Scholarship
International Business and Management Professor
Jessica is an Associate Professor in the Management Department at Siena University (previously College). Previously she studied at Rutgers-Newark University until being awarded her PhD, working with John Cantwell on measuring complexity in globally distributed knowledge building. Her international business research focuses on collaboration patterns in formal and informal settings in global settings.
She is the current MBA Program Director at Siena University, where she teaches courses on Global Responsible Leadership, International Business Management, and Doing Responsible Business Abroad. Jessica is a professionally trained teacher and was New York State certified before moving to teach exclusively in higher ed. Many of her classes have included local and global humanitarian work by leveraging the tools of international business.
For additional details on Jessica’s academic career, see her Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Jessica’s academic email address is: [email protected]
Jessica is an Associate Professor in the Management Department at Siena University (previously College). Previously she studied at Rutgers-Newark University until being awarded her PhD, working with John Cantwell on measuring complexity in globally distributed knowledge building. Her international business research focuses on collaboration patterns in formal and informal settings in global settings.
Publications
2026
Satoglu, E.B., Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, A. et al. Network Centrality and Breakthrough Innovations in Developing Cities. Journal of the Knowledge Economy (2026). https://doi.org/10.1007/s13132-026-03132-1
2025
Salmon, J., Satoglu, B. (2025). Beyond the Pollution Haven: Reassessing Environmental Policy Stringency and FDI Dynamics. Sage Open. https://doi.org/10.1177/21582440251378552
2024
Salmon, J., Satoglu, B., Ogutu, V., & Gisleson, S. (2024). Identifying the Impact of Stakeholder Empowerment during the Social Innovation Journey. Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management. Volume 32. Issue 2. March 2025. Pages 2651-2663 December 11th, 2024. https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.3084
Satoglu, B., Salmon, J. (2024). Environmental Policy Stringency and Foreign Direct Investment: A study considering the impact of country-income level. Energy. Volume 312, 15 December 2024. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.energy.2024.133403
Zaman, S. Satoglu, B., Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, A., Salmon, J., (2024). How much is too much? Inter-city brokerage in ICT industry innovation networks. Economics of Innovation and New Technology. https://doi.org/10.1080/10438599.2024.2396486
Dawson, C. Salmon, J. (2024) “What’s Art Got to Do with It? Using Visual Thinking Strategies to Develop Critical Thinking Skills.” Management Teaching Review. https://doi.org/10.1177/23792981241266504
2023
Satoglu, B., Salmon, J. (2023) Corruption Distance Discourages Bilateral FDI… Unless You’re High: The Moderating Effect of Direction. The Journal of International Trade & Economic Development: An International and Comparative Review ( https://doi.org/10.1080/09638199.2023.2229441
2022
Salmon, J., Satoglu, B., Ogutu, V., Thurston, P. (October 2022). Teaching international business skills across US and Kenya: A model for international collaboration, Journal of Teaching in International Business. https://doi.org/10.1080/08975930.2022.2123427
Salmon, J. & Satoglu, E.B. (2022). Science, Market, and Politics: How corruption is manifesting in the covid-19 pandemic, Rutgers Business Review, 7(1), pp45-60. https://rbr.business.rutgers.edu/sites/default/files/documents/rbr-070104.pdf
Thurston, P., & Salmon, J., (2022). Factors influencing retention of students for independent school re-enrollment, Journal of Research on Christian Education, 31(1). DOI: 10.1080/10656219.2022.2032891 https://doi.org/10.1080/10656219.2022.2032891
2021
Salmon, J., Zaman, S. Satoglu, B., Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, A., (2021). “Global Knowledge Centrality: Co-inventor Collaboration with China.” International Journal of Emerging Markets. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1108/IJOEM-04-2021-0597. **Nominated for 2021 Temple University / Academy of International Business Best Paper Award**
2019
Cantwell, J.A. & Salmon, J.R. Increasing Knowledge Complexity and Informal Networks in the Information Age. (2019). Advancing the Frontiers of Alliance Research. Cambridge University Press, p355-369. https://doi.org/10.1017/9781108236188.022
2018
Cantwell, J., Salmon, J. (2018), The Effects of Global Connectivity on Knowledge Complexity in the Information Age, in Rob van Tulder, Alain Verbeke, Lucia Piscitello (ed.) International Business in the Information and Digital Age (Progress in International Business Research, Volume 13) Emerald Publishing Limited, pp.123 – 137. https://doi.org/10.1108/S1745-886220180000013006
2016
Cantwell, J.A. & Salmon, J.R. (2016) Vernon’s Contribution to International Business Theory. The Palgrave Encyclopedia of Strategic Management. Palgrave Macmillan, 1-4. DOI:10.1057/978-1-349-94848-2_755-1.
(Inter)national Conference Presentations
2026
Salmon, J. White, D., (May 2026). Retaining a trained health workforce in remote areas: International business professionals as collaborators for transferring best practices across national systems. UArctic Congress, jointly with Ocean Connectivity Conference. Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
Salmon, J. Satoglu, E.B., (May 2026). Stakeholder empowerment in COIL projects with international partners. UArctic Congress, jointly with Ocean Connectivity Conference. Tórshavn, Faroe Islands.
