Dr Johan Rewilak earned his PhD in Economics from the University of Leicester and joins 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 from the University of South Carolina. He has vast experience teaching both at the undergraduate and graduate level within academia and has supervised several PhD students through to completion as a primary and co-supervisor. Outside of work, he enjoys playing various sports and is an avid follower of Yorkshire County Cricket Club.
Johan’s research focuses on sporting contest design, with particular interest in how the introduction of policies influences participant behaviour, sporting outcomes, revenue generation, and tournament competitiveness. In addition, Johan has conducted research on the economic impact of sporting mega events.
Featured publications
- Rewilak, J. (2025). Did Changing the Ball Manufacturer Impact the Sporting Contest in English Cricket. Journal of Sport Management, 1(aop), 1-10. DOI: 10.1123/jsm.2025-0025
- Rewilak, J., & Watanabe, N. M. (2024). The designated player dilemma: an analysis of demand for star players in Major League Soccer. European Sport Management Quarterly, 1-18. DOI: 10.1080/16184742.2024.2435823
- Rewilak, J. (2021). The (non) determinants of Olympic success. Journal of Sports Economics, 22(5), 546-570. DOI: 10.1177/1527002521992833
- Hayduk, T., & Rewilak, J. (2021). What are the benefits of hosting a sporting mega event? Evidence from industrial firms in China. Journal of Sport Management, 36(2), 118-129. DOI: 10.1123/jsm.2020-0270