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Karen ElliottView profile

Academic

• Fintech
• Corporate Digital Responsibility
• Data and Digital Ethics
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Karen Elliott is Chair and Professor of Practice in Finance and FinTech at the University of Birmingham's Birmingham Business School , Department of Finance. She is Co-Director of the MSc FinTech programme and leads impactful research in Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR), ethical AI, financial inclusion, and sustainable finance. Education : PhD in Sociology, Durham University (2006–2013) MA in Social Research Methods (Sociology), Durham University (2004–2006) PGC in Human Resource Management, University of Sunderland (2000–2001) BSc (Hons) in Sport Science, University of Teesside (1996–1999) Machine Learning Course, LSE (2021, Distinction) R and Python Course, Jumping Rivers (2019) QCA Expert Course, University of St Gallen (2016, Grade A) Her research focuses on ethical and responsible digital innovation , particularly through the lens of Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR). She explores how digital technologies impact society, emphasizing equity, transparency, and inclusion. Her work spans fintech, data ethics, verifiable credentials for vulnerable populations (especially those with dementia), and the reduction of the digital divide. She investigates how AI can be engineered to be trustworthy and fair, ensuring citizen-centered design. Her recent publications reflect a strong trend in ethical AI, digital inclusion, and financial technology , often co-authored with experts in computer science and policy. These works appear in high-impact journals such as IEEE, ACM, Big Data & Society, and Technology in Society, and include influential reports like the Payments Digital Divide Survey. Scientific Awards and Recognition : Standout #35 Women in FinTech Powerlist (Innovate Finance) – 2019, 2020 Listed in Hubs (Governance) category – 2021 Member of the Kalifa Review on the Future of UK FinTech (commissioned by HM Treasury) Karen has secured and led multi-million-pound research projects, including FinTrust, Agency, UKFin Network+ (EPSRC/UKRI funded) , and Finclusion (Gates Foundation/Turing Institute) . She advises on public policy as a member of the Prime Minister’s Champions Group for Dementia (Digital Inclusion Lead) and as an Ambassador for the Digital Poverty Alliance . She also contributes to global standards through her role in the IEEE Global Initiative on Ethics of Autonomous and Intelligent Systems , particularly the IEEE P7000™ series. She co-founded the Corporate Digital Responsibility (.net) initiative and participates in the Digital Responsibility Forum and Radix think tank. She serves on the Editorial Board of the Journal of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies (JEEE) and regularly reviews for journals and UKRI grants. Her interdisciplinary collaborations bridge academia, industry, and government to create a more equitable digital society.

• Financial Technology (FinTech)
• Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology
• Artificial Intelligence in Business
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Daniel (Danny) Gozman is an Associate Professor at the University of Sydney Business School and an Honorary Fellow at Henley Business School, University of Reading. He holds a PhD from the London School of Economics and is a Research Fellow at UCL's Centre for Blockchain Technologies. His academic profile includes multiple institutional affiliations including the Sydney Environment Institute, Sydney Southeast Asia Centre, The Net Zero Institute, The University of Sydney Nano Institute, and the Brain and Mind Centre. His educational background includes BSc (Hons), MSc, PG Cert, MBCS, FHEA, and PhD. Prior to academia, he worked for Accenture and Deloitte. He serves as Senior Editor for the Journal of Information Technology and Associate Editor for the Information Systems Journal and the Journal of Electronic Commerce Research and Applications. Research Interests: Governance, Risk and Compliance (GRC), financial innovation (fintech), emerging technologies (blockchain, AI, Cloud), operational resilience, institutional change in highly regulated industries, innovation mechanisms of fintech firms, equity-based crowdfunding, data analytics in regulatory investigations, and blockchain regulation. Teaching: Data Science in Business, Finding Opportunity in Disruptive Technology, Accounting Information Systems, Enterprise Systems Management, and Business Intelligence Systems. His recent publications span cryptocurrency adoption, frugal fintech ecosystems, AI in education, banking interoperability, conservation engagement, and modular banking architecture. His research has been featured in top journals including European Journal of Information Systems, Journal of Information Technology, and Information Systems Journal. Media Engagement: Regular contributor to major media outlets including MIT Technology Review, Wall Street Journal, ABC Sydney, and SBS World News on topics ranging from digital privacy regulations to cryptocurrency and banking digital transformation. Professor Gozman has advised international law firms and analyst groups and served as an external examiner to higher education institutions. His current funded work focuses on blockchain, regulation and identity, next-generation payment infrastructures, and contested regulatory realms across financial services, energy, law, and health sectors.

