Dr. A.R. Thomas is a distinguished academic, author, and international expert in marketing and global business, with a particular focus on neuromarketing, international market entry, logistics, energy markets, and globalisation. He is widely recognised for his extensive scholarly output and his ability to translate complex global market dynamics into actionable strategic insight.
Dr. Thomas currently serves as Associate Professor of Marketing and International Business at the University of Akron, College of Business Administration (AACSB-accredited), where he has been a faculty member since 2003 and was granted tenure in 2012. Since 2016, he has also been Visiting Professor at the International Business School The Hague, contributing to the school’s international academic profile and doctoral-level education.
Academic Appointments and Teaching
In addition to his role at the University of Akron and IBSH, Dr. Thomas holds several international academic appointments:
- Core PhD / DBA Faculty, International School of Management, Paris, France
Courses taught:- Global Supply Chain Security
- Current Issues in Marketing
- Customer Relationship Management
- PhD / DBA Faculty, University of Maryland University College (USA)
Course taught:- Marketing and Management Strategy in the Global Marketplace
- Graduate Faculty, Emanuel University of Oradea, Romania
MBA courses taught:- Strategic Marketing
- International Management
At the University of Akron, his teaching portfolio includes Strategic Marketing, Foreign Market Entry, Foreign Distance Analysis, and International Business Environments.
Research and Publications
Dr. Thomas is a prolific researcher and author with a global academic footprint. His research interests include:
- Neuromarketing
- International Business and Globalisation
- Logistics and Global Supply Chains
- Energy Markets (including Shale Energy)
- International Trade and Market Dynamics
He has authored and edited numerous books and peer-reviewed articles, including influential works on neuromarketing, the Panama Canal, global logistics, and international commerce. His research is widely cited, and he is frequently invited to speak at international conferences and professional forums as a leading authority in his field.
Education
- PhD in International Marketing,
The Bucharest University of Economic Studies (Academia de Studii Economice), Romania
Dissertation:
“Analysis of Global Sales and Distribution Strategies of U.S. Firms in Romania” - MA in International Political Economy,
University of Akron, USA - BA in Political Science and History,
University of Akron, USA
Contribution to IBSH
As a Visiting Professor at IBSH, Dr. Thomas brings deep expertise in global marketing, international strategy, and doctoral-level education. His involvement strengthens IBSH’s mission to deliver academically rigorous, globally oriented, and practice-informed business education, particularly at the MBA, DBA, and PhD levels.