Mohamed ZAKRIYA

Mohamed ZAKRIYA is an Associate Professor at IÉSEG School of Management, France, specializing in Finance. He holds a Ph.D. in Management Sciences (Finance) from ESADE Business School, Spain. His academic journey includes roles as a Teaching and Research Assistant at ESADE and Visiting Professorships at institutions in India, including National Institute of Business Excellence and ICFAI Business School. He has also served as Associate Dean (Academics) at Windsor Institute of Management Studies.

Education:

• Ph.D. in Management Sciences (Finance) – ESADE Business School, Spain (2020)
• Master of Research in Management Sciences (Finance) – ESADE Business School, Spain (2016)
• Master of Philosophy in Management – Dr. C.V. Raman University, India (2014)
• Post Graduate Certificate in Planning and Entrepreneurship – Indian Institute of Planning and Management, India (2006)
• Bachelor of Engineering (Medical Electronics) – Visvesvaraya Technological University, India (2004)

His research focuses on Corporate Governance, ESG Investing, and Sustainable Finance. Notable contributions include studies on the impact of governance on environmental performance and the role of ESG ratings in firm valuation. He is a member of LEM (Laboratory of Excellence in Management).

Scientific Awards:

• Best Paper Award, International Conference on Accounting and Finance (2024)
• Best Paper of the Conference Award, Spanish Finance Association (AEFIN) (2024)

Teaching and Research: He teaches courses on Sustainable Finance, Ethics in Finance, and Advanced Corporate Finance. His research explores intersections between corporate governance, ESG metrics, and financial performance.

Labs/Teams: Active member of LEM, contributing to interdisciplinary research in finance and sustainability.