• Innovation and Sustainability in FinTech
• Hospitality Management
• Tourism and Visitor Experience
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Malik Muhammad Abid is a Sessional Lecturer and PhD Business Scholar at Central Queensland University (CQU), Australia. He also serves as an ESL teacher at Greenwich College and a journal reviewer. His academic roles include lecturing in Economics and Finance courses, marking, and training assessments. He holds multiple master's degrees in Business, Accounting, and MBA, along with qualifications in TESOL and Training & Assessment. PhD in Business (CQUniversity, commenced May 2021) Cert IV TESOL (Kangan Institute, 2022) Masters in Business (CQU, 2021) Cert IV Training & Assessment (Plenty Training, 2020) MBA (Accounting, Holmes Institute, 2015) Research interests include Innovation & Sustainability in FinTech, Hospitality Management, Tourism Behavior, and Qualitative Research. His recent work focuses on innovation adoption in hospitality sectors and systemic literature reviews. He actively contributes to academic publishing and language education. Teaching spans Higher Education (ECON11026, FINC19011 courses) and Vocational Training, emphasizing practical skills in finance, economics, and English language education.

Clinton OsemwengieView profile

Lecturer

• Legal Dimension of Distributed Ledger Technology/Blockchain in Financial Markets
• Regulation of Emerging Financial Technologies
• Banking Law
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Clinton Osemwengie is a Lecturer in Law and researcher at the University of East London (UEL), affiliated with the Centre of Fintech. He holds a PhD in business and law with expertise in financial technology regulation. His research focuses on blockchain technology adoption in African capital markets and legal frameworks for emerging financial technologies. He previously contributed to the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance's global FinTech resilience study (2022). Qualifications: LLM (London), BL, LLB, MLIBF Research Interests: Legal dimensions of distributed ledger technology, banking regulation, international finance, and corporate financial crime. His work bridges regulatory challenges in fintech innovation and traditional financial systems. Teaching: Leads LLM modules in FinTech Law and Regulation, Business and Financial Law, and LLB Business Law programs at UEL. Professional Affiliations: London Institute of Banking and Finance

• Software Engineering
• Web Engineering
• Model-Driven Engineering
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Luca Mainetti is a Full Professor in the Department of Innovation Engineering at the University of Salento, where he leads the GSA Lab (Graphics and Software Architectures Lab) and founded the Mobile and Multi-Device Applications research group. He has been a key figure in advancing software and web engineering, particularly in model-driven approaches for IoT and service-oriented systems. His research interests include: Software Engineering Web Engineering Model-Driven Engineering for middleware and IoT Service-Oriented Architectures Embedded and mobile applications His recent publications reflect a strong trend toward model-driven development of IoT systems, integration platforms like WoX, and academic entrepreneurship through spin-offs such as VidyaSoft and SofThings. These works emphasize software architecture, automation, and real-world application in domains like FinTech and CRM. Scientific recognitions include: Senior Member of the ACM Member of IEEE Luca Mainetti has supervised over ten doctoral and post-doctoral researchers and coordinated the Doctoral School in Information Engineering from 2012 to 2017. He has held leadership roles including Vice-Director of the Department of Innovation Engineering and Rector’s Representative for the Digital Agenda. He also coordinates the National Technical Committee for Digital University under MIUR, highlighting his influence in national academic ICT policy. He is actively involved in research labs and innovation initiatives, including: GSA Lab – Graphics and Software Architectures Lab (Scientific Director since 2007) IDA Lab – IDentification Automation Lab (Scientific Director, 2008–2016) Spin-off leadership in VidyaSoft and SofThings

• Financial Economics
• Accounting
• Corporate Finance
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Gregorio Labatut Serer is a Professor in the Department of Accountancy at Universitat de València. His research focuses on Financial Economics, Accounting, and Taxation, with particular emphasis on corporate financial compliance, audit reporting, and small business financial risk analysis. His recent publications include empirical studies on gender diversity in financial performance, tax compliance challenges, and the impact of regulatory reforms like PGC and NIA-ES standards on corporate financial reporting. Articles also explore practical case studies in cryptocurrency accounting, goodwill amortization, and cross-border M&A taxation. Corporate Failure Analysis Annual Financial Closing Procedures Intangible Asset Valuation IFRS and Spanish GAAP Adaptation

