Speaker Speaker

Dr. S. R. Osmani is Professor of Development Economics at Ulster University in the United Kingdom and a Visiting Professor at Brac University, Dhaka. He obtained his PhD in economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science, and worked as a researcher at the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS) and the World Institute for Development Economics Research (WIDER) in Helsinki, before joining Ulster University. He has published widely on issues related to poverty, inequality, famine, microcredit, human rights, and development issues in general. His publications include Economic Inequality and Group Welfare, Poverty and Vulnerability in Rural Bangladesh, Theory and Practice of Microcredit (co-authored), and the jointly edited volume The Cambridge Handbook of the Capability Approach.

For more details - 

Ulster University:
https://pure.ulster.ac.uk/en/persons/siddiqur-osmani

ORCiD:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3632-9150

Professor Dr. Mohammad Kabir Hassan is a Professor of Finance in the Department of Economics and Finance at the University of New Orleans. He currently holds four endowed Professorships and the Moffet Chair of World Resources Prices and Economic Development at the University of New Orleans. Professor Hassan won the 2016 Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Prize in Islamic Banking and Finance.   Professor Hassan is in the top 2% of cited authors, according to a 2024 Standford University Survey. According to the 20024 ScholarGPS, Dr. Hassan's research publication puts him #1 in Islam, #110 in Economics, and #343 in social sciences worldwide. Professor Hassan is the 2019 University of Louisiana System Outstanding Educator recipient, the 2019 Life-long Research Achievement Award, and the 2018 UNO Nick Mueller International Leadership Medallion Winner. Professor Hassan is Editor-in-Chief of several scholarly journals published by reputable publishers. Dr. Hassan has won numerous awards from professional academic societies for research and innovative teaching. Hassan was a Senior Fulbright Scholar for 2022-2024. He has served on the AAOIFI AGEB Board since 2020 and is Chairman of the AAOFIF Education Board. Professor Hassan has recently been named Hamid D. Habib Chair of Finance at the Institute of Business Administration, Karachi, Pakistan. Professor Hassan has recently been named an Honorary Professor at the University of Jordan, Jordan.

For more details - 

University of New Orleans:
https://www.uno.edu/profile/faculty/mohammad_hassan

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/m-kabir-hassan/16/19a/424

Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=56073142200

ORCiD
http://orcid.org/0000-0001-6274-3545

Jawad Syed, Ph.D., FCPHR, is a Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at the Suleman Dawood School of Business (AACSB accredited), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS) since 2016. Previously, he worked at the University of Kent as a Reader during 2007-14 and the University of Huddersfield as a Professor during 2014-16. His research and teaching interests include diversity management, human resource management, leadership, strategy, and business ethics. Professor Syed obtained his Ph.D. in Business from Macquarie University (2008) and completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at the University of Kent (2008). Prior to that, he received a Master of International Business from Western Sydney University (2001). He has also attended Institute for Management and Leadership in Education (MLE) at the Harvard University Graduate School of Education (2017), and Global Colloquium for Participant-Centered Learning (2019) at Harvard Business School (HBS). He has also attended Directors Training Program (DTP) at LUMS (2022) which is endorsed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP). Prof Syed is a Co-Chair (2022-2025) of the European Academy of Management’s (EURAM) Gender, Race, and Diversity in Organizations (GRDO) Special Interest Group. He is the president of the South Asian Academy of Management (SAAM) since 2016. He is a Fellow Certified HR Professional (FCPHR) of the Australian HR Institute (AHRI) since 2021 and, prior to that, an Academic Fellow of CIPD during 2014-22. In academic leadership roles, Prof Syed has served as Dean of the Suleman Dawood School of Business (LUMS), Head of People, Management and Organizations Group (University of Kent), and Director of Talent, Diversity and Development Research Group (University of Huddersfield). Professor Syed has edited and authored eight books and written more than 100 journal articles, including his articles in the British Journal of Management Human Relations, Gender, Work & Organization, Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, Business Ethics Quarterly, Journal of Business Ethics, and Human Resource Management Journal. His books include Human Resource Management: A Global and Critical Perspective (Palgrave Macmillan), Managing Diversity and Inclusion: An International Perspective (Sage), China’s Belt and Road Initiative in a Global Context (Springer), Employee Motivation in Saudi Arabia: An Investigation into the Higher Education Sector (Palgrave Macmillan), Religious Diversity in the Workplace (Cambridge), Managing Gender Diversity in Asia: A Research Companion (Edward Elgar), and Managing Cultural Diversity in Asia: A Research Companion (Edward Elgar). Prof Syed was conferred the Sitara-e-Imtiaz (the third-highest civilian award in Pakistan) in 2011 by the President of Pakistan for his contributions and public service in the field of equality and diversity management. Prof Syed has successfully supervised 11 Ph.D. students to completion and has examined more than 20 Ph.D. theses at high-ranking universities such as the University of Melbourne, University of Bath, University of Cape Town, AUT University, University of Malaya, etc. As a consultant and executive trainer, Professor Syed has helped several business and public sector organizations and higher education institutions in the areas of strategy, leadership development, human resource management, family business, diversity, ethics, pedagogy, communication, and change management.

