Khandokar Mohammad Istiak

Dr. Khandokar Mohammad Istiak is an Associate Professor in the Department of Economics, Finance and Real Estate at the Mitchell College of Business, University of South Alabama. With expertise in macroeconomics, monetary economics, and financial economics, he has authored 25 research papers accumulating over 600 citations and secured multiple research grants. He serves as Associate Editor for Open Economies Review and reviews for 10 international journals.

• Ph.D. in Economics, University of Calgary, Canada
• M.A. in Economics, University of Arizona
• M.S.S. in Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh
• B.S.S. in Economics, University of Dhaka, Bangladesh

His research focuses on macroeconomic dynamics, monetary policy, and financial uncertainty, with publications in journals such as Macroeconomic Dynamics and Economic Modelling. He emphasizes quantitative methods and business forecasting in his teaching, covering topics like time series analysis and econometrics.

• Excellence in Research Award (2020)

Dr. Istiak contributes to academic leadership through editorial roles and has taught a range of courses from undergraduate to doctoral levels, including seminars on business analytics and macroeconomics principles.