Priyam SARAF
Prof. Priyam SARAF
管理及商业策略
Assistant Professor

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Academic & Professional Qualification
  • Ph.D., Stanford University
  • M.P.A., Columbia University
  • B.Sc., Singapore Management University
Biography

Priyam completed her Ph.D. in Macro Organizational Behavior, with a Ph.D. Minor in Sociology, at Stanford University. Her research examines how cultural beliefs, social structures, and institutional environments shape firm practices, productivity, and economic development, with an emphasis on emerging-economy contexts. Prior to the University of Hong Kong, she spent over a decade in global public policy and strategy, including roles as Senior Economist and Young Professional at the World Bank, and worked at Bain & Company and the Monetary Authority of Singapore.

Priyam also holds a Master of Public Administration in Economic and Political Development from Columbia University, and dual Bachelor of Science in Economics and Information Systems Management from Singapore Management University.

Teaching
  • Principles of Management (HKU)
  • Global Value Chains (World Bank)
Research Interest
  • Strategic Management
  • Economic Sociology
  • Emerging Economies
  • Development
Awards and Honours
  • Best International Paper, Organization and Management Theory Section of the Academy of Management, 2024
  • Runner-Up Carolyn B. Dexter Award, Academy of Management, 2024
  • Honorable Mention, Best Student Paper Award, Sociology of Development Section of American Sociological Association 2024
  • Honorable Mention, Best Student Paper, Science, Knowledge, & Technology Section of American Sociological Association, 2024
  • World Bank Equitable Growth, Finance, and Institutions Award for Research Excellence, 2016
  • Stanford University King Center for Global Development Research Grant, 2022
  • World Bank Development Economics Research Group Experimental Pilot Grant, 2018
  • International Finance Corporation-World Bank Small Medium Enterprise Innovation Launchpad, 2017
Service to the University/ Community

Priyam has served as an ad-hoc reviewer for Organization Science, Sociology Compass and the Academy of Management.

Job Opportunity

Research Assistant (Remote or On-Site)

I am seeking motivated Research Assistants to work with me on various research projects involving fieldwork and data analysis of firms in Asia. Projects span topics in Strategy, Emerging Economies, Economic Sociology and Organizational Economics. Strong English proficiency is essential, and, for some projects, spoken Chinese is a plus. Tasks will be matched to the current skill set and, ideally, students keen on improving research skills or undergrads/masters aiming to pursue a doctoral degree are especially encouraged to apply. If you are interested, please send your latest CV to my email.