Fariz Huseynov

Fariz Huseynov serves as Professor and Chair in the Department of Transportation, Logistics and Finance at North Dakota State University's College of Business. His expertise spans corporate finance, international finance, and banking, with research examining corporate tax avoidance, accounting manipulations, and capital structure decisions. He teaches Advanced Financial Management, International Finance, and Investment Analysis while advising NDSU's $1.3 million student managed investment fund.

His academic credentials include:

• PhD in Finance from University of Memphis
• MBA in Finance from Ball State University
• BBA from Istanbul University, Turkey
• AD in Banking from Marmara University, Turkey

Dr. Huseynov's research investigates how corporate decisions impact financial markets, particularly during economic crises. Current projects analyze tax avoidance behaviors around financial crises, financing strategies for uncertain growth opportunities, and how brand reputation influences accounting manipulations. His interdisciplinary work bridges finance with marketing and development economics.

His 15 recent publications (2012-2025) in journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and Financial Management reveal consistent focus on tax policy, earnings management, and capital structure. Notable trends include cross-regional analyses (Africa, Central Asia, Azerbaijan) and empirical examinations of regulatory impacts like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. His work increasingly incorporates FinTech and behavioral elements like gambling preferences in M&A decisions.

As faculty adviser for NDSU's student managed investment fund, he mentors students in real-world portfolio management of $1.3 million assets. He maintains industry connections through collaboration with the CFA Society of Minnesota and contributes to Azerbaijan's development via media appearances. His peer-review activities for top journals including Journal of Corporate Finance and Journal of Banking and Finance demonstrate academic leadership.

Dr. Huseynov actively engages with research networks through presentations at Financial Management Association conferences and interdisciplinary collaborations examining brand equity's role in financial reporting. His work with co-authors across multiple continents reflects a globally oriented research approach focused on practical applications in corporate finance and economic policy.