, Product Development and Diversity
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Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Investigating the Innovation Capability of SMEs in Kazakhstan: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Future-Proofing
1/1/24 → 12/31/26
Project: FDCRGP
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Investigating the Gender Gap in Science, Engineering and Technology in Kazakhstan: Causes and Interventions
Tsakalerou, M., Kataeva, Z. & Perveen, A.
1/1/21 → 12/31/23
Project: FDCRGP
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Forecasting Air Astana’s spare parts and their inventory management
Tsakalerou, M., Babai , M., Tsadiras , A., O'Kelly, M. E. J. & Turgunbayev, Y.
1/1/18 → 8/30/21
Project: FDCRGP
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From Singapore to Kazakhstan: Regionalization Strategies and Metrics for Navigating Digital Transformation
Tsakalerou, M., 2025.Research output: Contribution to conference › Paper › peer-review
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A Framework for Designing Gender Inclusive Mobile Learning Experiences
Lukhmanov, Y., Perveen, A. & Tsakalerou, M., 2024, Smart Mobile Communication and Artificial Intelligence - Proceedings of the 15th IMCL Conference – Volume 1. Auer, M. E. & Tsiatsos, T. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 140-148 9 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 936 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Cross-sector Analysis of Strategic Innovation Frameworks and Emergent Strategies in a Growing Regional Power
Tsakalerou, M., 2024, Cross-sector Analysis of Strategic Innovation Frameworks and Emergent Strategies in a Growing Regional Power. IEEEResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Enhanced Web Platform for Optimizing Medical Fundraising for a Charitable Fund
Issin, N., Salamat, A., Aidarkhan, A. & Tsakalerou, M., 2024, Smart Mobile Communication and Artificial Intelligence - Proceedings of the 15th IMCL Conference – Volume 2. Auer, M. E. & Tsiatsos, T. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 215-225 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 937 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution
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Impact of Innovation-Enabling Technologies on Business Performance: An Empirical Study
Lukhmanov, Y. & Tsakalerou, M., 2024, Smart Mobile Communication and Artificial Intelligence - Proceedings of the 15th IMCL Conference – Volume 1. Auer, M. E. & Tsiatsos, T. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, p. 197-207 11 p. (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems; vol. 936 LNNS).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution