Dr. Iwona Sobol is a Professor at the University of Gdańsk, Faculty of Economics, where she serves as Head of the Department of International Financial Markets and maintains affiliations with the Department of International Business. She holds key roles as a scientific editor for the journal Zeszyty Studenckie WE "Nasze Studia" , member of the Economics and Finance Discipline Council, and participant in the Faculty of Economics Council. Her contact details include office room A338, phone +48 58 523 11 13, and email iwona.sobol@ug.edu.pl. Her research centers on Islamic finance, with emphasis on: Profitability drivers and corruption impacts on Islamic banks Comparative analysis of Islamic versus conventional banking systems Sustainability and generational trends in investment behavior Non-deliverable forwards (NDFs) and FX market structures Factoring services in Poland and the European Union Recent work (2016–2025) reveals deep regional engagement—studying Middle Eastern, GCC, Malaysian, Sudanese, and UK banking sectors—with consistent focus on Sharia-compliant instruments like Mudaraba deposits and regulatory adaptation challenges in non-Muslim-majority economies. She also explores generational shifts in sustainable investment and FX market microstructure. Scientific memberships include: Polish Economic Society IESE Alumni Association No scientific awards were documented in the provided materials. Administrative duties encompass editorial leadership for student publications and faculty governance, but no advising relationships or grant management were specified. Her research infrastructure is institutionally anchored within the Department of International Financial Markets without dedicated lab/team references.











