Professor Nikolaev is an award-winning researcher and educator whose work explores the intersection of entrepreneurship, well-being, and emerging technologies like AI. His recent research examines the implications of AI for business, work, and education—unpacking its applications, limitations, and latest developments.

With over 50 peer-reviewed publications, including articles in premier journals such as Journal of Business Venturing, Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice, Journal of Applied Psychology, and Journal of International Business Studies, his research has been featured in The Economist, Forbes, TechCrunch, The Atlantic, and many other major media outlets. His contributions to the field have earned him multiple research excellence awards, including the Habicht Early Career Research Award.

A passionate and innovative teacher, Nikolaev has been recognized by the Academy of Management and has earned multiple university-wide teaching awards. These include the William H. Fox Teaching Award for Emerging Excellence (Emory University), the N. Preston Davis Award for Instructional Innovation (Colorado State University), the Provost Award for Outstanding Teaching (University of South Florida), and the Innovation in Entrepreneurship Pedagogy Award (AOM ENT Division).

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