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Silvia Zia is a Lecturer (Education Focused) in the Department of Finance at the University of Melbourne since 2023. She specializes in quantitative research, innovative teaching practices, simulation trading, and curriculum development. Her career includes roles at Monash University, RMIT, and Charles Sturt University (CSU), where she held positions such as Associate Lecturer, Lecturer, Senior Lecturer (RMIT), and Lead Tutor (Monash).
She earned her PhD in Corporate Finance from RMIT University in 2009. Her research focuses on corporate finance, capital structure determinants, empirical finance, social science, and financial literacy. Notable publications appear in journals like International Review of Economics & Finance and Economic Modelling.
Her teaching excellence has been recognized via awards including the Dean’s Commendation for Teaching Excellence, College of Business Learning & Teaching Achievement Award, and multiple Dean’s Purple Letters for student evaluations.
She has contributed to curriculum design and course development across multiple institutions, emphasizing practical pedagogy and financial literacy education.