Ana ArmstrongView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Fintech
• Artificial Intelligence in Finance
• Machine Learning Applications
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Dr Ana Armstrong is a Senior Lecturer in Fintech at the University of Greenwich, affiliated with the School of Accounting, Finance and Economics within the Faculty of Business. She joined the university in January 2022, bringing extensive industry experience as an award-winning fund manager and fintech entrepreneur. Her educational background includes a PhD in quantitative finance and an MBA, with deep expertise in global macro, machine learning, econometrics, and multi-asset portfolio management. Her academic and professional journey reflects a strong integration of technology and finance. Dr Armstrong's research interests lie at the intersection of financial technology and investment science. She focuses on the application of AI and machine learning to enhance portfolio performance, risk modeling, and strategic asset allocation. Her work also emphasizes financial literacy, ESG integration, and regulatory compliance, positioning her at the forefront of modern fintech innovation. While no recent publications are listed in the provided text, her professional contributions suggest a strong applied research trajectory in fintech, algorithmic strategies, and data-driven investment frameworks. Winner of Open London – Mayor of London Award Inclusion in 'Power 100 Women' Dr Armstrong has held leadership roles in managing funds exceeding £45 billion, where she applied advanced tactical allocation and risk management techniques. She is the founder of AIM Cube, a digital financial literacy platform, and serves as a Non-Executive Director and frequent conference speaker. Her media presence includes appearances on Bloomberg, CNBC, CNN, and BBC, where she provides expert commentary on investment and fintech trends. She is actively involved in research and development initiatives that bridge academic theory with real-world financial applications, though specific grants or funded projects are not detailed in the provided content.

Omnia AhmedView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Banking
• Fintech
• Finance
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Omnia Ahmed is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Banking & Fintech at the University of Doha for Science & Technology (UDST). She previously served as Corporate Training Manager at DISS in Doha and held leadership roles as VP of Events in the IMA Qatar Chapter board for three years. Educational Background: PhD Student at Brunel Business School, College of Business, Arts and Social Sciences, Brunel University London Masters in Finance from Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) Research Interests: Omnia’s work bridges traditional finance and Fintech innovation, with a focus on banking systems and managerial accounting. Her expertise extends to talent development and business skills training, reflecting her interdisciplinary engagement with financial technologies and corporate education. Awards & Certifications: Associate Professional in Talent Development from ATD Certified practitioner trainer & Instructional Designer from Canada Global Center Certified Managerial Accountant Omnia has extensive experience advising both governmental and private institutions in finance. She also works as a freelance corporate trainer in management and finance, demonstrating a commitment to advancing professional development and education across sectors.

Monomita NandyView profile

Professor

• Corporate Finance
• Sustainability and Climate Change
• Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
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Professor Monomita Nandy is a leading academic in Accounting and Finance at Brunel Business School , Brunel University of London. She holds two PhDs from the University of Calcutta and the University of Rome Tor Vergata, and has held leadership roles including Vice Dean International and Director of Postgraduate Programmes. Qualifications : PhD in Money and Finance (Rome Tor Vergata), PhD in Business Finance (Calcutta University) Research Interests : Interdisciplinary studies on digitalisation for sustainable development, corporate finance, blockchain applications, AI in banking, and climate change accounting Research Trends : Her recent publications focus on machine learning in financial risk prediction , blockchain-climate finance integration , gender-tax evasion dynamics , and socio-environmental innovation . These works bridge Artificial Intelligence , Environmental Economics , and Corporate Governance disciplines. Scientific Awards : 10th Venus International Women Award (2025) Brunel Best Teacher Awards (2019, 2021) Teach Brunel Innovation Award (2018) PhD Supervision : She has supervised 8 doctoral theses on topics ranging from director networks in CSR to AI-blockchain healthcare applications , with several students receiving Dean's Best PhD awards. Labs & Teams : Leads Lab 5 (Global Business Governance) at Brunel's Centre for Entrepreneurship and Sustainability, and contributes to the university's Centre for AI. She serves on editorial boards for International Journal of Finance & Economics and Business Strategy & Environment .

