Research & Innovation
Advancing knowledge that shapes industries, informs policy, and transforms the way the world does business.
Research That Matters
At Seine Business School, we are committed to producing research that bridges the gap between academic rigour and real-world impact. Our faculty do not simply study business—they shape it. Every research initiative is designed to generate insights that drive innovation, inform corporate strategy, and contribute to societal progress.
We believe that the best research emerges at the intersection of disciplines. That is why our centres bring together scholars from finance, technology, sustainability, leadership, and the creative industries to tackle the most pressing challenges facing global business today.
From influencing European regulatory frameworks to partnering with Fortune 500 companies on digital transformation, SBS research has a reach that extends far beyond the classroom.
Five Centres of Excellence
Our dedicated research centres serve as intellectual hubs, bringing together faculty, doctoral students, and industry partners to advance knowledge across key domains.
Center for Digital Economy & AI
Exploring how artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data-driven strategies are reshaping industries, markets, and consumer behaviour. Research includes algorithmic decision-making, platform economics, and responsible AI governance.
Center for Sustainable Business
Investigating how organizations can achieve economic growth while addressing environmental and social challenges. Focus areas include ESG strategy, circular economy models, climate finance, and corporate social responsibility.
Center for Leadership & Organizational Behaviour
Studying how leaders inspire, motivate, and manage complex organizations. Research spans executive decision-making, team dynamics, organizational culture, diversity in leadership, and the psychology of change management.
Center for International Finance
Advancing understanding of global financial markets, risk management, and monetary policy. Research areas include fintech disruption, cross-border capital flows, sovereign debt, and the future of banking in a digital world.
Center for Luxury & Creative Industries
Leveraging Paris's unique position as the global capital of luxury to study brand heritage, consumer aspiration, creative management, and the economics of fashion, art, gastronomy, and hospitality.
Publishing at the Highest Level
Our faculty consistently publish in the most prestigious academic journals and present at leading international conferences. SBS research output reflects a commitment to both quantity and quality—advancing knowledge that is rigorous, relevant, and widely cited.
Journal Articles
Published in Journal of Finance, Management Science, Harvard Business Review, Journal of Marketing Research, and 80+ other peer-reviewed journals.
Conference Papers
Regular presentations at AOM, EURAM, EGOS, AIB, and the World Economic Forum's academic track.
Books & Chapters
SBS faculty have authored 30+ books and contributed chapters to leading academic publishers including Cambridge University Press, Springer, and Routledge.
Working Papers
Our SBS Working Paper Series disseminates early-stage research to the academic community, with 25+ new papers released annually.
Faculty Publications
Selected recent contributions from SBS faculty that exemplify our commitment to impactful, interdisciplinary research.
The Fintech Paradox: Disruption and Regulation in European Banking
Prof. James Mitchell examines the tension between financial innovation and regulatory frameworks, proposing a new model for adaptive governance in digital banking ecosystems.
Why Sustainable Supply Chains Outperform: Evidence from 200 European Firms
Prof. Henrik Larsson presents compelling evidence that firms with integrated sustainability strategies in their supply chains achieve higher long-term profitability.
AI-Driven Decision Making: Cognitive Biases in Algorithmic Management
Dr. Fatima Al-Hassan investigates how human cognitive biases are inadvertently embedded in AI systems and proposes frameworks for bias-aware algorithmic design.
Heritage as Strategy: How Legacy Brands Navigate Digital Transformation
Prof. Jean-Luc Bernard analyses how historic luxury houses maintain brand authenticity while adopting digital-first strategies in a post-pandemic market.
Leading Across Cultures: A Multi-Level Theory of Global Leadership Effectiveness
Dr. Sophie Laurent and Prof. Hiroshi Tanaka propose a new theoretical framework integrating cultural intelligence with transformational leadership across multinational contexts.
The Rise of Impact Ventures: Social Entrepreneurship Ecosystems in Emerging Markets
Dr. Priya Sharma maps the growth of social entrepreneurship across South Asia and Africa, identifying critical success factors for impact-driven startups.