Personal profile
Biography
Dr. Helen Hui Ping Ho is a Lecturer at Monash University Malaysia, with a PhD in management (women's entrepreneurship). Her expertise centres on qualitative research methodologies applied to entrepreneurship, gender dynamics, sustainable livelihoods and work performance, and wellbeing - research areas where she has developed sophisticated skills in interview techniques, thematic analysis, and interpretive approaches to understanding complex organisational and social phenomena. Her qualitative research skills allow her to uncover rich insights that contribute to both scholarly knowledge and practical applications. Dr. Ho's scholarly contributions appear in respected journals including the Journal of Macromarketing, Journal of Personal Selling and Sales Management, and Journal of Financial Services Marketing.
Before her academic career, Dr. Ho held significant administrative and management roles in higher education institutions. She provided strategic direction and administrative support to the registrar's office, led academic curricula development initiatives, and contributed to continuing education programs. Dr. Ho also maintained vital external relationships with international universities and colleges to facilitate student recruitment.
Her research continues to explore the intersections of entrepreneurship, enterprise development, gender studies, sustainable livelihoods, and workplace performance.
Research interests
Women's entrepreneurship, Enterprises, Sustainable Livelihood, Sustainable Work Performance, Gender, Wellbeing, Resilience
Monash teaching commitment
MGW3230 Organisational Behaviour and Change
MGM5966 International Business Theory & Practice
MGM5181 International Business Strategy
Education/Academic qualification
Management, Doctor of Philosophy, Monash University Malaysia
Business and Commerce, Post Graduate Diploma, Monash University Malaysia
Business Administration, MBA, University of Nebraska Lincoln
Business Administration, BSc. B.A., University of Nebraska Lincoln
Research area keywords
- Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies
- Gender, work and organisations
- Sustainability
- Well-being
- Resilience
- Qualitative Research
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty
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SDG 5 Gender Equality
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth
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SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Empowering from Within: Evaluating the Effectiveness of WOW’s Mentorship Program and Entrepreneurship Development Program for B40 Women Entrepreneurs as Community Leaders in Malaysia
Hui Ping, H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Lee, G. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Haniff, A. (Partner Investigator (PI))
31/03/25 → 31/07/26
Project: Research
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SCS: Sustainability Impact: Case Studies of UNGCMYB Member Companies
Nasir, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Rassiah, P. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Misra, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hui Ping, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Selvachandran, G. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/06/25 → 31/03/26
Project: Research
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Technology for Thriving Communities: Solar Technology for Thriving Orang Asli Communities in Serendah
Su-Ann, N. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Soh, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Hui Ping, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Teh, P.-L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Kwok, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Keng Lin, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Avvari, V. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sing Sheng, L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chee Pin, T. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Chong, Z. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Al Junid, S. A. M. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Lee, C.-S. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/03/25 → 31/12/25
Project: Research
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From assistant to collaborator: getting the most out of GenAI
Little, V. J., Ho, H. H. P. & Velazquez, S., Jan 2026, In: International Journal of Market Research. 68, 1, p. 132-149 18 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Exploring the impact of network brokerage behavior in mutual fund retail markets
Cheah, C. W., Ewe, S. Y. & Ho, H. H. P., 14 Apr 2025, In: International Journal of Retail & Distribution Management. 53, 5, p. 381-397 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Exploring undiscovered country: AI-empowered collective and collaborative epistemic reflexivity (i-CCER)
Ho, H. H. P., Little, V. J. & Eti-Tofinga, B., 2025, In: Journal of Marketing Management. 41, 17-18, p. 1906-1938 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Gender disparities in technology entrepreneurship and implications for global innovation
Radhakrishnan, C. V. & Ho, H. H. P., 7 Feb 2025, (Accepted/In press) The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems. Baikady, R., Sajid, S. M., Przeperski, J., Nadesan, V., Rezaul Islam, M. & Gao, J. (eds.). Living ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, 16 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
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Gender inequality in entrepreneurship: challenges, opportunities, and recommendations
Radhakrishnan, C. V. & Ho, H. H. P., Mar 2025, (Accepted/In press) The Palgrave Handbook of Global Social Problems . Baikady, R., Sajid, S. M., Przeperski, J., Nadesan, V., Islam, M. R. & Gao, J. (eds.). Living ed. Cham Switzerland: Palgrave Macmillan, p. 1–24 24 p.Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter (Book) › Research › peer-review
Prizes
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Best Full Paper Award (Entrepreneurship Track) British Academy of Management 2016
Hui Ping, H. (Recipient), 8 Sept 2016
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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HASS Grant 2025
Soh, K. (Recipient), Hui Ping, H. (Recipient), Su-Ann, N. (Recipient), Teh, P.-L. (Recipient) & Aziz, A. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Other distinction
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Monash University Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences (HASS) Grant Scheme 2025
Zay Hta, M. (Recipient), Hui Ping, H. (Recipient) & Tong, J. (Recipient), Jul 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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School of Business Excellence Awards 2025 for Research Excellence
Hui Ping, H. (Recipient), 2025
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
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School of Business Research Seed Grant 2024
Hui Ping, H. (Recipient), Soh, K. (Recipient), Su-Ann, N. (Recipient) & Keng Lin, S. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Other distinction
Activities
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IEEE Technology and Management Society
Hui Ping, H. (Member)
2026Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Retail Sustainability Strategy Symposium 2025
Misra, A. (Organiser), Hui Ping, H. (Organiser), Ewe, S. Y. (Member of programme committee) & Yee Wen, L. (Member of programme committee)
23 Apr 2025Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to workshop, seminar, course
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IEEE Technology and Management Society
Hui Ping, H. (Member)
2025Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Academy of Management
Hui Ping, H. (Member)
2025 → 2026Activity: External Academic Engagement › Professional association or peak discipline body
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Herman Tse
Tong, J. (Host), Hui Ping, H. (Host), Teh, P.-L. (Host) & Xingyu, F. (Host)
26 Sept 2025Activity: Hosting a visitor types › Hosting an academic or industry visitor
Press/Media
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Shared dreams of light and destiny
Su-Ann, N., Teh, P.-L., Soh, K., Hui Ping, H., Kwok, A. & Keng Lin, S.
24/10/25
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Blogs, Podcasts and Social Media › Social Media Mentions