About
Dr. Iyad Almamlouk joined Swansea University in October 2024 as a Lecturer in Accounting within the Accounting and Finance Department at the School of Management. With over 15 years of professional experience spanning multiple industries including oil, gas, telecommunications, banking and microfinance, he brings substantial practical knowledge to his academic role.
Dr. Almamlouk holds an MSc in International Banking and Finance (with Distinction), where he graduated top of his class and was awarded Best Performing Student. He also completed his PhD in Finance at Swansea University, focusing on the impact of media on corporate financial behaviors.
His research primarily investigates the complex relationships between media coverage and corporate financial decision-making. Dr. Almamlouk examines how media scrutiny affects corporate cash holdings, earnings management practices, and governance structures. His work explores the mechanisms through which information asymmetry is reduced through media channels and how this influences corporate monitoring. He has a particular interest in how local newspaper closures impact corporate behavior, suggesting that media plays a crucial monitoring role in corporate governance.
Dr. Almamlouk's scholarly work demonstrates a consistent focus on the intersection of media, finance, and governance. His research suggests that traditional media, particularly local newspapers, serve as important monitoring mechanisms that influence corporate financial policies and reporting practices. This line of inquiry contributes to our understanding of non-traditional governance mechanisms beyond boards of directors and institutional investors.
- Associate Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (AFHEA)
- Best Performing Student award for MSc in International Banking and Finance
Dr. Almamlouk is actively available for MSc and PhD supervision in areas related to corporate governance, cash holdings, earnings management, media and finance, agency conflicts, and public sector reform. His teaching approach emphasizes active learning strategies and real-world application, promoting equality, inclusivity, and strong student engagement, which has been consistently acknowledged through positive student feedback.
While specific research labs or teams aren't mentioned in the available information, Dr. Almamlouk appears to be an active contributor to the research environment within the Accounting and Finance Department at Swansea University's School of Management, with potential connections to media studies and corporate governance research groups.