For more details - 

Lahore University of Management Sciences:
https://lums.edu.pk/lums_employee/4821

LinkedIn:
https://pk.linkedin.com/in/jawad-syed

Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=23098868700

ORCiD:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8796-1888

Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=LBZjARAAAAAJ

Prof Javed Siddiqui is a Professor of Accounting at the Alliance Manchester Business School, the University of Manchester and currently the Director of Social Responsibility for the school. He is also a member of the Research Advisory Board of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales (ICAEW) and sits in the Due Process Oversight Committee of the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI). Javed's primary fields of research are auditing, corporate governance and corporate social responsibility (CSR) reporting, especially in the context of developing economies. Professor Siddiqui's research has been funded by the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Scotland (ICAS), the UK Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Bangladesh Institute of Capital Markets set up by the Government of Bangladesh. Professor Siddiqui worked with international development agencies, such as the World Bank and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Big Four accountancy firms, as well as national level professional accountancy bodies. Javed's work has consistently appeared in reputed accounting and management journals, and been cited by important professional and policy making bodies, such as the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC), ICAEW and the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in the UK.
Professor Siddiqui was invited by the UK House of Commons select committee on Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) to provide evidence on auditing and corporate governance issues. In 2022, Thomson Reuters named Professor Javed Siddiqui in their prestigious list of highly cited researchers who have demonstrated 'significant influence' through the publication of multiple highly cited papers. Javed is currently an Associate Editor of the Sustainability Accounting, Management and Policy Journal, and sits in the editorial board of a number of other internationally reputed journals. Javed has held a number of senior academic leadership roles, including the school Director for post-graduate taught (PGT) programmes, Programme Director for MSc Accounting and Finance and MSc Accounting programmes. Professor Siddiqui is currently an external examiner for Accounting undergraduate awards offered by Arab Open University and University of Mauritius, having previously held similar roles at the University of Southampton, University of Essex and University of Hull. Prof Siddiqui was an external member of the Financial Reporting and Corporate Governance Committee of the Bangladesh Securities and Exchange Commission (BSEC). He also sits in the academic advisory panel for the UK Commonwealth Scholarship Commission. Professor Siddiqui has held previous academic positions at the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, and is a recipient of the Chancellor's Gold Medal and the Kali Narayan Scholarship from the university for his academic performance at the undergraduate level, as well as the Commonwealth Scholarship funded by the Association of Commonwealth Universities.

