M. Abu Naser

Dr. M. Abu Naser is an Associate Professor at London Metropolitan University's Guildhall School of Business and Law, specializing in corporate governance, behavioral finance, and developmental economics. He has over 20 years of academic and commercial experience, including roles at multinational firms like Ford and Tesco. His research focuses on AI's impact on education and finance, ESG investments, and microfinance-driven poverty reduction. He actively supervises PhD candidates and chairs international conferences like the Organisation Governance Conference and CSR conferences.

Education: Holds a Ph.D., MBA, PGCertEd, PG Dip, AAA, and certifications as a Chartered Management Banker (CMBE). His professional recognitions include Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and Royal Society of Arts (FRSA).

Research Interests: Combines interdisciplinary approaches to address real-world problems through the Centre for Applied Research in Empowering Society and Developing Economics. Key themes include digital technology's role in corporate sustainability, generative AI in academia, and stakeholder governance frameworks.

Publications Trends: Recent work emphasizes AI applications in finance, ESG investing, and cryptocurrency's role in microfinance. His 2024 studies explore generative AI's dual-edged impact on higher education and ESG's role in corporate valuation. Earlier research established foundational work on microfinance's gender empowerment and post-Brexit investment dynamics.

Grants & Awards: Secured multi-institutional grants through international collaborations. Notable achievements include transforming a struggling enterprise into a profitable venture and advising Japanese investors via German Chamber of Commerce. His leadership in organizing global conferences (e.g., IConGFESR) highlights strategic event management skills.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Small Business Clinic supporting startups and SMEs. Collaborates globally with institutions like the University of London and Kirklareli University, Turkey, fostering innovation and cultural exchange.