2025
Satoglu, E.B., Salmon, J. (December 2025). You dirty, dirty industry you: FDI and Environmental Policy. European International Business Academy. Athens, Greece.
Zaman, S., Satoglu, B., Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, & Salmon, J. (December 2025). Keep it on the (multi)level: Dynamic international knowledge networks and their role in fostering radical innovation. European International Business Academy. Athens, Greece.
Salmon, J., Ogutu, V., *Satoglu, E.B., Edbauer, C. (June/July 2025). The Formation of International Social Innovation Projects on the Social Innovation Journey. Academy of International Business. Louisville, Kentucky.
2024
Velez-Calle, A., Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., Zaman, S., Sanchez-Henriquez, F. (October 2024). Country Network Stability In Innovation. Academy of International Business – Northeast Chapter Conference. Boston, Massachusetts.
Salmon, J., Equils, S. (October 2024) MNE Strategies For Violent Conflict Zones. Academy of International Business – Northeast Chapter Conference. Boston, Massachusetts.
*Piscitello, L; Cantwell, J., Salmon, J. Complexity in knowledge creation and the dual role of ICTs. (June 2024). International Schumpeterian Society conference. Gothenburg, Sweden.
*Satoglu, B., Salmon, J. Beyond the Pollution Haven: Reassessing Environmental Policy Stringency and FDI Dynamics. (July 2024). Network arrangements and breakthrough innovation: Developed and developing cities. Academy of International Business. Seoul, South Korea.
*Velez-Calle, A., Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., Zaman, S., Sanchez-Henriquez, F. (July 2024). Network arrangements and breakthrough innovation: Developed and developing cities. Academy of International Business. Seoul, South Korea.
*Velez-Calle, A., Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., Zaman, S., Sanchez-Henriquez, F. (March 2024). Network Centrality and Breakthrough Innovations in Developing Cities. Academy of International Business – Latin America and Caribbean Chapter Conference. Kingston, Jamaica. Winner: Best Conference Paper Award 2024.
2023
Velez-Calle, A., Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., Zaman, S., Sanchez-Henriquez. (November 2023). Networks that Make Cities More Innovative: A Study of Breakthrough Innovations and Developing Cities. Academy of International Business – Canada Chapter Conference.
*Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, A., Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., Zaman, S. (June 2023). Networks that Make Cities More Innovative: A Study of Breakthrough Innovations and Developing Cities. Danish Research Unit for Industrial Dynamics (DRUID) Conference. Lisbon, Portugal. Presented by F. Sanchez-Henriquez.
Satoglu, B., Salmon, J. (April 2023). “Environmental Policy Stringency and FDI: A Deterrence or an Attraction?” Academy of International Business – United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter Conference. Glasgow, Scotland.
Salmon, J., Edbauer, C. (April 2023). The Formation and Evolution of International Social Innovation Projects.” Academy of International Business – United Kingdom and Ireland Chapter Conference. Glasgow, Scotland.
2022
Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, A., Zaman, S. (July 2022) “Knowledge Brokerage in Innovation Networks: A Quantitative Study of 65 Global Cities.” Academy of International Business Annual Conference. Miami, Florida, USA.
2021
Salmon, J. Ogutu, V, Thurston, P. (September 2021). “Meta-visions for mega-challenges: Universities as vision incubators for forming and scaling social innovation initiatives” International Social Innovation Research Conference 2021. Milan, Italy; Also Held Online.
Salmon, J, Gisleson, S. (September 2021) “Measuring social innovation impact across a Global North-Global South connection.” International Social Innovation Research Conference 2021. Milan, Italy; Also Held Online. Note: Accidentally missed presentation due to time zone conversion error. Oopsies!
Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., *Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, A., Zaman, S. “Improving Global Knowledge Centrality: The Role of Co-inventor Collaboration with China.” Academy of Management. August 2021 Online. Presented by co-author F. Sanchez-Henriquez
Satoglu, B., Salmon, J., Sanchez-Henriquez, F., Velez-Calle, A., Zaman, S. “Improving Global Knowledge Centrality: The Role of Co-inventor Collaboration with China.” Academy of International Business Annual Conference. June-July 2021 Online. **Nominated for 2021 Temple / AIB Best Paper Award**
Satoglu, B., Salmon, J. “Corruption Distance: (Dis)Incentivizing Global FDI Flows” Academy of International Business Annual Conference. June-July 2021 Online.
Cantwell, J., *Piscitello, L. & Salmon, J. (April 2021). WEBINAR: THE INTERNATIONALISATION OF INNOVATION OF MULTINATIONAL FIRMS Organised by the CESIN Chair on Innovation Studies (CESIN) and Complutense Institute of International Studies (ICEI).
