Ebusiness @ Newcastle

Dr Savvas Papagiannidis

Savvas is a graduate of Newcastle University's Physics Department, where he studied for a BSc Honours and a PhD in Theoretical Physics. He has also completed a second Doctorate in Business Administration (DBA), a MEd Practitioner Enquiry, and a PG Certificate in Academic Practice.

He is currently a Lecturer in Management in the Newcastle University Business School and the Degree Programme Director for the MSc in Ebusiness and Information Systems. He has published many journal articles and book chapters and has also presented his work in a number of international conferences. His research interests mainly evolve around electronic business and its various sub-domains and high tech entrepreneurship. He is a Member of the British Academy of Management, a Member of the Institute of Physics and a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy. He has also been a member of various departmental and University committees, including the Union Council. Savvas is the production editor of the International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management (IJBSAM) (www.business-and-management.org) and also member of the Editorial Review Board of the International Journal of Ebusiness Research (IJEBRR) and the International Journal of Online Marketing (IJOM).

He has started and worked for a number of e-business ventures. In April 2004 he won the ‘Overall Viability Business Award’ and was a runner up in the ‘Science and Technology’ category in the Enterprise Challenge Awards organised by the University of Newcastle upon Tyne. Also, in October 2004, one of the projects he was a leading programmer for was a finalist at the 2004 eCommerce Awards, organised by the DTI.

Email:

Address:

Business School,
Room 14, Armstrong Building,
University of Newcastle upon Tyne,
Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 7RU

Web Sites

  • Joe Peterson
    Second Life / Metaverses Blog
  • International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management -
    The mission of the International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management is to disseminate academic knowledge across the business and management scientific realms and to provide applied research knowledge to the appropriate stakeholders.
  • Analyser! Software
    Develop a management information system to facilitate institutional assessment strategies.
  • SkillsBrokerage.net
    The skills brokerage business model is a business model developed by Savvas. The model that appeared in European Management Journal, aims to facilitate business start-ups and enhance their chance of survival in the context of the networked economy. Although the original focus was on electronic businesses, the model can be applied to a wide range of businesses that could benefit from skills, resources and access to networks.

Administrative Roles

  • Degree Programme Director of the MSc in Ebusiness and Information Systems
  • Admissions selector for MSc in Ebusiness and Information Systems
  • Exams convenor for EBIS, ICE, OML, OMLA
  • Member of the IT Committee

Teaching (Teaching of Philosophy Statement):

  • E-business (UG)
  • E-business (PG)
  • Advanced Seminars (PG)
  • Consultancy projects (PG)
  • Supervisor of UG/PG dissertations

Research interests

  • E-business
  • E-commerce
  • E-marketing
  • E-learning
  • Virtual worlds / metaverses
  • Internet and other emerging technologies
  • Internet-related entrepreneurship

Publications

Electronic version of the papers below may be available in Newcastle University's ePrint service.

