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Dr. Olga Burukina is an Associate Professor in the CORE Department at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She is a graduate of sixteen universities in five countries, including Finland, Poland, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Holding the degrees and professional qualifications of LLM (Russia), MMHE (Russia), MTM (Poland), MCM (UK), MBA (Finland), PhD (Russia), and DBA (USA), Dr. Burukina has developed expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including psycholinguistics, organizational communication, European and International Humanitarian Law, higher education management (with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence in higher education), tourism management, microeconomics, consumer choice management, crisis management, translation studies, axiology, and gender studies.
Currently, Dr. Burukina’s research focuses on the development of her Theory of Connotative Fields, the Theory of University Communication Capital, and the concept of Meaningful Human Control over Autonomous Weapon Systems. Her scholarly interests are strongly multidisciplinary, integrating insights from linguistics, communication studies, management, education, law, and emerging technologies.
With more than thirty-four years of university teaching and research experience, Dr. Burukina has served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor at leading Russian universities and has been invited as a Visiting Professor to distinguished institutions in Finland, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, and the United States.
In her teaching, Dr. Burukina promotes a student-centered and research-informed approach that combines academic rigor with practical application. She encourages critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, effective communication, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning. Through active learning strategies, project-based assignments, debates, case-study analysis, and interdisciplinary inquiry, she helps students develop the analytical, professional, and intercultural competencies required for success in a rapidly changing global environment. Dr. Burukina is particularly committed to bridging theory and practice by connecting classroom learning with real-world challenges and contemporary professional contexts.
Currently, Dr. Burukina is engaged in the preparation of two monographs devoted to the Theory of Connotative Fields and the Theory of University Communication Capital. She continues to advance her theoretical frameworks through interdisciplinary research and is particularly interested in exploring the implications of artificial intelligence, communication technologies, and human-centered governance for higher education and society.
Beyond research and academia, Dr. Burukina is an increasingly recognized fiction writer. She has published two books of poetry and prose, with two additional manuscripts accepted for publication. She is the recipient of more than thirty literary awards and distinctions, including the International Literary Prize Rus Moya ("My Rus"), named in honor of Sergey Yesenin.
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09 / 2019 – present
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Doctoral Programme University of Vaasa, Finland Organizational Communication |
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09 / 2023 – present
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Doctoral Programme Ryazan State University n. a. S.A. Yesenin, Ryazan, Russia Psychology of Higher Education |
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09 / 2022 – 06 / 2025
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Doctoral Programme Smolensk State University, Smolensk, Russia Social Philosophy and Axiology |
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09 / 2022 – 07 / 2025
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Doctoral Program – Doctor of Business Administration University of Business Innovation and Sustainability, Washington DC, USA Management and Economics |
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09 / 2023 – 06 / 2025
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Master of Crisis Management University of Portsmouth, United Kingdom International Crisis Management |
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09 / 2017 – 06 / 2021
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Doctoral Programme Turgenev State University, Oryol, Russia History and Archaeology / European and World History |
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09 / 2017 – 10 / 2020
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Doctoral Programme Institute of Legislation and Comparative Law under the Government of the Russian Federation International Law, European Law, Humanitarian Law |
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09 / 2016 – 08 / 2020
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Master of Business Administration LAB University of Applied Sciences, Finland
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09 / 2015 – 06 / 2018
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Master of Tourism Management Russian State University of Tourism and Servicing, Russia
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09 / 2015 – 06 / 2018
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Bachelor of Tourism and Hospitality South-Finland University of Applied Sciences, Finland
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09 / 2015 – 06 / 2017
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Master of Education Management National Research University – Higher School of Economics, Russia
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09 / 2014 – 07 / 2016
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Master of Management (Social Sciences) Humanitas University (Higher School “Humanitas” in Sosnowiec), Poland
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09 / 2014 – 05 / 2016
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Bachelor of Hotel Management The Russian State University of Tourism and Servicing, Russia
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09 / 2014 – 05 /2015 |
Advanced Training in Project Management Methodology, Theory and Practice (534 h) National Research University – Higher School of Economics, Russia
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09 / 2010 – 06 /2012 |
Master of Law National Research University – Higher School of Economics, Russia
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09 / 2000 – 06 / 2004
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Doctor Habilitated Programme in Philology Moscow State Linguistic University, Russia
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09 / 1994 – 06 / 1998
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PhD in Philology (Translation Studies) Moscow State Linguistic University, Russia
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09 / 1990 – 06 /1995 |
Specialist Degree (Graduate, 5 years) All-Russian Extramural Institute of Economics and Finance, Russia
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09 / 1987 – 06 /1992 |
Specialist Degree (Graduate, 5 years) Moscow State Linguistic University, Russia
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330+ research articles and book chapters, including the most recent ones –
Q1 – Burukina, O., Van Waldren, N., Ozoral, B., Shamdeen, F. (2026). The Impact of AI Tools on Entrepreneurial Mindsets Among University Students. Eurasian Business Review (EABR), 20 pp. – in press.
