Deema Refai is an associate professor in enterprise and entrepreneurship at the University of Leeds and is currently joint editor in chief of The International Journal of Entrepreneurship and Innovation. Deema’s research focus is developed around constrained entrepreneurship, with a particular interest in the refugee and rural contexts, where she has led research projects funded by the British Academy, AHRC and others. Through her work, Deema has developed strong collaborations, particularly in Jordan and the UK. Her work has been published in high-ranked international peer-reviewed journals and presented in a number of national and international conferences.