Academic & Practioner Journal Articles

  1. Li, F., S. Papagiannidis, and M. Bourlakis, Living in 'Multiple Spaces': Extending our socio-economic environment through virtual worlds. Environment & Planning D: Society and Space, 28 (3), 425-446.
  2. Papagiannidis, S. and Bourlakis, M. (2010) 'Staging the new retail drama: At a metaverse near you!', Journal of Virtual Worlds Research, 5, (2), pp. 3-17.
  3. Papagiannidis, S., Li, F., Etzkowitz, H., & Clouser, M. (2009). Entrepreneurial Networks: A Triple Helix Approach for Brokering Human and Social Capital. Journal of International Entrepreneurship, 7, 215-235.
  4. Coursaris, C. and S. Papagiannidis, Online political marketing in Greece: An evaluation of the 2007 national elections and two case studies. Computers in Human Behavior, 25, 853-861.
  5. Bourlakis, M., Papagiannidis, S., & Li, F. (2009). Retail spatial evolution: Paving the way from traditional to metaverse retailing. Electronic Commerce Research, 9 (1), 135-148.
  6. Theodoulou, T., & Papagiannidis, S. (2009). Still watching other people’s programmes? The case of Current TV. International Journal of E-Business Research, 5(4), 55-67.
  7. Papagiannidis, S. (2008). From 2D to 3D: Making the transition from web to metaverse retailing. Cutter IT Journal, 21(9), 14-18.
  8. Papagiannidis, S., Bourlakis, M. A., & Li, F. (2008). Making Real Money in Virtual Worlds: MMORPGs and Emerging Business Opportunities, Challenges and Ethical Implications in Metaverses. Technological Forecasting and Social Change, 75, 610-622.
  9. Bourlakis, M., Papagiannidis, S., & Fox, H. (2008). E-Consumer Behaviour: Past, Present and Future Trajectories of an Evolving Retail Revolution. International Journal of E-Business Research 4(3).
  10. Papagiannidis, S. (2008). Is it really possible to think strategically about assessment? International Journal of Management Education, 6(3), 5-12.
  11. Martin, K., Papagiannidis, S., Li, F., Bourlakis, M., Cook, S., & Hansell, A. (2008). Early challenges of implementing an e-commerce system in a medical supply company: A case experience from a knowledge transfer partnership (KTP). International Journal of Information Management, 28(1), 68–75. (Also available here)
  12. Woerndl, M., S. Papagiannidis, Bourlakis, M.A. & Li, F. (2008). Internet-induced marketing techniques: Critical factors of viral marketing. International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management 3(1): 33-45.
  13. Papagiannidis, S., Bourlakis, M.A. & Li, F. (2008). Fulfilling the e-supply chain of digital print. International Journal of Information Technology and Management. 7 (1), 98–112
  14. Barlow, A., Duncan, P., Li, F., & Papagiannidis, S. (2007). New Frontiers in e-Business and e-Government: Emerging opportunities and Challenges. International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management, 2(1), 3-8
  15. Papagiannidis, S., & Berry, J. (2007). What has been learned from emergent music business models? International Journal of E-Business Research, 3 (3), 25-42.
  16. Papagiannidis, S. (2006). So, you think you are not an entrepreneur? Management Online Review, October 2006.
  17. Papagiannidis, S., Berry, J., & Li, F. (2006). Well beyond streaming video: IP6 and the next generation television. Technological forecasting and social change, 73 (5), 510-523 (Also available here)
  18. Papagiannidis, S., & Li, F. (2005). Skills Brokerage : A New Model for Business Start-ups in the Networked Economy. European Management Journal, 23(4), 471–482. (Also available here)
  19. Papagiannidis, S., & Bex, A. (2005) Challenging best practices in (e)business development. WSEAS Transactions in Information Science & Applications. 2(10), 1715-1722.
  20. Papagiannidis, S., Berry, J. , & Petchey T. (2005) The Long and Winding Road? Ebusiness models for small independent record labels. WSEAS Transactions in Information Science & Applications. 2(10), 1723-1730.
  21. Papagiannidis, S., & Li, F. (2005). Management and delivery of digital print via the web: A case study of Gaia Fulfilment. International Journal of Cases of Electronic Commerce, 1(1), 1-18.
  22. Goss, J., Briddon, P., Papagiannidis, S., & Jones, R.(2004). Interstitial nitrogen and its complexes in diamond. Physical Review B, 70, 235208. (Also available here)

