Mikah Man Zhao is an accomplished academic and entrepreneur with extensive experience in the fields of global marketing, innovation, entrepreneurship, TNE, international consulting, and contemporary management, and she is also the founder of the first Uber Beauty Platform in the West Midlands.
Her prior role involved establishing the India STEAMhouse in collaboration with Hero Groups, where she led TNE marketing initiatives and taught CPD courses on Applied Metaverse and Digital Leadership.
Currently, Mikah is lecturing International MBA Integrated Pre-Masters, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, and HRM Leadership Development.
Mikah's research interests focus on the business impact of new age technology like Metaverse, particularly their effects on entrepreneurship and leadership behaviours within the sectors on fashion and beauty, and interior design visualisation.
With rich cross-cultural experiences spanning the UK, China, and India, Mikah brings a unique perspective to her work. Her blend of theoretical insights and practical experience fosters an inclusive and engaging learning environment, empowering students with the knowledge and skills essential for success in today’s dynamic global marketplace. As a dedicated knowledge sharer, Mikah is passionate about inspiring the next generation of leaders and innovators.
- Leadership Management
- TNE - Transnational Education
- CPD - Career Professional Development
- Innovation and Entrepreneurship
- Fashion and Beauty Promotion
- Global Marketing
- Cross-culture leader behaviour
- MA Fashion Promotion
- BSc International Business Management
- Advanced Stock Investment - Distant Learning
- Associate Fellow AFHEA
- Diploma in Professional Makeup and Media & Special Effects Makeup Artistry
- IFBC Semipermanent Makeup Artistry
Mikah is currently a member of the following organisations:
- British Academy of Management
- Associate Fellow - Higher Education Academy
Mikah currently teaches on the following modules:
- BUS7091 Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- BUS7055 Integrated Pre-Masters
- HRM7052 Leadership Development
Mikah's research interests focus on the business impact of new age technology like Metaverse, particularly their effects on entrepreneurship and leadership behaviours within the sectors on fashion and beauty, and interior design visualization.
- Vijay, V. C; Keethivasan, R. S.; Guolong, Z.; Prem, K.; Man, Z (2024). "Real-Time Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Driven Virtual Saree Dressing: Mirroring Reality in Fashion Technology" Journal of Advances in Information Technology (JAIT).
- Vijay, V. C; Guolong, Z.; Prem, K.; Man, Z (2024).; Keethivasan, R. S.; Amrindeerdeep, S. B. " Mobile VR:Transforming Interior design and Real Estate Visualization" Artificial Intelligence and Applications (AIA).
- Leading TNE marketing initiatives and taught CPD courses on Applied Metaverse and Digital Leadership at STEAMhouse India in collaborating with Hero Groups.
- Founder of first Uber Beauty platform (MM Beauty) in the West Midlands.
- Former consultant for the Japanese beauty brand SUQQU at Selfridges
- Managed the UK-China Association of Commerce and Innovation Enterprise, promoted and collaborated academic firms between China and the UK.
