My research philosophy
I am an empirical researcher who predominantly works with large panel datasets to uncover empirical insights. Over time, I have collected some exclusive large datasets for my research projects. Since I am interested in theories and implications of connectivity, I extensively employ social network analyses and related statistical techniques in my research.
However, I like to think of myself as an ideator and an aspiring theorist because, as Descartes said, the essence of being human is 'I think, therefore I am' *.
I am a phenomenon-driven researcher. Most of my research ideas have come from observing the world around me. I am a reflective and curious person by nature and passionate about research. Naturally, most of my own experiences and those of my friends make their way into my research investigation process.
My current research can be categorized into two broad streams: 1. investment networks and their implications for firm productivity, and 2. board networks and their implications for individual directors.
Accepted publications
Jha, S. & Awate, S. (2023). Offshore FDI, tax havens and productivity: A network analysis.
Global Strategy Journal. DOI: 10.1002/gsj.1466
Invited article in IFC Review courtesy Snehal Awate (affiliation: Indian Institute of Technology Bombay)
Jha, S., Awate, S., & Mudambi, R. (2024). A multilateral network perspective on inward FDI. [Dissertation Chapter 1]
Journal of International Business Studies. DOI: 10.1057/s41267-023-00650-x
Available at: https://rdcu.be/dE17J
Winner of the Best Research Methods Paper award at AIB-NE 2022.
Working Papers
Jha, S., Misangyi, V., Mudambi, R., & Awasthi, K., [Title redacted]
Finalist for the Best Paper Award in Emerging Economies Research at AIB 2023.
The data for this project was collected using grants from the Young Scholars' Interdisciplinary Forum at Temple University and the generous contribution of Prof. Arvind Parkhe (affiliation: Temple University).
Jha, S., with Awate, S., & Mudambi, R., Agglomeration versus competitive co-location [Dissertation Chapter 2]
Nominated for the SMS Best Ph.D. Paper Prize.
Jha, S., with Awate, S., & Mudambi, R., Impact of climate risk and network contingencies on FDI location decisions of MNEs. [Dissertation Chapter 3]
Winner of the Best Conference 'That's Novel' Paper award at AIB-NE 2023.
Winner of the Best Conference PhD Paper award at AIB-SE 2023.
Finalist for the Best Conference Paper award at AIB-SE 2023.
Winner of the Peter J. Buckley and Pervez N. Ghauri Prize for Best Early Career Researcher Paper at the 50th AIB-UKI 2024.
Best Paper Proceedings at the 84th Academy of Management 2024.
Finalist for the IM Division Best Paper Award in Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability at the 84th Academy of Management 2024.
Finalist for the UNCTAD-AIB Award for Research on Investment and Development at AIB 2024.
The data collection for my dissertation was funded by the Temple-CIBER grant. The primary goal of my dissertation is to show the local boundedness of network effects at different levels and the local effects of global network properties. More specifically, I show how different forms of firm embeddedness impact firm productivity and innovation performance differently.
Advanced manuscripts in progress
with Scalera, V., & Mudambi, R., Global disruptions, US-China decoupling, and GVC configuration: the paradox of connectivity.
Finalzing for submission.
Earlier work
Narayanan, C. M., Basak, A., Saha, A., & Jha, S. (2014). Studies on performance characteristics of diverging–converging fluidized bed biofilm reactor with special reference to lactic acid synthesis from molasses and cheese whey. International Review Chemical Engineering, 6, 142-52.
Ladu Kishore Swain: From School Headmaster To The Parliament (with Nawal Agrawal and Nymphea Noronha)
https://wakeindianow.com/2015/05/ladu-kishore-swain-from-school-headmaster-to-the-parliament.html
Note: Some titles have been abbreviated to preserve the anonymity of the manuscripts in the peer-review process.