Ian Kwan

Dr. Ian Kwan is a Senior Lecturer and Education Focussed academic in Finance at the University of New South Wales' School of Banking and Finance. With over 15 years of tertiary teaching experience, he specializes in finance education and strategic alliances research. His academic journey includes a PhD in Business Administration (Finance), a Postgraduate Diploma in Education, and an MBA.

Education

• PhD in Business Administration (Finance), University of Navarra, Spain
• Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Chinese University of Hong Kong
• MBA, Australian Graduate School of Management, UNSW
• BEng (Electrical), University of New South Wales

Research Interests

Ian's research focuses on strategic alliances and their impact on corporate value creation, risk management, and knowledge transfer. His work explores how alliances influence firm performance, debt investor value, and organizational learning. Key themes include alliance relational capabilities and financial valuation methodologies.

Scientific Awards

• Teaching Excellence Award (University of Navarra, 2016)
• Runner-up Best Paper (EIASM Interdisciplinary Workshop, 2011)
• PhD Scholarship (Asociación de Amigos, 2008)
• Multiple UNSW Teaching Award Nominations (2020-2022)

Grants & Sponsorships

• Received over $50,000 in teaching development and career grants from PVCESE
• Secured corporate sponsorship funding for Finance Career Showcase (2022-2023)