Javad Izadi

Professor Javad Izadi is a Professor of Accounting and Finance at the Claude Littner Business School (CLBS), University of West London. He serves as Course Leader for DBA, MSc Finance and Accounting, and BSc Finance and Management programs. Previously, he held roles at Azad University, University of Sussex, and University of Lancaster before joining UWL in 2015. His academic journey includes a PhD from the University of Sussex and qualifications such as FHEA.

• Education:
  • PhD (University of Sussex)
  • MSc, BA, VTC

Research interests focus on corporate finance, audit practices, cryptocurrency impacts, CSR strategies, and sustainable development goals. He has supervised numerous research degrees and contributed to over 20 peer-reviewed publications since 2015. His work explores financial distress prediction, audit committee diversity effects, and volatility analysis in emerging markets.

Notable publications include studies on cryptocurrency's financial stability implications (2024), CSR's role in retail sector performance (2024), and audit fee determinants in family firms (2023). His research often bridges theoretical frameworks with practical applications in hospitality, banking, and corporate governance contexts.

Teaching responsibilities include leading executive programs and contributing to undergraduate/postgraduate finance curricula. He actively participates in university governance through roles like Critical Reader and membership in the Research Degrees Sub-Committee.