Syed Shams

Associate Professor Syed Shams holds a position at the School of Business within the University of Southern Queensland. He specializes in finance, corporate governance, and mergers and acquisitions with a focus on environmental sustainability and board dynamics. His research explores intersections between executive behavior, climate disclosures, and strategic decision-making.

Education:

• Bachelor of Business Administration (BBusAdm) from Dhaka University
• MBA from Dhaka University
• PhD from Monash University

Research Focus: Syed Shams investigates how corporate actions (e.g., M&A strategies, carbon risk management) intersect with governance structures and environmental performance. Recent studies highlight topics such as board gender diversity impacts on acquisitions, CEO influence on climate disclosures, and the role of institutional investors in shaping ESG practices.

Publications: His work spans Climate Finance, Corporate Governance, and Cross-Border M&A, with notable contributions on Google's China operations and cryptocurrency pricing determinants.

Awards/Grants: No awards explicitly listed in available data. Active in grant-seeking for research on climate performance and M&A dynamics.

Labs/Teams: Engaged in interdisciplinary research groups focusing on sustainability and financial markets. Collaborates with institutions globally on climate-related financial risk studies.