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Personal Statement

I am a Teaching Fellow at the University of Strathclyde, Bahrain Campus, Business School, with a Ph.D. in Accounting and Finance from Universiti Utara Malaysia. Over the past eight years, I have gained extensive experience in higher education, including teaching, program leadership, and student mentorship. Previously, I served as Program Head for the Bachelor of Science in Accounting and Finance at the University of Technology, Bahrain, and also worked with the University of Bahrain.
My research focuses on corporate governance, research and development, board diversity, and green finance, reflecting my interest in linking academic insights with practical business challenges. I am passionate about developing future finance professionals, driving academic excellence, and promoting sustainable practices within the financial sector.

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  • SDG 1 - No Poverty
  • SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
  • SDG 5 - Gender Equality
  • SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

Education/Academic qualification

Doctor of Philosophy, The Mediating Role of Innovation between Corporate Governance and Firm Financial Performance: Evidence from Pakistan, UNIVERSITI UTARA MALAYSIA

26 Mar 201621 Sept 2018

Award Date: 22 Nov 2018

Keywords

  • diversity
  • Women Entrepreneurship
  • Smart Cities

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  • AI and entrepreneurial synergy

    Ul Haq, M. A., Akram, F., Ahmad, U., Rauf, A. & Mujahid Ghouri, A., 27 Feb 2026, Entrepreneurship and Competitive Sustainability. Kumar, P., Dana, L. P., Kumar, V., Dadwal, S. & Niyompuhwe, O. (eds.). 1 ed. New York: Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 14 p.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingChapter

  • Aligning AI-led smart manufacturing with SDGs for poverty reduction

    Abrar-Ul-Haq, M., Sankar, J. P., Akram, F., Islam, G. M. N., Malik, H. A. M. & Akram, K., 2 Apr 2024, 2024 IEEE 1st Karachi Section Humanitarian Technology Conference, Khi-HTC 2024.

    Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceedingConference contribution book

    2 Citations (Scopus)