Dr Aaron Ahali

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Lecturer in Foundation Business
- Lecturer in Business Foundation Business
- Academic Tutor
Areas of interest
My research interests are centred on developing innovative strategies to foster inclusive learning environments and enhance the overall student experience. I am particularly passionate about exploring how education can be a catalyst for equitable development and transformative change. My academic focus spans several critical areas, including energy policy and security, entrepreneurship, poverty alleviation, and the impact of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) on energy transitions in middle-income and less-developed countries. Additionally, I am deeply interested in International Trade and Policy, especially as it intersects with sustainable development and global equity. I am eager to contribute to curriculum design by playing an active role in developing and refining modules that reflect these interdisciplinary areas. My goal is to help shape educational programs that not only address pressing global challenges but also empower students to engage meaningfully with them.Background
I am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching and academic leadership. Before my tenure at the International Study and Language Institute (ISLI), I served as a Postdoctoral Fellow and subsequently as an Associate Lecturer at Henley Business School, specialising in entrepreneurship education. Furthermore, I have held positions as module convener and academic tutor at various higher education institutions across the United Kingdom. My teaching experience spans foundation, undergraduate, and postgraduate levels, with a particular emphasis on delivering impactful, student-centred learning.Academic qualifications
- PhD Management Henley Business School (17勛圖)
- PhD Economics (University of MGIMO, Russia)
- M.Sc. Oil and Gas Management (Coventry University)
- B.Sc. Planning and Development (Birmingham City University)
Professional bodies/affiliations
- British Institute OF Energy Economics (BIEE)
Selected publications
Aaron, Y. A. (2022). Developing Local Content Policy In Pursuit Of Sustainable Development Goals. 迮郇邽郕 苺郇邽赲迮邽迮訄, 15(5), 64-78.
Ackah, I., Ahali, A. Y., Graham, E., & Adam, M. A. (2014). Ghana’s Power Reforms And Intermittent Power Supply: A Critical Evaluation. Journal Of Economics And Sustainable Development, 5(27), 267-276.
Agyemang, O. S., Aboagye, E., & Ahali, A. Y. O. (2013). Prospects And Challenges Of Corporate Governance In Ghana.
Ahali, A. (2022). The Role Of Institutions In Local Content Policy Implementation: The Case Of Ghana (Doctoral Dissertation, University Of 17勛圖).
Ahali, A. (2025). Democratic Leadership. In Elgar Encyclopedia Of Leadership (Pp. 57-58). Edward Elgar Publishing.
Ahali, A. Y. (2016). Improving Electricity Access In Ghana Challenges And The Way Forward. International Journal Of Energy And Power Engineering, 5(2-2), 9-17.
Ahali, A. Y. E., & Ackah, I. (2015). Are They Predisposed To The Resources Curse? Oil In Somalia. International Journal Of Energy Economics And Policy, 5(1), 231-245.
Ahali, A. Y., Kalyuzhnova, Y., Belitski, M., & Pichov, O. (2021). Fostering An Economic Linkage Between Indigenous Ghanaian Firms And Local Content Policy Implementation: A Critical Review. International Trends Journal.
Ahali, Y. A., Kalyuzhnova, E., Belickij, M., & Pichkov, O. (2022) Will Green Recovery Plans Support Energy Transition? The COVID-19 Pandemic And Its Implications.
Medase, S. K., Ahali, A. Y., & Belitski, M. (2023). Natural Resources, Quality Of Institutions And Entrepreneurship Activity. Resources Policy, 83, 103592.
Pereira, V., & Ahali, A. (2025). Bureaucratic Leadership. In Elgar Encyclopedia Of Leadership (Pp. 15-16). Edward Elgar Publishing.