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Research profile
I have so many ideas that may perhaps be of some use in time if others more penetrating than I go deeply into them some day and join the beauty of their minds to the labor of mine. G. W. Leibniz (1646–1716)
Life is too short to tolerate indecisions ©2012 by Romeo V. Turcan
Romeo’s research interests lie in: Creation and legitimation of new sectors and new organizations; Late-globalization, de-globalization, de-internationalization; Bubbles, collective behavior; High impact international entrepreneurship; and Cross-disciplinary theory building
Business experience
Prior to commencing his academic career Romeo worked in a range of posts involving public policy intervention in restructuring, rationalizing and modernizing business and public sectors such as power, oil, military high-tech, management consulting, ICT and higher education. He founded, started and as CEO led a branch of an international NGO.
He has been a member of various boards, including the board of Enterprise and Parliamentary Dialogue International, London, UK (2013-2019) and the board of the International Society of Markets and Development (2019-present). He is the Chairman of the Organization of Moldovans in Denmark.
Internationalization
- 2023-2024 Visiting Professor, Cembrdige University Sociology Department, UK
- 2022-2024 Adjunct Professor, Trinity Business School, Ireland
- 2022 EU Key Expert, Minstry of Education and Reserch, Republic of Moldova
- 2019- Visiting lecturer, KA1–Learning Mobility of individuals–Staff mobility, ERASMUS+
- 2014 Advisor, Yukon Government, Yukon, Canada
- 2009 Visiting lecturer, East China University of Science and Technology, China
Research programme
Romeo is the founder and coordinator of an inter-disciplinary, inter-sectoral, inter-technology and international collaborative research programme, Theory Building Research Programme (TBRP), www.tbrp.aau.dk.
Funding portfolio
Since the foundation of TBRP in 2012, Romeo has attracted, as main applicant, EU funding of over 7.4 million EUR, and acted as coordinator of 5 EU funded projects:
- “Legitimation of Newness and Its Impact on EU Agenda for Change”, Marie S. Curie project (2020-2023, main applicant and coordinator, www.lnetn.aau.dk)
- “International Entrepreneurship Network for PhD and PhD Supervisor Training”, Strategic Partnership (Erasmus+) project (2019-2022, main applicant and coordinator, www.ietn.aau.dk)
- "Extra staff mobility to contribute to the implementation and sustainability of PBLMD project", Learning Mobility of Individuals (Erasmsus+) project (2017-2018, main applicant and coordinator, www.pblmd.aau.dk/spillover-effects/extra-staff-mobility)
- "Introducing Problem Based Learning in Moldova: Toward Enhancing Students’ Competitiveness and Employability", ERASMUS+ Capacity Building national project (2015-2019, main applicant and coordinator, www.pblmd.aau.dk)
- “Enhancing University Autonomy in Moldova”, ERASMUS+ Capacity Building structural project (2012-2015, main applicant and coordinator, www.euniam.aau.dk)
Awards
2022: The Legislative Proposals developed by the EUniAM project I cooredinated were the foundation of a major reform approved by the Cabinet of Ministers to reorganize through merger (absorption) of most of institutions in the fields of higher education, research and innovation.
2022: PBLMD project I coordinated supports Moldova's efforts toward EU membership by being aknowledged in the Questionnaire of the European Commission as a benchmark for introducing innovative teaching methods in the Higher Education of Moldova.
