Current Chaifetz School Ph.D. Students
Saint Louis University’s Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing brings together students from across the country and around the world to learn, research and teach alongside the Chaifetz School’s renowned faculty.
Iris Chen
Iris joined the Ph.D. program at the Chaifetz School of Business in 2026. She holds a Master of Accounting from Washington University in St. Louis and a Bachelor of Business Administration in International Accounting from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics. Her research interests center on international business, with particular interests in multinational enterprise governance, internalization and sustainability.
Rahmatullah Hamdard
Rahmatullah is a doctoral student in the Department of International Business and Marketing at the Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University. He holds dual master’s degrees in business administration with concentrations in public administration and project management. Before joining SLU, Rahmatullah gained extensive experience in program management, operations, and finance while working with international nonprofits supporting refugees and underserved communities. His research interests focus on diversity, inclusion and entrepreneurship, particularly exploring how refugee and minority entrepreneurs contribute to innovation and social impact in global business contexts.
Ping Hsun
Ping Hsun holds an M.S. in business analytics from Arizona State University. His research interests focus on emerging technologies and influencer marketing, emphasizing their intersection and impact on business strategies.
Danchen Li
Danchen (DC) joined the Ph.D. program in International Business and Marketing in 2026. She holds an M.S. in Business Analytics from Washington University in St. Louis. Before joining SLU, she worked in the nonprofit sector. Her research interests center on consumer behavior and decision-making, particularly in international and cross-cultural contexts.
Pradeep Kumar Sharma
Pradeep Kumar Sharma joined the Ph.D. in International Business and Marketing program in 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Commerce from Barkatullah University, India, and an Executive Master of Business Administration with a specialization in marketing from Devi Ahilya University, India. Pradeep brings over 15 years of professional experience, including more than a decade of experience in the Indian education sector. His current research interests include environmental sustainability and digital technology in marketing.
Jui Sheng Wang
Jui Sheng joined the Ph.D. program at the Chaifetz School of Business in 2025. He holds an MBA from National University of Kaohsiung. His research interests include sustainability issues, corporate ESG and corporate governance.
Tianlin Zhou
Tianlin joined the Ph.D. program at the Chaifetz School of Business in 2024. Prior to SLU, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a double major in international business and finance from Washington State University. He later completed a Master of Science in Applied Analytics from Columbia University. His research interests center on international business, and he is also interested in corporate ESG, CSR practices, and NGO operations.