2020
Salmon, J., Ogutu, V., Thurston, P. (July 2020). “Factors that Influence Equitable Global North and Global South Social Innovation Collaboration.” Academy of International Business Annual Conference. Online.
Cantwell, J., Piscitello, L. & Salmon, J. (July 2020). “The Geography of ICT-Driven Divergence of Knowledge Complexity and Location Complexity.” Academy of International Business Annual Conference. Online.
Cantwell, J., Piscitello, L. & Salmon, J. (January 2020). “ICT Driven Divergence of Knowledge Complexity and Location Complexity.” Geography of Innovation Conference. Stavanger, Norway.
Salmon, J., Ogutu, V. & Thurston, P. (January 2020). “Factors that Influence Successful Global North and Global South International Social Innovation Engagement: A University-Nonprofit Collaboration Model.” Presented by co-author: Vincent Ogutu. Geography of Innovation Conference. Stavanger, Norway.
2019
Cantwell, J., Piscitello, L. & Salmon, J. (May 2019). “The Impact of the ICT Revolution on Knowledge Complexity.” Presented by co-author: John Cantwell. Academy of International Business: Canada Regional Annual Conference. Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
2018
Cantwell, J., Piscitello, L. & Salmon, J. (October 2018). “The Interplay Between Knowledge Complexity and Location Complexity and the Role of ICTs.” International Business, Economic Geography, and Innovation Conference. Pennsylvania, USA.
Cantwell, J., Piscitello, L. & Salmon, J. (June 2018). “Defining, Measuring, and Representing Complexity through Knowledge and Location.” Academy of International Business Annual Conference. Minnesota, USA.
Cantwell, J., Piscitello, L. & Salmon, J. (February 2018). “Defining, Measuring, and Examining Knowledge and Location Complexity.” Geography of Innovation Conference. Barcelona, Spain.
2017
Cantwell, J. & Salmon, J. (December 2017) “Location Sourcing Complexity in Innovation. European International Business Academy Annual Conference. Milan, Italy.
Cantwell, J. & Salmon, J. (December 2017) “Novelty in Co-Location.” International Business, Economic Geography, and Innovation Conference. Venice, Italy.
Factors of Distance Influencing Knowledge Complexity in a Global Context. Co-author: John Cantwell. Presented by Jessica at: Academy of International Business Annual Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 2017.
Using Articles to Apply International Business Principles. Academy of International Business Annual Conference, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, July 2017.
2016
Increasing Knowledge Complexity and Informal Networks in the Information Age. Presented by co-author: John Cantwell. Rutgers Alliance Conference, New Brunswick, NJ October 2016.
2015
Aspects of Complexity that Emerge During Paradigmatic Change Affecting Knowledge Sourcing and Organization Networks. Co-author: John Cantwell. Academy of International Business Annual Conference, Bangalore, India, June 2015.
Invited Talks and Research Seminars
2023
International Social Innovation Projects: To launch or not to launch. Presented at: Lahore University of Management Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. October 2023
Salmon, J. “Jane Austen Festival: Beastly Bath, Corruption, and Dancing.” Presented to: Jane Austen Society of North America, New York – Capital Region Chapter. Held at the Inn at Saratoga, Saratoga Springs, NY. December 2023. See JASNA News, Spring 2024, v40 n1, p19.
Murtagh, J., Salmon, J., Thurston, P. “Incorporating UN Principles For Responsible Management Education In Graduate Business Education.” Association of Franciscan Colleges and Universities Symposium. Held at Siena College in Loudonville, NY, USA. June 2023.
Supranational Organizations: What they do and why we care. Presented to: International Studies, Siena College. March 2023.
2022
Science, Market, and Politics: How corruption is manifesting in the COVID-19 pandemic. Presented at: Strathmore University. Nairobi, Kenya. May 30, 2022
Identifying Social Innovation Buy-in Across a Global North-Global South Collaboration. Co-author: Samantha Gisleson. Presented at: ISC Paris via online. February 2022.
2021
Doing Business with Base of the Pyramid Populations: Kenya. Special Invited Speaker to Dr. Elisa Valenzuela’s International Business classes at the University of Saint Joseph, West Hartford, Connecticut. March 2021.
2020
Diversity and Inclusion in the Classroom: A School of Business Perspective. Speaker on Diversity and Inclusion. Co-hosted by Diversity Action Committee and the Committee on Teaching and Faculty Development, at Siena College. October 29th, 2020.
Overcoming barriers to entry to doing business in Kenya. Guest Speaker to Professor George Chryssomalis’ International Business class. Presented at: CEFAM Centre d’Études Franco-Américain de Management, Lyon, France. March 2020.
2018
Potential of Knowledge-Creating Nodes in Peripheral Regions. Co-author: John Cantwell. Presented at: Strathmore University, Nairobi, Kenya. May 2018.
2017
Strategies for Firm Growth. Presented at: Siena College. Albany, New York, USA. February 2017.
2016
Measuring Complexity in Global Innovation. Co-author: John Cantwell. Presented at: University of Groningen. Groningen, Netherlands. December 2016.
