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Introduction
 Dr. Devi Gnyawali at Virginia Tech | |
| Born | May 27, 1958 (age 66) |
|---|---|
| Education | Tribhuvan University, Nepal |
| Graduate Studies | Katz Graduate School of Business, University of Pittsburgh (Ph.D) |
| Organization | Pamplin College of Business, Virginia Tech |
| Fields | Strategic Management |
| Spouse | Rekha Gnyawali |
| Children | 2 |
Devi Ram Gnyawali (born May 27, 1958) is a researcher and professor in the field of strategic management, at Pamplin School of Business Management, Virginia Tech specializing in the concept of coopetition.[1] He began his career with the Ministry of Industry in Nepal before pursuing a Ph.D. at the University of Pittsburgh. Since 1997, he has held various academic roles at Virginia Tech, where he currently serves as the R.B. Pamplin Professor and Head of the Department of Management.[2]
Career
[edit]Professional Career
[edit]Devi Gnyawali started his professional career as a Gazetted Officer at Nepal's Ministry of Industry, eventually becoming Deputy Secretary.[3] He supported rural entrepreneurs through the Industrial Enterprise Development Institute and collaborated with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) to promote small and micro-enterprises in Nepal.[3] He also served as a GIZ consultant in Malawi and Singapore.
Academic Career
[edit]Devi Gnyawali began his academic career as a Ph.D. student and graduate instructor at the University of Pittsburgh. In early 1997, he taught as a visiting instructor at West Virginia University. Later that year, he joined Virginia Tech's Pamplin College of Business as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management. He was promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in 2003 and further advanced to Professor in 2010, while also serving as Director of Graduate Studies.[3] In 2011, he was named the R. B. Pamplin Professor of Management based on his research and teaching contributions.[4] Since December 2016, Gnyawali has held the role of Department Head of Management at the Pamplin College of Business [2]
Gnyawali has contributed to academia through both editorial roles and research publications. He served as an Associate Editor for the Journal of Management (2014–2018) and as a Special Issue Editor for Long Range Planning (2017–2019). His research work has been published in top journals, including Academy of Management Review, Journal of Management, Information Systems Journal and Research Policy.[4] Additionally, he has presented his work at major conferences,[1] such as the Academy of Management Annual Meetings and the Strategic Management Society International Conferences, where he has served in various roles, including session chair, discussant, and panelist.[5][4]
Key Contributions and Research
[edit]Gnyawali’s work primarily focuses on two interrelated streams.[1][6] The first stream investigates how firms’ positions in networks influence their resource advantages or disadvantages and competitive actions. He introduced a multi-level theory integrating interfirm networks and competitive dynamics, which has influenced subsequent research in the field.[3][1] His work also explores how firms leverage both internal and external resources for strategic benefits, including innovation and competitive positioning.
The second focus of Gnyawali’s research is on coopetition, particularly in exploring how firms simultaneously navigate competitive and cooperative dynamics.[7] His work has provided theoretical frameworks and empirical insights into how coopetition shapes firm behavior, especially in high-technology sectors and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) [2]. He has examined the strategic partnerships between large multinational corporations, offering a deeper understanding of how coopetition influences innovation and competitive positioning [3].
Awards and Honors
[edit]Gnyawali has received multiple research excellence awards[8], including the Warren Holtzman Research Award[3][4] and several Faculty Research Awards from Virginia Tech’s Department of Management[3][4]. His work was recognized as a runner-up for the Academy of Management Review Best Paper Award in 2001[3][4]. Gnyawali has also delivered keynote presentations at major academic conferences,[9] such as the Strategic Management Society and the Academy of Management[5], and serves on the International Advisory Board for the Umea School of Business and Economics in Sweden.[10][11]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Devi Gnyawali Biography at IAF".
- ^ a b "Devi R. Gnyawali appointed Management Department Head".
- ^ a b c d e f g "Devi R. Gnyawali | Management | Virginia Tech".
- ^ a b c d e f "Devi Gnyawali named R. B. Pamplin Professor of Management".
- ^ a b "Pamplin Scholars present at Academy of Management".
- ^ "Devi Gnyawali researchgate".
- ^ "Nuances in the interplay Competition and Cooperation: Towards a Theory of Coopetition".
- ^ "Devi Gnyawali receives alumni excellence award".
- ^ "Oxford bibliography".
- ^ "Research visit strengthens international work".
- ^ "UMU Advisory board".