Abul Shamsuddin

Abul Shamsuddin is a Professor of Finance at the University of Newcastle's Newcastle Business School. He holds a PhD from Simon Fraser University, Canada, and has served in leadership roles such as Head and Dean of the Newcastle Business School. His research focuses on Asset Pricing, Islamic Finance, Banking, and Corporate Governance, with over 40 A/A* ranked journal publications. He has supervised 35 doctoral students and contributed to EQUIS and AACSB accreditations for his school. His work spans topics like market efficiency, financial institutions, and corporate governance, with notable studies on Islamic banking efficiency and carbon accounting.

Education:

• PhD, Simon Fraser University, Canada
• Master of Arts, Simon Fraser University
• Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Economics, Jahangirnagar University
• Master of Science in Economics, Jahangirnagar University

Research Interests: Shamsuddin's research emphasizes sustainable finance, banking efficiency, and the integration of Islamic finance principles. He explores how corporate governance impacts financial institutions and the role of environmental policies in corporate decision-making. His work often bridges theoretical models with empirical analysis in emerging and developed markets.

Grants & Funding: He has secured over $273,000 in internal grants for projects on market efficiency and corporate governance, including studies on bank risk evaluation and liquidity in loan markets.

Teaching & Supervision: Teaches corporate finance and portfolio management. Supervised 35 doctoral students, with recent topics including greenwashing in corporate loans and the impact of social capital on firm performance.

Labs/Teams: Leads research initiatives in the Newcastle Business School, focusing on financial markets and sustainable practices, though no specific named labs are highlighted in the text.