Q1 – Burukina, O. (2026). University Communication Capital. Eurasian Business Review (EABR), 13 pp. – in press.
Q2 – Burukina, O., Van Waldren, N., Ozoral, B., Shamdeen, F. (2026). The Role of Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Education in Promoting Sustainable Energy Practices. Proceedings of ICEF 26 – International Conference on Energy Futures, 8 pp. – in press.
Q2 – Burukina, O., Van Waldren, N., Ozoral, B., Shamdeen, F. (2026). The Role of Digital Innovation Tools in Fostering Entrepreneurial Thinking in Young Entrepreneurs as the Foundation of an Entrepreneurial State. EURAM 2026. Macro-preneurship and the Entrepreneurial State: Global Models of Policy-driven Economic Transformation. Published ISSN 2466-7498 and ISBN 978-2-9602195-7-9 – Book and Conference Proceedings. (approved)
Q2 – Burukina, O. (2026). Empowering Female Faculty and Students: The Role of University Communication Capital 3.0 in Promoting Macro-preneurship in Saudi Arabia. EURAM 2026. Macro-preneurship and the Entrepreneurial State: Global Models of Policy-driven Economic Transformation. Published ISSN 2466-7498 and ISBN 978-2-9602195-7-9 – Book and Conference Proceedings. (approved)
Q2 – Burukina, O., Van Waldren, N., Nasri, B. (2026). The Role of Digital Innovation Tools in Fostering Entrepreneurial Thinking in Young Entrepreneurs as the Foundation of an Entrepreneurial State. EURAM 2026. Macro-preneurship and the Entrepreneurial State: Global Models of Policy-driven Economic Transformation. Published ISSN 2466-7498 and ISBN 978-2-9602195-7-9 – Book and Conference Proceedings. (approved)
Q3 – Burukina, O., Van Waldren, N., Ozoral, B., Shamdeen, F. (2026). Navigating Change: Integrating AI in Saudi Arabia’s Transforming Educational System. (Book Chapter). In: Saudi Arabia Matters: Studies and Cases from a Transforming Knowledge Economy, De Gruyter (DG) Publishers, 20 pp. – in press.
Q3 – Burukina, O. (2026). (Book Chapter). In: Saudi Arabia Matters: Studies and Cases from a Transforming Knowledge Economy, De Gruyter (DG) Publishers, 20 pp. – in press.
Q3 – Khalife, M., Burukina, O. & Ashraf, M. (2026). Generative AI as a Catalyst for Innovative Collaboration: Enhancing Group Projects Among Saudi Students in Digital Learning Environments. In: Tareq Ahram and Adrian Morales Casas (eds) Human Interaction and Emerging Technologies (IHIET-AI 2026): Artificial Intelligence and Future Applications. AHFE (2026) International Conference. AHFE Open Access, Vol. 1. AHFE International, USA. doi: 10.54941/ahfe1007185.
Q4 – Burukina, O. & Khalife, M. (2026), Saudi Narratives in Campus Design: Student Perspectives on Cultural Identity and Sustainability. In: Proceedings of the International Conference on Smart and Sustainable Architecture and Urban Resilience 2026 (SSAUR 2026).
My Current Affiliations include:
Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University
University of Vaasa
Ryazan State University n.a. S.A. Yesenin
Membership in several professional associations, unions, and guilds.
Current Research :
Area 1 – AI in higher education,
Area 2 – psycholinguistics,
Area 3 – university organizational communication,
Area 4 – European and International Humanitarian Law,
Area 5 – axiology,
Area 6 – cultural studies,
Area 7 – psychology of higher education,
Area 8 – environmental studies (carbon sequestration).