2021: PBLMD project I coordinated was selected by EACEA among CBHE projects that were implemented during 2015-2020 to offer a training based on the achieved project results during the CBHE Virtual Fair to a worldwide audience
2017: 1st Degree Diploma – from the Government of the Republic of Moldova for “remarkable success achieved in professional area and active promotion of the image of the Republic of Moldova in the Kingdom of Denmark”
2017: Emerald Award for Excellence for Highly Commended paper with Norman M. Fraser “An Ethnographic Study of New Venture and New Sector Legitimation”
2014: Emerald Awards for Excellence for Highly Commended paper with Nikhilesh Dholakia “Bubbles: Towards a Typology”
2001: Scholarships from Department of Marketing (University of Strathclyde) and University of Strathclyde to pursue my PhD study
1999: Scholarship from Scottish Development International (Scotland) and travel grant from Soros Foundation (Moldova) to pursue my MSc study
Recent publications
Education
PhD in International Entrepreneurship (2006), Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
MSc in International Marketing (2000), Department of Marketing, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK
Diploma in Philology (1995), Department of Post-University Studies, Moldova State University, Chisinau, Moldova
Diploma in Mechanical Engineering (1992), Air Force Engineering Military Academy, Riga, Latvia
PhD Supervision
Carsten Wehrmann (General Manger International, Tchibo GmbH) "Exploring Internationalisation Effects on Firm Performance: Quantitative Empirical Study among German, Swiss and Austrian Listed Companies" (2019)
Matthias Zach (Head of NPD, Roche Diagnostics) "Exploring the Emergence of New Product Concepts under Uncertainty: A Case of Cross-Functional Teams in the In-Vitor Diagnostics Industry" (2020)
Demet Schaefler (CEO, Spital Heiden, Switzerland) "A study of Authentic Leadership in Organizations: A Case of Public Hospitals in Switzerland” (2022).
Jackson Kinyanjui (Halmstad University, Sweden) “Competing for Legitimation” (2024)
Olga Pojiltov (Aalborg University, Denmark) “Fluid Ethics and Legitimation of Newness” (2024)
Cristian Ziliberberg (Aalborg University, Denmark) “Analysis of Change Narratives and Diffusion” (2024)
Louis Lines (Aalborg University, Denmark) “Brexit, New Europe and Newness Chasm: Cross-Channel Conceptualization of Newness and Tradition” (2024)
Teaching profile
Teaching and supervision tasks
- 2022 Adjunct Professor, Trinity Business School, Ireland, teaching 'Theory Building' to PhD students
- 2021 Visiting lecturer, as part of KA1 – Learning Mobility of individuals – Staff mobility for teaching and training activities to various universities in the EU
- 2021 Lecturer, International Entrepreneurship module and Internationalization of Diverse Formsof Organizing elective
- 2018-2021 Guest lecturer, to NGO leaders and project managers from around the world as part of the EU funded workshops organized by InterCollege
- 2017-2020 Guest lecturer, workshop on PBL organized by AAU PBL in Engineering, Science and Sustainability under auspices of UNESCO
- 2016-2020 Guest lecturer, The Danish ScienceFestival
- Jan 2015 Guest lecturer, DRUID Academy
- May 2013 Lecturer, TBRP PhD course in 'Theory Building' at various EU universities
- 2010-2014 Lecturer, Business Policy and Firm Analysis module (Top-up BSc Bus Econ)
- Sep 2010 Lecturer, IB Theories/ IE modules (MScIB)
- Sep 2010 Lecturer, Entrepreneurship (BSc/MSc, IBC,MIKE, NVC, CIP)
- 2010-2013 Lecturer, Research methods (MSc IB)
- 2010-2011 Lecturer, Theory building, DOME PhD course: Innovation and Entrepreneurship Theory, Denmark
- Feb 2010 Supervisor, semester project, internship, and thesis supervision (BSc/MSc)
- 2009-2010 Visiting lecturer, East China University of Science and Technology; teaching entrepreneurship to MBA students
- 2007-2009 Visiting lecturer, Aalborg University; teaching International Business, International Market Research, Business Policy and Firm Analysis to BSc and MSc students
