I am a PhD Candidate in Finance and International Business with over 24 years of experience directing investments and structuring funds and transactions within sovereign wealth funds. I have held leadership roles globally, focusing on Real Estate, Hospitality, and Government sectors, managing $20 billion in transactions. This extensive professional background and global recognition have shaped my contributions to economics and research, providing a solid foundation for my academic pursuits focused on critical issues such as climate change and de-globalization.

I am enrolled at the University of South Carolina and the American University of Sharjah for my Doctorate in International Finance and Doctorate in Finance. Recently, I have been nominated as an Alumni Sustainability Member. My primary research explores the intricate intersection of corporate social responsibility (CSR) within firms and banks. I am actively involved in multiple ongoing working papers that bridge stakeholder and agency theories, illuminating the dynamic CSR landscape from the 1970s to the present. My research utilizes novel data sources to conduct empirical analyses at firm and bank levels.

In addition to my research, I am dedicated to advancing the fields of economics and data science. I have developed a suite of programs designed to support the work of fellow economists, including a forthcoming simulation program that will soon be available on my Software page and GitHub. Further contributing to academia, I have designed a research survey to investigate perceptions of risk within the banking sector, aiming to provide a comprehensive understanding from both academic and practitioner perspectives.