For more details - 

University of Manchester, UK:
https://research.manchester.ac.uk/en/persons/javed.siddiqui

LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/javed-siddiqui-a0625721

Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=26436339900

ORCiD
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7663-0960

Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.co.uk/citations?user=uRNb7ZUAAAAJ&hl=en

Professor Dr. Nurul Shahnaz Mahdzan is a distinguished scholar in finance, specializing in consumer and behavioral finance, fintech adoption, risk management, and the financial services industry. She is a Professor at the Department of Finance, Faculty of Business & Economics, University of Malaya, where she previously served as Head (2019–2023). She holds a PhD from the University of Nottingham (UK), an MBA from the University of Malaya, and a BBA from Ohio University (USA), giving her an international academic exposure that has shaped her perspectives on education and finance. Her research focuses on financial literacy, financial well-being, savings behavior, investment risk-taking, fintech adoption, and susceptibility to financial fraud, with numerous publications in high-impact academic journals. With a decade of experience in the banking and insurance industries before transitioning to academia, her deep understanding of personal finance continues to drive her research and engagements. She was a Plenary Speaker at the Malaysian National Financial Literacy Symposium (NFLS 2023) and has been invited as a Keynote Speaker at multiple international conferences, sharing her insights on financial literacy, fintech, and economic behavior. She also sits on the Board of Advisors for Rezkilah, a financial education platform in Malaysia that empowers Malaysians with financial knowledge. She is frequently featured in national media; she provides expert commentary on financial and economic issues. Additionally, she serves as a panel assessor for research grants under the Malaysian Ministry of Higher Education and actively contributes to discussions on financial literacy and well-being in Malaysia and beyond.

For more details - 

Universiti Malaya, Malaysia:
https://umexpert.um.edu.my/n_shahnaz.html

LinkedIn:
https://my.linkedin.com/in/shahnaz-mahdzan-4a934b57

Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55642539000

ORCiD:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4700-9654

Prof. Dr. Zuraidah Mohd Sanusi is currently serving as the Director of the Accounting Research Institute, a Higher Institution Centre of Excellence (HICoE) at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Malaysia. With over three decades of academic and research experience, she is internationally recognized for her contributions in the fields of financial criminology, auditing, management accounting, and corporate governance. She holds a Doctorate in Business Administration (Accounting) from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and both Master's and Bachelor of Science degrees in Accounting from Syracuse University, New York, USA. Prof. Zuraidah has been with UiTM since 1992 and is among the top 5% of world scientists in Accounting & Finance and Economics & Econometrics, ranking No. 1 in UiTM under the World Scientist and University Rankings 2023-2025. Her academic excellence is reflected in her publication record of over 200 articles in high-impact journals and an H-index exceeding 30. She has received numerous accolades, including best paper awards at international conferences and gold medals in research and innovation exhibitions. She has successfully supervised 20 PhD graduates and regularly mentors emerging researchers. Previously, she served as the Director of the Centre for Profiling and Assessment at the Institute of Leadership and Development (ILD), UiTM, where she led the development of competency-based leadership models. She also holds editorial roles in several journals, including Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Governance and Accountability Studies. Prof. Zuraidah actively engages in collaborative research, international seminars, and scholarly exchanges. A sought-after speaker, she delivers talks on leadership, financial criminology, research methodology, and publication strategies, further contributing to capacity building across academia and industry.

For more details - 

Universiti Teknologi MARA, Malaysia:
https://accountancy.uitm.edu.my/index.php/en/corporate/staff-directory/professors/39-prof-dr-zuraidah-mohd-sanusi

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/zuraidah-mohd-sanusi-24b183207/?originalSubdomain=my

Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=57235636100

ORCiD:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8047-4219

Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com.my/citations?user=L9bwo3sAAAAJ&hl=en

Prof. Dr. Christiane Hellbach is a distinguished academic and administrator at the Ostbayerische Technische Hochschule (OTH) Amberg-Weiden in Germany. She serves as Vice President for Sustainability, Continuing Education, Gender and Diversity, and Marketing

For more details - 

OTH Amberg-Weiden, Germany:
https://www.oth-aw.de/en/university/about-our-university/staff/hellbach-christiane

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/prof-dr-christiane-hellbach-17904a174/?originalSubdomain=de

