Shainima Islam

Shainima Islam

Position: Instructor

Department: Academic Affairs - Faculty of Business and Management

E-mail: s.islam@aupp.edu.kh

Biography

Dr. Shainima Islam is an Honorary Adjunct Faculty Member at Maryam Abacha American International University of Nigeria and a dynamic early-career academic whose expertise spans Human Resource Management, Organizational Psychology, and Leadership in virtual and crisis-driven contexts. She earned her Ph.D. in Business Management from Universitas Jenderal Soedirman (UNSOED), Indonesia, where her doctoral research introduced the construct of Professional Assiduousness, integrating transpersonal psychology and resilience theory to explain how professionals maintain commitment despite job stress. This pioneering work contributes to the emerging field of Professional Psychology and offers theoretical and managerial insights for developing resilient professionals in diverse organizational settings.

During her doctoral studies, Dr. Islam served as a Research Fellow at UNSOED, contributing to interdisciplinary projects in leadership, social identity, and sustainable human resource practices. Her role included conducting literature reviews, designing research instruments, facilitating data collection, and providing intensive thesis guidance to undergraduate and postgraduate students. She collaborated with academic teams across Indonesia, Bangladesh, Nigeria, and India, strengthening her ability to manage multi-country research and adapt methodologies to different cultural contexts.

Dr. Islam’s research portfolio includes work on green human resource management, diversity and inclusion in Generation Z workplaces, social identity development in virtual teams, and youth ventures in conflict-affected regions. She has contributed to academic conferences, published in peer-reviewed outlets, and is currently editing the book Social Identity in a Disrupted World: Theoretical Extensions and Practical Explorations. Her ongoing projects address pressing organizational and social challenges such as cultural barriers to sustainability, health literacy in underserved regions, and leadership roles in managing worker identity during crises.

Beyond academia, Dr. Islam is deeply committed to community service. She has worked on grassroots initiatives focusing on youth empowerment, skill development for women entrepreneurs, and community-led social projects in both Bangladesh and Indonesia. Her community engagement experience includes designing and delivering capacity-building workshops, coordinating volunteer teams, and liaising with local NGOs to implement sustainable development activities aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. This hands-on work has enriched her understanding of the intersection between academic research and real-world impact, reinforcing her belief that scholarship should drive meaningful social change.

Her teaching experience spans courses in business communication, digital business, human resource management, and organizational behavior. Known for her student-centered approach, she blends academic rigor with practical applications, integrating case studies, cross-cultural comparisons, and digital learning tools to prepare students for the complexities of the global workplace.

With a growing body of scholarly work, extensive cross-border collaborations, and a commitment to bridging theory and practice, Dr. Shainima Islam brings a distinctive blend of research expertise, teaching excellence, and social engagement to her academic endeavors.

She aspires to continue building an international academic career that advances knowledge, fosters inclusive organizational practices, and contributes to sustainable community development.