Dr Sandra Awanis
LecturerProfile
Dr Sandra Awanis is a Lecturer in International Marketing at Lancaster University Management School. Her research examines how culture shapes markets and consumer behaviour, providing insights into global consumer trends and the development of international policy. Her expertise encompasses ethical consumption, financial decision-making, and international marketing ethics, bridging the gap between cultural understanding and market dynamics.
Dr Awanis' current research investigates resilience management from a cultural perspective, focusing on how consumers and markets develop adaptive capacity through green skills, consumer savings, and culturally sensitive interventions. Her leadership in projects exploring the influence of sustainable cities on green skill development and tackling urban poverty through microsavings has been recognised with university awards and funding.
Experienced in both qualitative and quantitative methodologies, Dr Awanis has published her work in leading journals, including the Journal of Business Ethics and the Journal of International Business Studies, and international conferences. Her research is noted for combining rigorous academic insight with practical applications that address critical global challenges.
Research Grants
ASEA-UNINET Postdoctoral Research Grant
Current Teaching
MSc Marketing
MKTG501 Markets
MKTG510 Company-Commissioned Dissertation
MSc Advanced Marketing Management
MKTG415 Global Consumer Culture
UG Marketing
MKTG303 Global Marketing Management
MKTG210 Quantitative Marketing Research
MKTG100 Statistics
Professional Role
MSc Marketing Programme Director
International Advisor (Marketing)
Senate representative (Management School)
PhD Supervision Interests
I am available to supervise PhD around the broad area of international marketing and cross-cultural consumer behaviour. Specific topics on consumer ethics and financial decision-making are most welcome.
Selected Publications
Awanis, S., Cui, C.C. 2014 In: Asia Pacific Journal of Marketing and Logistics. 26, 3, p. 408-429. 22 p.
Journal article
Awanis, S., Schlegelmilch, B.B. 23/06/2014
Conference paper
Awanis, S., Cui, C. 17/07/2013
Conference paper
Awanis, S., Cui, C. 2013
Conference paper
Awanis, S. 27/08/2012
Conference paper
Awanis, S., Cui, C. 2012
Conference paper
Awanis, S., Cui, C. 2011
Conference paper
Cui, C., Awanis, S. 2009
Conference paper
All Publications
01/01/2024 → 01/06/2025
Research
01/01/2024 → 31/12/2024
Research
School Engagement
School Engagement
School Engagement
Prize (including medals and awards)
Prize (including medals and awards)
Centre for Consumption Insights
- Centre for Consumption Insights