Amir Armanious

Dr. Amir Armanious is a Lecturer in the Finance Discipline Group at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS Business School). With two decades of academic experience, he coordinates finance and economics subjects across undergraduate, Master's, MBA, and PhD programs. His teaching spans global institutions and encompasses innovative methodologies like flipped classrooms and online delivery. He has supervised over 65 MBA theses and examined 40+ projects in economics/finance.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Applied Finance (Macquarie University)
• Ph.D. in Economics (Cairo University)
• Master's degrees in Financial Management, Strategic Planning (Heriot-Watt University) and Economics (Cairo University)
• Certified Public Accountant (Australia), Certified Financial Technician (IFTA)

Research Interests: Focuses on financial crises mechanisms, systemic risk quantification, and Eurozone financial stability. Explores fintech applications, cryptocurrency dynamics, and macroeconomic policy impacts. Utilizes network analysis and econometric modeling to study global financial interdependencies.

Awards:

• UTS Vice-Chancellor's Teaching Excellence Award (2019)
• SIBT Teaching Excellence Award
• Consistently ranked among UTS' Top 20 Academics (2018-2019)

Professional Activities: Serves as associate editor for journals and conference coordinator. Consults for the United Nations, governments, MNCs, and startups on financial stability and risk management. Active in collaborative projects through UTS' Social Impact Grants and industry partnerships.

Key Projects:

• Financial literacy interventions targeting vulnerable groups
• Cryptoasset risk analysis frameworks
• Systemic risk measurement in global financial systems