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09 / 2025 – present
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Associate Professor Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Business or sector – Education |
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08 / 2022 – 09 / 2025
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Associate Professor University of Business Innovation and Sustainability Global, Washington DC, USA
Business or sector – Education |
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08 / 2019 – 02 / 2021
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Associate Professor at the Faculty of International Relations Russian State University for the Humanities
Business or sector – Education |
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09 / 2013 – 06 / 2018
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Professor at the Department of Management The Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation
Business or sector – Education |
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03 / 2017 – 06 / 2018
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Director of the Centre for International Student Recruitment National Research University – Higher School of Economics
Business or sector – Education |
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01 / 2013 – 03 / 2017
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Vice-Rector for Economic and International Development
the Government of Moscow, Conferences organisation Business or sector – Education |
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09 / 2013 – 08 / 2017 |
Professor at the Department of Economic Systems Analysis The Financial University under the Government of the Russian Federation Systemic approach, Systemic thinking, Economic systems analysis, Entrepreneurship Business or sector – Education |
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10 / 2010 – 01 / 2013 |
Head of the Department of Systemic Research in Education The Institute for Quality in Higher Education under the National University of Research and Technology “MISiS” Education systems analysis, comparative studies, International Cooperation, University relations Business or sector – Education |
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09 / 2011 – 01 / 2013 |
Associate Professor at the Department of Project Management The National Research University – Higher School of Economics Management of cultural projects to Russian and foreign Master’s students (in English) Business or sector – Education |
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09 / 2001 – 06 / 2011 |
Associate Professor at the Department of English at the Faculty of Law The National Research University – Higher School of Economics
Business or sector – Education |
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09 / 2001 – 07 / 2003
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School Teacher of Russian and English Primary, Secondary & High School # 446, Moscow, Russia
Business or sector – Education |
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08 / 2000 – 08 / 2001 |
Director of the Analytical Centre NPO “Conversion” under the NOMO Holding Business or sector – Commercial Innovative Projects |
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01 / 1999 – 08 / 2000 |
Managing Director of Exhibitions All-Russian Exhibition and Culture Centre “Sokolniki” Business or sector – Commercial Exhibition Projects |
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08 / 1998 – 12 / 2000 |
School Teacher of English and German Primary, Secondary & High School # 1637, Moscow, Russia
Business or sector – Education |
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09 / 1992 – 12 / 2011 |
Lecturer, Senior Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Full Professor Moscow State Linguistic University Teaching written translation, consecutive translation, legal translation, financial translation Business or sector – Education |
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09 / 1990 – 07 / 1992 |
School Teacher of English Primary, Secondary & High School # 434, Moscow, Russia
Business or sector – Education |
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PMU (2025/2026): Course Code – Course Name
COMM 1312 – Writing and Research
COMM 2312– Technical and Professional Communication
COMM 2311– Oral Communication
UNIV 1213 – Leadership and Teamwork
COMM 1311 – Written Communication
COMM 1321 – Oral Communication
ASSE 2111 – Learning Outcomes Assessment I
ASSE 2111 – Learning Outcomes Assessment I LAB
ASSE 3211 – Learning Outcomes Assessment II LEC/LAB
Research interests:
Area 1 – AI in higher education,
Area 2 – psycholinguistics,
Area 3 – organizational communication,
Area 4 – European and International Humanitarian Law,
Area 5 – higher education management,
Area 6 – tourism management,
Area 7 – digital marketing,
Area 8 – microeconomics,
Area 9 – consumer choice management,
Area 10 – crisis management,
Area 11 – translation studies,
Area 12 – axiology,
Area 13 – gender studies,
Area 14 – cultural studies,
Area 15 – psychology of higher education,
Area 16 – environmental studies (carbon sequestration).
Research profile links:
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Dr. Olga Burukina is an Associate Professor in the CORE Department at Prince Mohammad Bin Fahd University, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. She is a graduate of sixteen universities in five countries, including Finland, Poland, Russia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. Holding the degrees and professional qualifications of LLM (Russia), MMHE (Russia), MTM (Poland), MCM (UK), MBA (Finland), PhD (Russia), and DBA (USA), Dr. Burukina has developed expertise across a wide range of disciplines, including psycholinguistics, organizational communication, European and International Humanitarian Law, higher education management (with particular emphasis on artificial intelligence in higher education), tourism management, microeconomics, consumer choice management, crisis management, translation studies, axiology, and gender studies.
Currently, Dr. Burukina’s research focuses on the development of her Theory of Connotative Fields, the Theory of University Communication Capital, and the concept of Meaningful Human Control over Autonomous Weapon Systems. Her scholarly interests are strongly multidisciplinary, integrating insights from linguistics, communication studies, management, education, law, and emerging technologies.
With more than thirty-four years of university teaching and research experience, Dr. Burukina has served as Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Full Professor at leading Russian universities and has been invited as a Visiting Professor to distinguished institutions in Finland, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Romania, and the United States.
In her teaching, Dr. Burukina promotes a student-centered and research-informed approach that combines academic rigor with practical application. She encourages critical thinking, intellectual curiosity, effective communication, ethical decision-making, and lifelong learning. Through active learning strategies, project-based assignments, debates, case-study analysis, and interdisciplinary inquiry, she helps students develop the analytical, professional, and intercultural competencies required for success in a rapidly changing global environment. Dr. Burukina is particularly committed to bridging theory and practice by connecting classroom learning with real-world challenges and contemporary professional contexts.
Currently, Dr. Burukina is engaged in the preparation of two monographs devoted to the Theory of Connotative Fields and the Theory of University Communication Capital. She continues to advance her theoretical frameworks through interdisciplinary research and is particularly interested in exploring the implications of artificial intelligence, communication technologies, and human-centered governance for higher education and society.
Beyond research and academia, Dr. Burukina is an increasingly recognized fiction writer. She has published two books of poetry and prose, with two additional manuscripts accepted for publication. She is the recipient of more than thirty literary awards and distinctions, including the International Literary Prize Rus Moya ("My Rus"), named in honor of Sergey Yesenin.
