Dr Stephen Thomas Homer

Dr Stephen Thomas Homer

  • Director - Yunus Social Business Centre
  • Senior Lecturer
Department of Management

Biography

Dr. Stephen T. Homer, a seasoned academic at Sunway University, specializes in business management, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and sustainable development. Since 2017, he has progressed from a PhD Studentship Student to a Senior Lecturer, delivering courses such as Corporate Social Responsibility, Business Ethics, and Principles of Management with acclaim from students. Dr. Homer directs the Yunus Social Business Centre, driving entrepreneurship and responsible management education. In this role, he oversees daily operations, devises strategic plans, and fosters partnerships with external stakeholders. His dedication to academia and leadership in CSR and sustainable business underscore his significant contributions to the field.

Academic & Professional Qualifications

  • Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching. Open University Malaysia, 2022
  • Doctor of Philosophy in Business. Thesis title: Perceived Corporate Citizenship: A Scale Development and Validation Study. Sunway University, Malaysia, 2020
  • Master of Science in Management with Project Management. Bournemouth University, UK, 2016
  • Bachelor of Engineering with Honours in Electronics. Bournemouth University, UK, 2010

Research Interests

  • Sustainability
  • Corporate Social Responsibility
  • Stakeholder Perceptions
  • Group Concept Mapping Methodology

Teaching Areas

  • Business Ethics & Social Responsibility

Courses Taught

  • Business Ethics & Social Responsibility
  • Inventory Management
  • Principles & Practice of Management

Notable Publications

  1. Homer, S. T., Berezina, E., Chaouche, S. S., & Gill, C. M. H. D. (2024). Co-designing urban transport solutions with Southeast Asian young adults. Transportation Planning and Technology, 47(2), 147-169.
  2. Bolt, E. E. T., & Homer, S. T. (2024). Employee corporate social responsibility and well-being: the role of work, family and culture spillover. Employee Relations: The International Journal.
  3. Homer, S. T., & Lim, W. M. (2024). Theory development in a globalized world: Bridging “doing as the romans do” with “understanding why the romans do it”. Global Business and Organizational Excellence, 43(3), 127-138.
  4. Homer, S. T. & Kanagasapapathy, G. D. (2023) Gen Z perceptions of sustainable tourism: A scale development study. Tourism Recreation Research. https://doi.org/10.1080/02508281.2023.2185734
  5. Homer, S. T. (2022) British Gen Z perceptions of sustainable fisheries: developing a measurement instrument. Quality & Quantity. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-022-01579-3
  6. Homer, S. T. (2022) Perceptions of smart sustainable cities: a scale development study. Quality & Quantity. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-022-01507-5
  7. Homer, S. T. (2022) A case-study approach to mapping Corporate Citizenship. Business and Society Review. https://doi.org/10.1111/basr.12280
  8. Homer, S. T. & Gill, C. M. H. D. (2022) How Corporate Social Responsibility Is Described in Keywords: An Analysis of 144 CSR Definitions Across Seven Decades. Global Business Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/09721509221101141
  9. Homer, S. T., Yee, K. V., & Khor, K.S. (2022) Developing a measurement instrument for perceived Corporate citizenship using multi-stakeholder, multi-industry and cross-country validations. Quality & Quantity. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-022-01361-5
  10. Homer, S. T. (2021) Perceived corporate citizenship: a scale development and validation study adopting a bottom-up approach. Quality & Quantity. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11135-021-01184-w
  11. Homer, S. T., & Khor, K. S. (2021). Sustainable campus using concept mapping: a bottom-up approach engaging both staff and students. International Journal of Sustainability in Higher Education. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJSHE-02-2021-0059

Achievements & Accolades

Grants

Exploring Post-Pandemic Sustainable Business Education for University Students (2023). Internal Grant Scheme, Sunway University. [GRTIN-IGS (02)-DMNGT-18-2023]

Artistically Exploring Future Cities with AI (2023). Future Cities Research Institute (FCRI) Arts Initiative Fund, Sunway University. [2023_FCRI_AIF_001]

Sustainability & CSR Evaluative Tools Development (2022). Kick-Start Grant Scheme, Sunway University. [GRTIN-KSGS-DMNGT[S]-01-2022]

Supply Chain Labour Abuse and Economic Justice in Malaysia (2022). Sustainable Business Research Cluster, Sunway University. [STR-RCGS-SUSBIZ(S)-003-2021]

 

Rewards

Excellence in ESG Academic Higher Education. International Business Leadership Awards 2024 

Dean’s Award for Research Excellence (2023)

Dean’s Commendation for Service (Team) (2023)