Hamid Sakaki

Hamid Sakaki is a Professor of Finance in the School of Business at Central Connecticut State University (CCSU), where he has served since 2017. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley in 2017 and teaches undergraduate and graduate courses including Securities Analysis, International Finance, and Derivatives.

His educational background includes:

• Ph.D. in Finance, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (2017)

Dr. Sakaki's research focuses on Corporate Finance and Financial Markets, with expertise in institutional investor behavior, corporate governance, and commodity-finance linkages. His work bridges theoretical models with real-world applications, particularly examining how ownership stability affects corporate decisions and market outcomes. Recent studies analyze oil price-exchange rate dynamics and political uncertainty's impact on financial reporting.

His 2017-2022 publications reveal consistent exploration of institutional investors' role in corporate innovation, earnings management, and employee safety, alongside investigations into energy market spillovers. Methodologically, he employs advanced econometric techniques to analyze large datasets across Asset Pricing, Corporate Governance, and International Finance domains.

Professional recognition includes:

• American Finance Association (AFA) Student Travel Grant (2016)
• Presidential Graduate Scholarship (2015)

As an active educator, he mentors students through curriculum development and teaches 10 finance courses annually. His research has been presented at major conferences including the American Finance Association meetings, supported by travel grants enabling global academic collaboration. Though specific grant details aren't listed, his conference participation demonstrates sustained research engagement.