Grigorios TheodosopoulosView profile

Associate Professor

• Accounting for Business Models
• Sustainability in Accounting
• Disruptive Technologies in Accounting
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Grigorios Theodosopoulos is a Reader (Associate Professor) in Accounting and Finance at Brunel Business School, Brunel University London, where he has been a faculty member since 2012. He leads the Business Accounting Division and is a member of the Accounting and Auditing Research Group. He holds a PhD and is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and a Certified Management & Business Educator by the Chartered Association of Business Schools. He is actively involved in academic leadership, curriculum development, and external examiner roles at institutions including Cranfield University and the University of Hertfordshire. His research focuses on accounting for business models , sustainability in accounting , disruptive technologies (including blockchain), forensic accounting , and accounting education . He has published in leading journals such as Critical Perspectives on Accounting , Meditari Accountancy Research , and Journal of Business Research . His work often bridges practice and theory, particularly in the context of voluntary and healthcare sectors. The recent articles highlight a strong trend in sustainability reporting, blockchain adoption in auditing, financial literacy in cryptocurrency investment, and pedagogical innovation in accounting education. His publications reflect a consistent focus on real-world applications, educational impact, and technological transformation in accounting. Exemplary teaching in Brunel Business School award (2022) Nominated for 'Calm in the Eye of the Storm' award (2022) Best Module (Large) University Prize (2019) Most Innovative Form of Assessment University Prize (2018) Best Poster award at CABS Conference (2018) Grigorios has supervised over 100 undergraduate and postgraduate dissertations and currently offers PhD supervision in accounting for business models, sustainability, disruptive technologies, and accounting education. He has led the development of multiple academic programmes, including the MSc Accounting and Business Intelligence, and has served as a Recognised Programme Developer at Brunel University. He has also provided oversight for programme design across various colleges, demonstrating cross-disciplinary engagement. He is actively involved in advancing pedagogy through research and has served as an external examiner at several universities, contributing to quality assurance in higher education. His work reflects a deep commitment to both academic excellence and educational innovation.

Dominik PiehlmaierView profile

Associate Professor

• Consumer Behavior
• Overconfidence
• Behavioral Finance
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Dominik Piehlmaier is an Associate Professor in Marketing (Strategy and Marketing) at the University of Sussex Business School and a Visiting Fellow at the University of Cambridge Judge Business School. He holds a Ph.D. in Consumer Behavior from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has held prestigious fellowships at Stanford University and the University of Oxford’s Bennett Institute for Applied Data Science. His academic journey reflects a strong interdisciplinary foundation in consumer science, quantitative methods, and behavioral economics. His research centers on overconfidence, a cognitive bias influencing decision-making in finance, health, and consumer contexts. He employs advanced quantitative techniques, including Bayesian inference and quasi-experimental modeling, often using large-scale datasets such as electronic health records. His work spans behavioral finance, public health, and marketing analytics, with a focus on how cognitive biases affect real-world outcomes. Dominik’s recent publications, including in The Lancet Diabetes & Endocrinology , JAMA Psychiatry , and the Journal of Consumer Research , reflect a growing trend toward interdisciplinary research that bridges marketing with public health and data science. His studies often analyze national health data to understand behavioral patterns during crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, demonstrating the societal relevance of his work. He has been recognized with the 2023 Research Excellence Award for Emerging Scholars and is an inducted member of Phi Kappa Phi, the oldest and most selective interdisciplinary honor society in the U.S. His research has received extensive media coverage from major outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, BBC, Sky News, and Cosmopolitan, amplifying its public impact. Dominik has secured competitive grants from the Medical Research Council (MRC) and the British Academy to support his research on overconfidence and public health. He actively supervises postgraduate students and teaches advanced marketing analytics, having developed the module Advanced Marketing Analytics at Sussex. His teaching emphasizes hands-on data collection and statistical coding using tools like Qualtrics and Stata. He is involved in professional service, including membership on the American Council on Consumer Interests Membership Committee. He also contributes to public engagement through media interviews and impact narratives on topics such as financial overconfidence, panic buying, and youth risk behavior.

