Meryem Duygun

Meryem Duygun is Professor of Banking and Finance at Nottingham University Business School, University of Nottingham, holding the Aviva Chair in Risk and Insurance. She directs the INFINITY (Inclusive Financial Technology Innovation Hub) and serves as President of IFABS. Her research focuses on risk modeling, financial technologies, and sustainable finance.

Key research areas include:

• Banking risk and financial stability
• FinTech innovation and digital finance
• Sustainable finance and ESG integration
• Credit risk modeling using AI/ML techniques

Her recent publications predominantly explore financial system resilience during crises, FinTech disruption, and sustainable finance mechanisms. The research employs advanced quantitative methods including artificial intelligence to analyze credit risk, market structures, and systemic vulnerabilities.

Professor Duygun has received multiple prestigious awards including Fellowship of the Academy of Social Sciences and inclusion in Women in FinTech Powerlists. She leads major research projects funded by UKRI-ESRC, British Academy, and Research England, collaborating with institutions including Bank of England and UNIDO.