معرفی
Dr. Saqib Aziz is a Full Professor of Finance at Rennes School of Business (France), currently serving as Academic Associate Dean for Research and Director of DBA Programmes. He holds a PhD in Finance from Université de Rennes 1 (2016) and has held academic roles at institutions like SKEMA Business School and IESEG School of Management. His research focuses on corporate finance, M&A, banking stability, and sustainable finance. He has published extensively in top-tier journals like European Financial Management and International Review of Financial Analysis. Aziz has received the Prix Recherche IGR-IAE Fondation (2018) and serves on editorial boards, including the Journal of Financial Management & Economics. He has organized major conferences like the 38th International AFFI Conference (2022) and contributed to policy-related training sessions on financial risk and technology.
Education:
- Ph.D. Finance, University of Rennes 1, France (2016)
- Master SKEMA Business School, Lille, France (2008)
- M.B.A., NUST Business School, Pakistan (2002)
His work bridges theoretical finance with practical applications in corporate governance, cross-border M&A, and sustainability. Key themes include the impact of political risk on corporate decisions, cultural factors in M&A success, and machine learning applications in finance. Recent studies explore how societal trust influences Sukuk markets and environmental policies affect insolvency risk.
Professional Contributions:
- Refereed over 50 academic articles for journals like Banker, Markets & Investors and Applied Economics
- Trained faculty on Bloomberg terminals and fintech topics
- Advisor on risk management for institutions like GARP
Labs/Teams: Active in Rennes School of Business’s research centers, particularly the AI-Driven Business and Financial Market & Corporate Outcomes (FMCO) groups. Collaborates with global networks like CEMS and the Financial Engineering and Banking Society.
