Elham Kalhor’s research focuses on the internationalization of SMEs, with particular attention to family businesses, market systems, and strategic management. Recently, she has expanded her work to include sustainability in SMEs across different European regions. Building on this, she investigates innovation ecosystems and the role of technology in driving regenerative business models in SMEs. Her research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods.

Elham is also involved in interdisciplinary research collaborations on crisis management and branding in family firms, including studies on legacy crises from a clan culture perspective and the role of royal warrants as symbols of brand heritage.