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Dr. Amir Allam is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting at Aston University's College of Business and Social Sciences. He holds a PhD from the University of Birmingham and is a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA). His research focuses on corporate governance, board characteristics, tax evasion/avoidance, ESG disclosures, and cybersecurity. He has been awarded grants from the British Academy/Leverhulme, HEA, and ESRC, totaling over £147,000. His work appears in journals like Business Strategy and the Environment and International Journal of Accounting.
- Education:
- PhD in Accounting and Finance, University of Birmingham (2005)
- MSc Accounting, Eastern Michigan University (1997)
- BSc Accounting, Cairo University (1991)
Research Interests: Corporate disclosures (modern slavery, environmental issues), board gender diversity, tax policy, and financial inclusion. He has held visiting roles at King’s College London and LSE. His recent projects include analyzing UK modern slavery disclosures through a gender lens and investigating the impact of institutional quality on tax evasion.
Awards & Funding:
- British Academy/Leverhulme Grant (2022-23): £9,702 for modern slavery disclosure research
- HEA Grant (2012-14): £57,702 for IT in accounting curricula
- ESRC Grant (2002-03): £80,000 for online investor relations analysis
Teaching & Roles:
- Teaches Applied Management Accounting and Research Design
- Former External Examiner at Bournemouth University (2010–2013)
- Adjunct Professor at The American University in Cairo (2013)
