Project Team

I am currently serving as the Head of the Finance and Economics Division at Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University. My scholarly work spans financial inclusion, microfinance governance, consumer behaviour, and international research collaboration. I have published in respected journals including Journal of Economic Studies, Management and Organization Review, Journal of Human Resources Management and Journal of Accounting in Emerging Economies.

My research portfolio strongly aligns with the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), and SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities). Through my research on microfinance governance and financial inclusion, I have learned how financial systems can support marginalised communities. At the same time, I also recognise that these systems can be used by governments as tools of surveillance, which can further disadvantage people who are already marginalised.

I have led international capacity‑building projects such as a British Academy funded initiative strengthening research management in Thailand. This will demonstrate my commitment to SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) and to fostering equitable global research ecosystems. Beyond my publications, I am recognised for fostering ethical and inclusive research cultures and for leading international collaborations that tackle structural inequalities. I remain committed to ensuring that my research continues to shape academic debates and inform real-world development practice.

I am a proactive educationist, social science researcher, and academic leader with over 15+ years of experience in teaching, research, and higher education development. I hold a PhD in Commerce with a specialisation in Trade, Transport, and Industry. My research career spans more than two decades, including 20+ publications in Indian journals and conference proceedings, and three papers published in ABS‑ranked journals (1, 2, and 3*) since 2020.

My research explores how sustainability, governance, and digital transformation shape contemporary accounting practice and education. I am particularly interested in how Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be embedded into higher education accounting curricula, supported by my Royal Society of Edinburgh–funded project on SDG integration across UK HEIs.

My work also examines the legitimacy strategies used by accounting professionals in extreme work environments, the role of corporate governance in enhancing non‑financial reporting, and the evolving competencies required of accountants in digitally transforming economies. I have published in reputable journals including The International Journal of Human Resource Management and Meditari Accountancy Research, and my ongoing projects investigate ESG disclosure effects in emerging stock markets and the fiduciary responsibilities of accountants within SME practices. Thus, my scholarly interests lie at the intersection of sustainability, ethics, digitalisation, and global accounting practices.

I am an academic and educator specialising in accounting, with experience teaching a range of accounting modules and conducting research in the field. I have been working in the UK higher education sector for six years. I completed my PhD in Accounting at the University of the West of Scotland in 2020, where I explored the application of Integrated Reporting (IR) within UK Higher Education Institutions (HEIs).
As an early-career researcher, I am keen to further investigate sustainability, corporate governance, biodiversity, modern slavery, and digital transformation in both developed countries and emerging economies. Since 2019, I have produced more than seven conference proceedings and over ten journal articles published in ABS-ranked journals (1, 2, and 3*).

Currently, I am involved in a Royal Society of Edinburgh (RSE) funded project examining the application of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in accounting curricula within the UK higher education sector. In addition, my ongoing research includes investigating sustainability practices within Scottish social enterprises and analysing sustainability disclosures of manufacturing companies worldwide.

I am a Principal Lecturer in Accounting and Finance at the University of Bedfordshire Business School. My scholarly work spans corporate governance, access to finance, financial systems in emerging economies, sustainable finance, AI and inclusive learning in higher education, and the organisational dynamics of extreme work within professional settings.

My research engages critically with questions of power, accountability, and institutional practice, with particular attention to how financial and professional systems shape inclusion, inequality, and organisational behaviour. This work aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly those relating to decent work and economic growth, reduced inequalities, quality education, and responsible institutions.

I have designed and led executive and professional programmes in sustainable finance, advanced financial management, and corporate responsibility, working with senior practitioners across various sectors. I also collaborate with public sector partners on economic impact assessment and development-oriented initiatives. I remain committed to advancing rigorous scholarship that informs policy, strengthens institutions, and supports inclusive and accountable economic development.