Syed Jawad Hussain

Syed Jawad Hussain is an Associate Professor of Finance and Head of the MSc Financial Technology and Digital Finance program at Montpellier Business School. He holds a PhD from Universiti Malaya (UMT) Malaysia and is a member of the CFA Institute USA and CFA Society France. His research focuses on asset pricing, investment management, quantitative methods, climate finance, and digital finance. He has published extensively in journals like Energy Economics and European Financial Management, and is recognized as a highly cited researcher.

Education:

• PhD in Finance, Universiti Malaya (UMT), Malaysia

Research Interests:

• ESG integration and cryptocurrency markets
• Risk spillovers in commodities and energy sectors
• Machine learning applications in finance
• Climate policy uncertainty impacts
• Tourism sector systemic risk analysis

Scientific Awards:

• Highly Cited Researcher

Grants & Advising:

• Lead researcher on multiple projects funded by international collaborations
• Adviser to MSc Financial Technology programs

Labs/Teams: Active in Montpellier Business School's finance research group focusing on fintech and sustainable finance innovations.