- 2004-2005 Tutor, Hunter Centre for Entrepreneurship, Strathclyde University; tutoring Internet Based Business Start-up, Introduction to Business Start-up, Starting High-RiskBusinesses to BSc and MBA students
- 2001-2003 Tutor, Marketing Department, Strathclyde University; tutoring International Marketing, International Marketing Management, Marketing in Small Businesses, Marketing Research, Principles of Marketing, Retail Marketing, and Sales Marketing to BSc students
Study/programme administration and management
- 2019 Coordinator, initiated, co-designed: International Entrepreneurship module and Internationalization of Diverse Forms of Organizing elective (MSc IB)
- 2018-2019 Semester coordinator (5th semester)
- 2015-2019 Semester coordinator (6th semester)
- 2015 Expert assessment committee chairman
- 2014-2019 Coordinator of PhD program at International Business Group
- 2012-2019 Coordinator of International Business Module (MSc in IBE)
- 2012-2013 Co-created, co-founded, and co-launched Journal of Business Models
- 2012-2013 Initiated, co-designed and co-founded New Venture Creation semester
- 2012 Initiated, designed, founded and coordinate Theory Building Research Programme
- 2012 Initiated, co-designed and coordinate TBRP PhD course in 'Theory Building'
- 2011-2017 Designed, implemented and coordinated Student-Company Fair, jointly implemented with Supporting Entrepreneurship at Aalborg
- 2010-2014 Designed, implemented and coordinated Business Policy and Firm Analysis module (Top-up BSc)
Formal pedagogical training
- PBL training: "Introducing Problem Based Learning in Moldova: Toward Enhancing Students’ Competitiveness and Employability", ERASMUS+ Capacity Building national project (2015-2019, main applicant and coordinator.
- Learning and training mobiliy: "Extra staff mobility to contribute to the implementation and sustainability of PBLMD project", Learning Mobility of Individuals (Erasmsus+) project (2017-2018, main applicant and coordinator.
Other qualifications
- Testimonials from doctoral reserachers who took part in the TBRP PhD course in 'Theory Building'
- Testimonials from BSc students and entrepreneurs who took part in the Student-Company Fair as part of BSc study programme
- Introducing and implementing entrepreneurship education in the Skipper School in Aalborg
Administrative profile
Department Council, AAU Business School
Professor Council, AAU Business School
EU Funding Task Force, Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities
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):
External positions
Visiting Professor, University of Cambridge
1 Mar 2023 → …
Adjunct Professor, Trinity Business School
1 Nov 2022 → …
Keywords
- Management and Organization
- Creation and legitimation of new sectors and new organizations
- Late globalization, de-globalization, de-internationalization
- Bubbles, collective behaviour
- High impact international entrepreneurship
- Cross-disciplinary theory building
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Collaborations from the last five years
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LNETN: Legitimation of Newness and Its Impact on EU Agenda for Change
Turcan, R. V., Ahokangas, P., Mackenzie, N., Andersson, S., Dholakia, N., Fraser, N., Castler, H., Korkiakoski, M., Korkiakoski, M., Yrjola, S., Mould, C., Lundum, H., Matikainen, J., Hamill, S., Jakobsen, B. K. & Szwebs, W.
Forsknings- og Innovationsstyrelsen
01/01/2020 → 31/12/2023
Project: Research
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TBRP PhD: PhD course: The process of theory building and theorizing in management research
Turcan, R. V., Ahokangas, P., Andersson, S. & Simonsen, M. K.
15/10/2012 → …
Project: Research
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TBRP: Theory Building Research Programme
Turcan, R. V., Fraser, N., Fast, M. & Simonsen, M. K.
14/09/2012 → …
Project: Research
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Region as incubator (© 2011 Romeo V. Turcan)
Turcan, R. V., Dahlgaard, M. & Lundholm-Stenkjær, K.
