John Dumay

Professor John Dumay is a leading academic in accounting and finance at Macquarie University, Sydney. His research focuses on modern slavery, intellectual capital, non-financial accounting, and sustainability. He holds a PhD from Sydney University (2008), alongside qualifications in management research and education. Recognized globally, he ranks in the top 2% of scientists and was Australia's Top Researcher in Accounting & Taxation (2020, 2022, 2023). He has authored/co-authored over 120 peer-reviewed articles, with collaborations spanning 15 countries. As an editorial leader, he serves as Associate Editor for Accounting Auditing and Accountability Journal and Meditari Accountancy Research, and Deputy Editor for Accounting & Finance.

Education

• PhD in Intellectual Capital in Action: Australian Studies (Sydney University, 2008)
• Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies (Higher Education), University of Sydney (2011)
• Master of Arts in Management Research Methods, Macquarie Graduate School of Management (2006)
• Master of Business Administration, Australian Graduate School of Management (2004)

Research Interests

Professor Dumay explores modern slavery legislation, intellectual capital measurement, corporate sustainability reporting, and research methodologies. His work bridges accounting practices with societal challenges, particularly in supply chain accountability and ethical governance. Recent studies include critical analyses of chocolate industry sustainability and climate-related investor behavior.

Awards & Recognition

• Emerald/EFMD Outstanding Doctoral Research Award (2008)
• Top 2% World Scientist by Stanford/Elsevier (2019–2022, Lifetime)
• Highly Commended Paper Awards across multiple journals

Grants & Projects

• Projects include measuring innovation in Sydney, intellectual capital in universities, and knowledge economy scorecards
• Collaborations in Australia, China, Scandinavia, and Europe

Labs & Teams

He leads interdisciplinary teams addressing wicked problems through critical intellectual capital frameworks. Notable initiatives include the Chocolate Scorecard project evaluating sustainability in cocoa supply chains.