Professor Dr. Muhammad Moshfique Uddin is currently working as a Professor of Financial Management at Leeds University Business School, University of Leeds, UK. Before joining Leeds, he worked at the University of York, UK, Leeds Beckett University, UK, and the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh. In addition, he is working as a visiting Professor and an Honorary Professor at Western University, Canada, and the University of Wollongong, Australia, respectively. His research revolves around issues like corporate restructuring, alternative financing, and capital markets. He is also interested in exploring the role of institutions and culture in shaping up financial decisions. He has published over 40 research papers in various ABS-listed journals along with a book and several book chapters. He regularly attends and presents papers at national and international conferences and actively participates in conferences as a keynote speaker and session chair. He has supervised a number of PhD students to completion and regularly examines PhD theses both nationally and internationally. He is also active in editorial responsibilities. Currently, he is working as an Associate Editor for Human Resource Management Journal, which is an elite journal (ABS 4*), and for Annals of Corporate Governance. He is also a member of the Editorial Board for the Journal of Knowledge Management. He also worked as a Senior Editor for the International Journal of Emerging Markets.

For more details - 

University of Leeds:
https://business.leeds.ac.uk/departments-accounting-finance/staff/1684/professor-muhammad-moshfique-uddin

LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/moshfique-uddin-98421972

Scopus:
https://www.scopus.com/authid/detail.uri?authorId=55642539000

ORCiD:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1035-0365

Dr. Hafiz Hoque is a Professor of Finance in Swansea University. Professor Hafiz Hoque’s research focuses on the intersection of real-world problems and corporate finance issues. His current research interest includes director’s network, credit default swaps, green innovation, corporate misconduct, pay transparency, climate change and finance, ESG, artificial intelligence, and textual analysis. He has attracted significant grant incomes over the last fifteen years. His research work has been presented at various conferences worldwide. He has an extensive publication record in 4* and 3* ABS listed journals including Journal of Corporate Finance and Journal of Banking and Finance. He is the Director of the Hawkes Centre for Empirical Finance. He serves as ad hoc referee for many journals including Journal of Banking and Finance, European Financial Management, Journal of corporate Finance. He is an associate editor of Journal of International Finance and Economics and Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting. Hafiz (together with Douglas and Eilnaz) has edited a book titled: “Raising finance: From traditional to new forms of entrepreneurial finance” (in press) published by World Scientific Publishing. Hafiz Hoque holds a Ph.D. degree in finance from Bayes (Formerly Cass) Business School, University of London.

For more details - 

Swansea University:
https://www.swansea.ac.uk/staff/h.hoque

LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hafiz-hoque-817aba29

ORCiD:
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4354-3895

Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=V5WBpjsAAAAJ&hl=en

Dr. Mostafa M. Hasan is a Professor in the Department of Accounting and Corporate Governance at Macquarie University, Sydney. Prior to joining Macquarie, he held academic positions at Curtin University and the University of Dhaka. Professor Hasan’s research focuses on the intersection of accounting and financial economics, with wide-ranging interests in corporate governance, corporate finance, sustainability, and disclosure. His work has been published in many prestigious journals, including Management Science, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Accounting Review, British Accounting Review, Energy Economics, Corporate Governance: An International Review, Business & Society, Accounting and Business Research, International Review of Financial Analysis.

Professor Hasan has achieved sustained growth in citations, demonstrating his research impact and recognition. He was featured in Stanford University’s list of the top 2% most-cited researchers worldwide in accounting for 2022, 2023 and 2024. His Google Scholar profile reflects an h-index of 39 and over 5,900 citations.

Professor Hasan serves as an Associate Editor for Abacus and the Journal of International Financial Management and Accounting, and as an ad hoc Associate Editor for the British Accounting Review. He is also on the editorial boards of Advances in Accounting and the Journal of International Accounting, Auditing and Taxation. He also serves as ad hoc reviewer for many journals, including the Journal of Financial and Quantitative Analysis, Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and Finance, European Accounting Review, British Accounting Review, Energy Economics, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, Corporate Governance: An International Review, among others.

For more details - 

Macquarie University:
https://researchers.mq.edu.au/en/persons/mostafa-hasan

LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mostafa-monzur-hasan-04362657

ORCiD:
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2891-2979

Google Scholar:
https://scholar.google.com.au/citations?user=vnqhwNIAAAAJ&hl=en