Afzalur Rashid

Afzalur Rashid is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at the University of Southern Queensland. His expertise spans Corporate Governance, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), and Financial Accounting. He holds a BCom (Hons) from Dhaka University, an MCom from Western Sydney University, and a PhD from the University of Wollongong.

Dr. Rashid's research focuses on corporate governance mechanisms, CSR reporting practices, and their impact on firm performance. He examines how board independence, CEO power, and gender diversity influence CSR disclosure, alongside environmental sustainability topics such as carbon performance and energy consumption. His work also addresses regulatory compliance (e.g., IFRS) and the interplay between economic growth and environmental factors.

Recent publications analyze CSR reporting trends in developing nations, gender diversity's role in CSR investments, and the effects of militarisation on energy use in Myanmar. He contributes to debates on stakeholder expectations in CSR and the cost implications of carbon performance across Asia-Pacific markets.

His research has been published in over 50 papers, with a focus on emerging economies. While no specific awards are listed, his work underscores rigorous analysis of governance structures and their societal implications.