Ahmad Abd RabuhView profile

Senior Lecturer

• Business Analytics
• Financial Technologies (FinTech)
• Digital Transformation
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Dr. Ahmad Abd Rabuh is a Senior Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Business Analytics at Oxford Brookes Business School, Oxford Brookes University. He is a member of the Analytics, Information Systems and Operations (AISO) group and serves as subject coordinator for AISO, contributing to academic leadership and curriculum development. He is also affiliated with the Artificial Intelligence and Data Analysis Network (AIDAN) and is a fellow at the Oxford Regions, Innovation and Enterprise Lab (ORIEL). His educational background includes a PhD, MBA, and BSc, and he holds the status of Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA). His teaching spans undergraduate and postgraduate programs such as BSc in Accounting and Finance, MSc in Management and Business Analytics, and the Oxford Brookes MBA, covering modules like Business Intelligence, Data-Driven Decision Making, and Managing the Digital Business. Dr. Abd Rabuh’s research focuses on the transformative role of big data analytics, AI/ML, open banking, and distributed ledger technologies in FinTech and InsureTech. He explores how data science can enhance services in public, SME, and private sectors—including urban planning, financial inclusion, and healthcare. His work emphasizes open data and breaking platform silos to democratize access to financial services. The available publication highlights his interest in analyzing shifts in information systems research using text analytics. His recent research impact includes developing a deep learning model for parametric crop insurance in developing countries (pilot in Colombia) and analyzing traffic emissions in Bristol to identify urban bottlenecks. He is currently enhancing CRM software for SMEs with advanced analytics and machine learning capabilities. Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) He supervises undergraduate, postgraduate, and MBA dissertations on topics like digital transformation in banking, ESG finance, and organizational design in defense firms. He has contributed to the validation of the MSc in Management and Business Analytics under the IDEAS framework. His consultancy work includes enhancing ProspectSoft CRM with analytics layers. There is no mention of external grants, but his Knowledge Transfer Partnership project indicates applied research collaboration. Dr. Abd Rabuh is actively involved in research centers such as ORIEL and professional networks including the Association of Information Systems (AIS) and the UK FinTech Academics Network (UK FAN). He regularly participates in key conferences like ECIS and Credit Scoring & Credit Control.

Mohammadreza BolandnazarView profile

Assistant Professor

• Finance
• Asset Pricing
• Market Microstructure
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Mohammadreza Bolandnazar is an Assistant Professor at the Bert W. Wasserman Department of Economics and Finance, Zicklin School of Business, City University of New York, Baruch College. His research focuses on asset pricing, market microstructure, and FinTech. Education PhD in Finance and Economics, Columbia University (2021) M.Phil. in Finance and Economics, Columbia University M.Sc. in Finance, University of British Columbia M.Sc. in Operations and Logistics, University of British Columbia B.Sc. in Mathematics and Electrical Engineering, Sharif University of Technology Research Highlights : His work on market microstructure examines information expiration dynamics, while his operations research contributions address supply chain optimization challenges. Keywords: Finance, Operations Research, Asset Pricing. Awards 2020 Dimensional Fund Advisors Distinguished Paper Prize for research on private information trading Contact: mohammadreza.bolandnazar@baruch.cuny.edu

Jacelly CespedesView profile

Assistant Professor

• Household Finance
• Financial Intermediation
• FinTech
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Jacelly Cespedes is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Carlson School of Management , University of Minnesota. Her research spans household finance , financial intermediation , and FinTech , addressing critical issues like mortgage cramdown, housing wealth impacts on career outcomes, and financial technologies' effects on wage inequality. Education : Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas at Austin (2018). Her work has been accepted in top journals such as the Review of Financial Studies and Review of Corporate Finance Studies , with ongoing research on instant payment systems, bankruptcy provisions, and credit policies. She has received funding from the NBER-HF Small Grants Program and presented at conferences like the WFA , ABFER Annual Conference , and AFA 2025 . Her accolades include the WFA-CFAR Award in Honor of Professor Stuart I. Greenbaum . She advises on financial technologies and labor markets, with studies featured in Columbia Law School’s Blue Sky Blog and Forbes .

• Frugal Innovation
• Entrepreneurship
• Emerging Markets
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Dennys Eduardo Rossetto is an Associate Professor at SKEMA Business School, affiliated with the GREDEG Research Group (Law, Economics, Management). He operates within the Growth, Industry, and Markets (PCIM) research pole and the CREAPODE team (Creation, Performance, Business Organization). His academic focus centers on innovation dynamics in resource-constrained environments. Research interests span: Frugal Innovation : Developing cost-effective solutions for emerging markets Entrepreneurial Resilience : Strategies for crisis adaptation (e.g., pandemics, economic disruptions) Sustainable Transformation : Integrating eco-efficiency with business innovation Emerging Markets : Context-specific innovation models in developing economies His recent publications (2020-2025) demonstrate a consistent focus on frugal innovation frameworks, crisis management in emerging economies, and entrepreneurial responses to systemic disruptions. The work integrates qualitative methodologies and case studies, with strong emphasis on practical applications in banking, education, and community development sectors. Rossetto contributes to the CREAPODE research team exploring organizational creation and performance dynamics, particularly through the lens of innovation capabilities in volatile contexts.