Muhammad Malik

Muhammad Malik is an Assistant Professor at Cape Breton University's Shannon School of Business, where he contributes expertise in Economics and Sustainability Accounting. Holding a Ph.D. in Economics from Peking University, a Master’s in Economics and Finance, and an undergraduate degree in Applied Accounting from Oxford Brookes University, he is also a member of Canada’s Chartered Professional Accountants (CPA) with 13+ years of global academic and industry experience.

• Education: Ph.D. in Economics, Peking University; M.Sc. in Economics and Finance, Peking University; B.Sc. in Applied Accounting, Oxford Brookes University.

His research focuses on sustainability accounting, foreign direct investment (FDI), environmental economics, and tourism. Notably, his work explores carbon emission dynamics, eco-innovation, and socio-economic impacts of global policies. Recent publications span topics like consumption-based carbon emissions, outward FDI trends, and climate action planning, reflecting interdisciplinary engagement with economics, environmental science, and business strategy.

Muhammad has received prestigious accolades, including the ISSCAD Research Fellowship (Tencent China), a Ph.D. scholarship from China’s CSC, and a Peking Postgraduate scholarship. He serves as an article editor and reviewer for multiple academic journals, underscoring his active role in advancing research in his fields.