15/03/2011 → …
Project: Other
Research output
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De-internationalization and Re-internationalization of the Firm: Business Model Innovation for Growth and Survival
Sort, J. C., Taran, Y. & Turcan, R. V., Jun 2024, (In preparation) Palgrave Macmillan.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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The Art of Theory Building: Knowledge Creation in Management Research
Turcan, R., Fast, M., Lowe, A. & Dholakia, N., Jan 2024, (In preparation) Palgrave Macmillan.Research output: Book/Report › Book › Research › peer-review
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Authentic Leadership at the Edge of Chaos
Kinyanjui, J. & Turcan, R. V., Jul 2023, (Accepted/In press) The Emerald Handbook of Authentic Leadership. Turcan, R. V., Reilly, J. E., Jorgensen, K. M., Taran, Y. & Bujac, A. I. (eds.). Emerald Group PublishingResearch output: Contribution to book/anthology/report/conference proceeding › Book chapter › Research › peer-review
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Development, Implementation and Sustainability Report: PhD course in Authentic Leadership
Bujac, A. & Turcan, R. V., Apr 2023, IETN: TBRP. 131 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Commissioned › peer-review
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Development, Implementation and Sustainability Report: PhD Supervisor Training in Authentic Leadership
Bujac, A. & Turcan, R. V., Apr 2023, IETN: TBRP. 102 p.Research output: Book/Report › Report › Commissioned › peer-review
Open AccessFile16 Downloads (Pure)
Datasets
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Asset Bubbles: Additional Links
Dholakia, N. (Creator) & Turcan, R. V. (Creator), TBRP Perspectives, Mar 2016
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299506631_Asset_Bubbles_Additional_Links
Dataset
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Bubbles & Runaway Sentiments: Links
Dholakia, N. (Creator) & Turcan, R. V. (Creator), TBRP Perspectives, Mar 2016
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/299506643_Bubbles_Runaway_Sentiments_Links
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Prizes
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KA1 – Learning Mobility of Individuals – Staff mobility for teaching and training activities to UNIVERSITY OF OULU
Turcan, Romeo V. (Recipient), Feb 2022
Prize: Scholarships
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KA1 – Learning Mobility of Individuals – Staff mobility for teaching and training activities to TRINITY COLLEGE DUBLIN
Turcan, Romeo V. (Recipient), 4 Dec 2021
Prize: Scholarships
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KA1 – Learning Mobility of Individuals – Staff mobility for teaching and training activities to HALMSTAD UNIVERSITY
Turcan, Romeo V. (Recipient), 18 Nov 2021
Prize: Scholarships
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KA2 - Best results and inspiring practices presented at the CBHE Virtual Fair
Turcan, Romeo V. (Recipient), Oct 2021
Prize: Other prizes
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International Entrepreneurship Network for PhD and PhD Supervisor Training
Turcan, Romeo V. (Recipient), Jul 2019
Prize: Research, education and innovation prizes
Activities
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Developing and coordinating a research programme: The case of TBRP
Romeo V. Turcan (Participant)
9 Jun 2023Activity: Attending an event › Organisation or participation in workshops, courses, seminars, exhibitions or similar
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The search for meaning
Romeo V. Turcan (Lecturer)
4 Jun 2023Activity: Talks and presentations › Talks and presentations in private or public companies
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Press/Media
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Building capacity is never a one-way street
21/06/2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Press / Media
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European funded project brings modern teaching and learning methods to Moldova
17/03/2017
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
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A higher education restructuring project bewildered the academic environment in the Republic of Moldova
27/05/2016
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Press / Media
Impacts
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2013-06. Policy recommendations: Corroborating 'Legitimation typology'
Romeo V. Turcan (Participant) & Norman Fraser (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impact, Economic impact, Social impact
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2015-05. Legislative Proposals: Restructuring, Rationalizing, and Modernizing Higher Education Sector in the Republic of Moldova
Romeo V. Turcan (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impact, Economic impact, Social impact
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2019-10. Improving quality of Higher Education: Introducing new teaching and learning methods, Problem-Based Learning
Romeo V. Turcan (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impact, Economic impact
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2020-05. Policy brief: On issues and challenges of, and recommendations for the World Bank and Moldovan Government agreement
Romeo V. Turcan (Participant), Sergiu Lipcean (Participant) & John Reilly (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impact, Economic impact, Social impact
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2021-06. Policy recommendations: The Megaprojects at Aalborg University: A review and assessment
Romeo V. Turcan (Participant), Kitti Natália Imre (Participant), Amalie Christine Duus Nyraad (Participant), Lu Zhong (Participant) & Katrine Lohmann Bjerg (Participant)
Impact: Public policy impact, Social impact, Cultural impact
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