Muhammad Atif

Dr. Muhammad Atif is a Senior Lecturer at RMIT University's School of Economics, Finance and Marketing. He holds academic experience from Griffith University, the University of Essex, and Macquarie University. His research focuses on corporate governance (board dynamics, diversity), corporate sustainability, disclosure practices, and capital markets. His work has been published in leading journals like Journal of Corporate Finance and featured in media outlets such as Forbes and The Conversation. He actively reviews for top-tier journals and has secured multiple research grants. Dr. Atif also has extensive teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.

Research Interests:

• Boardroom gender composition and its financial implications
• Corporate social responsibility and climate finance
• Environmental and social governance (ESG) disclosure practices
• Cash holdings and financial decision-making

Professional Engagements:

• Reviewer for Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Business Finance and Accounting, and others
• Recipient of internal/external research grants
• Supervisor of research students

Media and Outreach:

His research has been highlighted in global media including Forbes, The Telegraph, and The Conversation, reflecting its societal relevance. He is open to collaboration across academia and industry.