Mona Nikidehaghani

Dr. Mona Nikidehaghani is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Business at the University of Wollongong, affiliated with the Faculty of Business and Law. Her expertise lies at the intersection of accounting information and public accountability, with a focus on digitization of public services and social justice, particularly regarding disability policy (NDIS) and welfare systems. She has secured nearly $400,000 in competitive grants for interdisciplinary research on public policy and collaborates with non-profits to improve beneficiaries' lives.

Her research explores how accounting practices shape accountability in public service delivery, influencing policy design and implementation. Notable areas include racial inequality in South African economic policies, pandemic welfare programs like JobKeeper, and algorithmic accountability in welfare systems. She frequently engages with government bodies such as Australia’s Productivity Commission on unpaid carer policies and disability reform.

Mona is a member of the Centre for Responsible Organisational Practices (CROP) and has presented at conferences like the International Social Marketing Conference and Accounting History International Conference. Her work bridges academia and practice, emphasizing applied research with societal impact.