Strategic Financial Review is dedicated to advancing the understanding of strategic financial management and its role in driving organizational success. Our journal aims to provide a platform for researchers, practitioners, academics, and policymakers to share insights, research findings, and strategies that contribute to informed financial decision-making and sustainable growth.
Dr. Konstantinos Vergos is an Associate Professor ( Senior Lecturer) at the University of Portsmouth, specialising in Finance and Banking in the areas of Sustainability, Corporate Governance, and Real options. He holds a Ph.D. in Finance from Bangor University, UK, and M.A. in Finance and Banking from Bangor University, UK. Konstantinos has published studies in leading global journals like British Accounting Review, Journal of Banking Regulation, and Journal of International Financial Markets, Institutions & Money.
He is a member of the Editorial Board of International Journal of Corporate Finance and Accounting (IJCFA), International Journal of Marketing Issues and Trade Policy & International Journal of Trade in Services.
Konstantinos is a Reviewer of 38 Scientific Journals, including the British Journal of Management (4-star, ABS Journal) British Accounting Review (3-star-ABS), the Journal of Financial Stability (ABS 3), Corporate Governance (ABS 3) International Review of Economics and Finance (2-star, ABS Journal) J. of Int. Fin Mgt & Acc (ABS2).
He is among the top 15 reviewers Globally in Corporate Governance and Valuation and among the top 30 reviewers globally in Banking and received the Literati Award of 2020 & 2022 as an Outstanding Reviewer by Emerald Publishing. He is a certified financial analyst and has a systematic presence in global media (Bloomberg, Times, etc.) as an expert in company valuation, capital markets and financial policy issues.
After completing a Ph.D. in Economics from U of Houston, USA, Hatice joined Massey in 2008. She has experience in teaching Advanced Econometrics, Quantitative Analysis, Economic Policy, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Business Statistics, and Microeconomic Theory and Applications. She is also a PhD Placement / Job Market Coordinator for the Albany Campus.
She is ranked 1st female top researcher in Massey Business School and as 2nd top female economist among all NZ Economic Institutions and universities in rankings for all years by IDEAS (retrieved on Oct 2022). Her research broadly focused on applied time series econometrics and international macro/ finance. Having a solid advanced econometrics background combined with an application to financial data in her PhD, she progressed by expanding her experience in applied econometrics. Through collaboration, she was able to assist others lacking the technical skills by applying the latest techniques over a wide range of topics, including finance (exchange rates, equities, and assets), macroeconomics (income smoothing and bilateral trade), aviation (airport efficiency, forecasting air travel demand), energy economics (green bonds), banking (financial and social performance of microfinance institutions), property (windfarms, property values, housing market studies), and Islamic finance (sukuk returns).
Dr. Paul Wang is on the faculty in the School of Accounting and Finance under the Faculty of Business at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, specializing in the fields of International Economics, Innovation, and Fintech. He holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, an M.B.A. from the Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University, Masters in Engineering Management from the McCormick School of Engineering at Northwestern University, an M.S. and B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. He has published studies in leading global journals in Economics, Finance, and Engineering. Professionally, he has worked for leading global companies such as Sinopec Group, Bank of America Merrill Lynch, and IBM. He holds the professional titles of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Secretary and Chartered Governance Professional (ACG, HKACG), and Project Management Professional (PMP).
Dr. Phil Fazio is a finance professor who specializes in corporate and investment finance.
Dr. Phil earned designations as a Certified Financial Planning™ designation, which informs his individual financial planning, and a CIMA® (Certified Investment Management Analyst), which he also uses daily in the wealth management practice. He is past chair of the CIMA® certification commission, which is the educational standards committee for the Investment and Wealth Institute. He is also the past chair of the CFP® board’s examination commission. Dr. Fazio is a long-time volunteer with the CFP Board of Standards, and teaches in a CFP-registered education program.
Dr. Fazio had a significant career in corporate banking in Chicago and Miami, which brings real-life experience to his teaching of corporate finance. Lastly, he is on the editorial board for the Investment and Wealth Monitor and the Journal of Investment Consulting. Both are publications of the Investment and Wealth Institute.
Dr. Jia is a seasoned academic with a strong foundation in financial economics and empirical finance. She holds an MSc in Management (Finance) from Swansea University, UK, and a PhD in Management from the University of Bath. Before embarking on her academic journey in the UK, she gained practical experience working in the underwriting departments at the Tai Ping Insurance Company in Shanghai. Dr. Jia's research has been published in leading academic finance journals, contributing valuable insights to the field.
Her research portfolio spans several key areas, including the integration of risk management with strategic finance, and the application of asset pricing and accounting-based valuation models, particularly in the context of emerging markets. Recently, her focus has broadened to include emerging topics such as sustainable finance, ESG, FinTech, and cryptocurrency, reflecting her adaptability and interest in evolving financial landscapes.
Dr. António Miguel Martins is a professor at the Faculty of Social Sciences of the University of Madeira, Portugal. He holds a PhD in Management at the University of Porto, Portugal. His current research activities include real estate finance, asset pricing, banking and performance measurement and management in hospitality and tourism.