Book Chapters

  1. Papagiannidis, S., Berry, J., & Theodoulou, T. (Forthcoming). A tale of e-business models: from the music to the television industry. In I. Lee (Ed.), Advances in E-Business Research Series (E-Business Models, Services and Communications) Hershey, PA: IGI Global.
  2. Berry, J., & Papagiannidis, S. (2008). Live music and performances in a virtual world. In M. Pagani (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Multimedia Technology and Networking (2nd ed., Vol. Forthcoming, pp. 849-853). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference.
  3. Bourlakis, M., Papagiannidis, S., & Fox, H. (2008). Trusting the Avatar: An examination of trust and risk factors in electronic and virtual retailing. In T. Kautonen & H. Karjaluoto (Eds.), Trust and New Technologies (pp. 40-55). Cheltenham: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  4. Papagiannidis, S., & Bourlakis, M. A. (2008). Advertising in the networked environment: Implications for fair use, media convergence and consumer privacy. In M. Quigley (Ed.), Encyclopedia of Information Ethics and Security (pp. 15-22). Hershey, PA: Idea Group Reference.
  5. Papagiannidis, S., Carr, J., & Li, F. (2006). M-Commerce in the UK. In N. Dholakia, M. Rask & R. Dholakia (Eds.), M-commerce in North America, Europe and Asia-Pacific (pp. 220-239). Hershey PA: Idea Book Publishing.
  6. Papagiannidis, S., & Li, F. (2006). Netservey: mixed-mode surveys without the practicalities. In R.A. Reynolds, R. Woods, and J.D. Baker (Eds.), Handbook of Research on Electronic Surveys and Measurements (pp. 222-229). Idea Group Reference: Hershey PA.
  7. Papagiannidis, S., Berry, J., & Li, F. (2005). Internet Protocol version 6, an assessment and analysis of its potential effects. In S. Marshall, W. Taylor & Y. Xinghuo (Eds.), Encyclopedia of developing regional communities with information and communication technology (pp. 564-568). Idea Group Reference: Hershey PA.

Editorialships

  1. Currently organising special issue for International Journal of E-Business Research for 2010.
  2. Papagiannidis, S., M. Bourlakis, and F. Li, (2009) Editorial: I have an avatar therefore I exist Electronic Commerce Research, . 9(1): p. 1-2.
  3. Li, F., Papagiannidis, S., Barlow, A., & Duncan, P. (2007). Editorial: New Frontiers in e-Business and e-Government International Journal of Business Science and Applied Management, 2(1), 1-2.

Conferences

  1. Papagiannidis, S., C. Coursaris, and M. Bourlakis (2010). Do web sites affect voting decisions? Exploring the findings from two general elections in Greece. Paper presented at the British Academy of Management 2010 Conference, Sheffield, UK.
  2. King, A., Stahl, F. and Papagiannidis, S. (2010). Using the Internet Archive for measuring web site change: A methodology. Paper presented at Annual London Business Research Conference. London, UK, 12-14 July.
  3. Kraus, S., S. Papagiannidis, Fink, M. (2009). Publikationspraferenzen und -leistungen deutschsprachiger Entrepreneurship-Forscher - Eine vorlaufige Analyse anhand des VHB Jourqual 2008-Rankings (Publication Preferences and Performance of German-speaking Entrepreneurship Researchers - A Preliminary Analysis on the Basis of the VHB Jourqual 2008 Ranking). 13th Annual Interdisciplinary Entrepreneurship Conference. Leipzig/Germany.
  4. Papagiannidis, S., & Appleby, S. (2009). An evaluation of online video services. Paper presented at the British Academy of Management 2009 Conference.
  5. Papagiannidis, S., & Bourlakis, M. (2009). Experiencing metaverse retailing: A glimpse of the future? Paper presented at the IABE-2009 Greece Summer Conference.
  6. Papagiannidis, S., & Coursaris, C. (2008). An examination of candidate Web sites as a political campaigning tool in the 2007 Greek national elections. Paper presented at the British Academy of Management 2008 Conference, Harrogate.
  7. Li, F., Papagiannidis, S., & Bourlakis, M. (2008). Living in ‘Multiple Spaces’: MMORPGS and their Business Implications. In Academy of Management Conference: Anaheim, California.
  8. Bourlakis, M. and S. Papagiannidis, Examining the intertwined spatial relationships in food retailing: The case of Second Life, in 2nd International European Forum on System Dynamics 2008: Innsbruck-Igls, Austria.
  9. Papagiannidis, S., Bourlakis, M. A., & Vafopoulos M. (2007). Banking in Second Life: Marketing Opportunities and Repercussions. Paper presented at the 1st Biannual International Conference: Strategic Developments in Services Marketing, Chios.
  10. Papagiannidis, S., Bourlakis, M. A., & Li, F. (2007). From E-retailing to Meta-retailing: Evolution or Revolution? Paper presented at the British Academy of Management Conference, Warwick.
  11. Papagiannidis, S., & Bourlakis, M. A. (2007). The Consumer Ethics of the Virtual Environment: An Aetiology Paper presented at the 2007 IRMA International Conference, Vancouver.
  12. Berry, J., Papagiannidis, S. (2006) Technology: promise or threat? The digitisation of the music industry supply chain. Paper presented at the Logistics Research Network 2006, Newcastle upon Tyne.
  13. Martin, K., Papagiannidis, S., & Li, F. (2006). The challenges and opportunities of implementing an e-supply chain system: The case of Peacocks Medical Group Limited. Paper presented at the Logistics Research Network 2006, Newcastle upon Tyne.
  14. Papagiannidis, S. & Bex. A. (2005). Entrepreneurial E-Business Development: Mercenary Risk Theory. Paper presented at the 5th WSEAS International Conference on Distant Learning and Web Engineering 2005, Corfu.
  15. Petchey, T., & Papagiannidis, S. (2005). The impact of the Internet on small independent record labels: an exploratory study. Paper presented at the 5th WSEAS International Conference on Distant Learning and Web Engineering 2005, Corfu.
  16. Papagiannidis, S., Berry, J., & Li, F. (2004). Possible impact and implications of Internet Protocol 6 on Television Broadcasts. Developmental Paper presented at the ISBA 2004, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Workshops / Presentations

