Rizwan Ahmed

Rizwan Ahmed is a Senior Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Kent's Kent Business School. He serves as Director of Studies for the Department for Accounting and Finance, with prior experience as an Assistant Professor at institutions like the University of Birmingham, Cardiff Business School, and Birkbeck University of London. His research focuses on Sustainable Finance, FinTech, and Corporate Governance, with funding from the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) for collaborative projects.

• Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (HEA-UK)
• Associate Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI-UK)

His publications in journals like Energy Economics and International Journal of Finance and Economics examine intersections between climate risk, financial markets, and regulatory frameworks. He supervises PhD research in areas including Sustainable Finance, Climate Finance, and Corporate Governance in the financial sector.

Research Trends

Recent articles analyze climate change impacts, energy market spillovers, and ESG performance under sanctions, utilizing empirical methods and data from the UK, China, and emerging economies. Methodological innovations include cross-quantilogram analysis and portfolio optimization frameworks.

Scientific Awards

• Fellowship of Higher Education Academy (HEA-UK)
• Associate Fellow Member, Chartered Institute of Securities and Investment (CISI-UK)

Rizwan also acts as a peer reviewer for journals including International Review of Financial Analysis and Technological Forecasting & Social Change.