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Yusuf Hartavi is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the Birmingham Business School, University of Birmingham Dubai, located in Dubai International Academic City. He is also the Head of External Engagement at the Dubai campus, contributing to academic-industry partnerships and outreach initiatives.
Education:
- PhD in Finance, University of Reading
- MSc in International Securities, Investment and Banking
- MSc Business Administration (MBA)
- BSc in Business Administration
- BSc in Industrial Engineering
His research focuses on data-intensive empirical analysis of financial markets, particularly the impact of high-frequency and algorithmic trading on market quality indicators such as liquidity and volatility. He has conducted influential research on the risk profile of the London Stock Exchange’s Alternative Investment Market (AIM), challenging conventional views about its inherent riskiness. His work combines quantitative methods with real-world financial data to inform market structure policies and investment strategies.
His recent publications include a key 2015 book that presents compelling empirical evidence on trading dynamics and risk in AIM, co-authored with leading scholars. The research demonstrates trends in market microstructure and contributes to broader discussions on equity market efficiency and regulation.
Scientific Awards:
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Yusuf Hartavi has extensive teaching experience across undergraduate and postgraduate programs in Financial Markets and Quantitative Finance. He previously served as a sessional lecturer at Henley Business School, where he designed and delivered Programming for Finance workshops. He has taught modules including Financial Modelling Techniques, Corporate Finance, and International Treasury Management. There is no mention of research grants in the provided text.
He is affiliated with the Department of Finance at Birmingham Business School and contributes to research and academic engagement at the University of Birmingham Dubai campus. His work bridges academic research and practical applications in financial services and policy.