  1. UK Research Councils Business Plan Competition Workshop, Edinburgh (March, 2006)
  2. UKGrad Poster Competition, Leeds. Poster: The skills brokerage business model. (May, 2005)
  3. Presentation at AIMPRO ‘03 Meeting, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK (December, 2002)
  4. Presentation at AIMPRO ‘02 Meeting, Sussex, UK (February, 2002)
  5. Presentation at AIMPRO ‘01 Meeting, Exeter, UK ( January, 2001)
  6. EPCC Java for High Performance Calculations Workshop, Edinburgh, UK (November, 2000)
  7. EPCC Object Oriented Programming Workshop, Edinburgh, UK (October, 2000)
  8. AIMPRO '99 Meeting, Exeter , UK (November, 1999)

Funding

1. University of Newcastle REF Fund & Business School

  • Project: Studying 3D product authenticity
  • Status and duration: In Progress – 09/2010 – 08/2011
  • Funding: £3,000

2. University Teaching and Innovation Fund Award

  • Project: Delivery of online taster courses
  • Status and duration: In Progress - 04/2010 – 02/2011
  • Funding: £4,500

3. Newcastle University Business Voucher Scheme

  • Project: To improve the online presence and services of a local SME.
  • Status and duration: Completed -12/2009-01/2010
  • Funding: £4,000

4. University Teaching and Innovation Fund Award

  • Project: Delivery of online taster courses
  • Duration: 04/2009 – 10/2009
  • Funding: £5,000

5. British Telecoms Research Fellowship

  • Duration: 11/2008-02/2009
  • Topic: Online video services

6. Developing and Implementing an E-Business System in Peacocks Medical Group

  • 2005-2007. Total project funding £99,044 (with Prof. Feng Li)
  • Project jointly funded by the DTI, ESRC and Peacocks Medical Group under the Knowledge Transfer Programme (KTP). To map and re-engineer the company's key business processes and put in place the supporting IT and e-business systems in order to improve competitiveness and customer services and reduce costs and lead-time.

7. Development and Implementation of the Online Resource Portal for British Academy of Management (BAM)

  • 2006. Total funding £15,000 + VAT (£17,625) (with Prof. Feng Li)
  • Working with BAM Council and BAM Executive to specify, design, develop and implement an online resource portal for the British Academy of Management.

8. HASS Faculty Teaching Fellowship

  • 2006-2007. Total funding £12,000
  • Develop a management information system to facilitate institutional assessment strategies.
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