Dr Tausif Bordoloi

Tausif Bordoloi is Lecturer in Innovation and Entrepreneurship at the University of Exeter Business School (UEBS). He is the Co-Programme Director of MSc Entrepreneurship and Innovation Management. Tausif also leads and teaches on the postgraduate (masters) module BEMM178 Innovation Management. Previously, he developed, launched and led the postgraduate module BEMM263 Innovation and Technology Policy as well as led the undergraduate module BEM3059 Circular Economy Business and Enterprise. As module leader, he has consistently achieved excellent student satisfaction ratings, including scores of 4.85 out of 5 in BEMM178 Innovation Management.

In the classroom, Tausif values fostering curiosity by linking academic research to applied experiences. Tausif was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award in Innovation, Technology and Entrepreneurship in 2023-24 in recognition of his innovative, impact-driven teaching. He believes that learning about innovation in the 21st century is one of the greatest challenges students can undertake as it demands an appreciation of diverse perspectives, including economics, ethics, psychology and geopolitics. 

Tausif's research is interdisciplinary. The underlying theme of his research interests is a quest to gain a deeper understanding of advanced technologies such as semiconductors and artificial intelligence through strategy, policy and geopolitical perspectives. His ongoing projects explore why and how firms and nations gain and sustain 'technological sovereignty'. Tausif's lead-authored academic research has been published in Technological Forecasting and Social Change and Science and Public Policy as well as practitioner research in OECD Policy Papers. 

Prior to academia, Tausif held strategy, innovation and finance roles in biotechnology and automotive multinationals in Asia and Europe. He was a Chevening Scholar during his MBA at the University of Exeter Business School (2015-16 - graduated with distinction).