Dr. Bruno Nkuiya currently works as a faculty member in the Department of Economics at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute’s School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences. He earned his Ph.D. in Economics from the University of Montreal and further enhanced his training through a postdoctoral program at the University of California, Santa Barbara. His research interests encompass environmental and resource economics, resource extraction under uncertainty and risk, and asset pricing.
Dr. Christer Ljungwall is Assoc. Prof. at Gothenburg University, Sweden. He specializes in international economics, development economics, and politics, with a specific emphasis on issues pertaining to P.R. China. He has held several positions over the years, including Prof. at Peking University-HSBC Business School, P.R China; Science Counselor and Sr. diplomat at the Embassy of Sweden, P.R China; Assoc. Prof. at Copenhagen Business School, Denmark; Sr. Economist with the Asian Development Bank, the Philippines; and Research-fellow at Peking University, P.R China. He is the author of numerous academic articles in economics, five monographs, and 100+ reports. His current research work focuses on Int. Trade, knowledge production & innovation, and geoeconomics. He is an advisor to governments and businesses and a frequently invited speaker on issues pertaining to Asian economic development and innovation. Dr. Ljungwall received his PhD in economics from Gothenburg University in 2003.
Theodosios B. Palaskas is a Professor of Economic Analysis & Development Economics, Dean of School of Economy and Public Administration, Director of the Centre for Economic Policy Studies at the Panteion University of Athens, and scientific associate of Athens Academy. Previous academic appointments has been at the Oxford University – Institute of Economics and Statistics, International Development Center, and at St Peter’s College. He was elected Vice Rector at Panteion University for the period 2000-2002 and directed for five years the Greek Foundation for Economic and Industrial Research (IOBE). He completed his graduate studies in Athens and his postgraduate studies (M.Sc, MA (honours). & D. Phil), at the University of Oxford. He was a holder of the IKY -Foundation of Public Scholarships- and the NATO Scholarships for three years to study at Oxford. The European Commission, The World Bank, University of Oxford, ODA Research Scheme, Greek Ministries, such as Ministry of Development, Ministry of Economics, Bureau of Credit, Bank of Greece, Association of Greek Banks, Athens Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Association of Greek Industries, etc have financed his research. His research interests focus on Economic Development issues and International Finance, such as Trade and Market Performance, Competitiveness, Finance and Asset Allocation, Economic Structural Reforms, and FDI. A large part of his research has been published in scientific, economic journals, books and working papers and has been quoted in the ‘Journal of Econometrics’, ‘Journal of the Royal Statistical Society’ , ‘Review of Economics and Statistics’, ‘Oxford Bulletin of Economics and Statistics’ , ‘Journal Of Development Economics’, etc.
Dr. Jurica Bosna is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Economics, University of Zadar. He holds lectures on the following subjects: Managerial skills, Macroeconomy, Quantitative methods, Organizational behavior and Decision-making. Has the experience of working in management positions in the real sector. Currently holds the position of Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Zadar and is Editor-in-chief of the international scientific journal Oeconomica Jadertina. He is a member of the Croatian branch of the European Association of Scientific Editors (HR EASE). He continuously improves his skills, thereby acquiring the latest knowledge and understanding in the field of management. The field of his scientific interest is wide, and he places a special focus on financial integration, resource management within the organization and sustainable management. He participated in many scientific projects and is a mentor to students on postgraduate doctoral studies.
PhD Biljana S. Ilic was born in Serbia. She graduated from the Higher Business School of the University of Belgrade and defended her doctoral dissertation at the Faculty of Management. Since 2008, she has been advancing both her academic career and her professional experience in higher education at the University of Belgrade (Megatrend). Since 2023, Biljana Ilić has been engaged as an associate professor for the scientific field of Project Management at the Faculty of Project and Innovation Management 'Petar Jovanović' in Belgrade. The areas of interest, as well as the scientific competences of Dr. Biljana Ilic, are related to Management, Finance, Green Economy, Sustainable Development, as well as Natural Resource Management. Dr. Biljana Ilic is the author and co-author of more than a hundred scientific and professional papers published in national and international scientific journals in cooperation with professors from the country and abroad. She has also been hired as a reviewer by numerous international, high-ranking journals of multidisciplinary scientific fields. She participated in the Swiss government project Swiss-Pro - Gender Equality, actively advocating for gender equality and the position of women in modern society. Featured references of PhD Biljana S. Ilic can be found in the Web of Science researcher database and the ORCID database, link: https://orcid.
Dr. Ahmed Mohamed Habib works in accounting and finance at Independent Research, Zagazig, Egypt. His research interests include accounting and finance science; corporate governance; intellectual capital; corporate social responsibility; environmental, social, and governance criteria; working capital management; corporate narrative reporting; corporate finance; earnings management; business strategies; corporate investment efficiency; performance optimization; continuous improvement; frontier analysis; data envelopment analysis (DEA); Malmquist Productivity Index analysis (MPI); DEA and MPI applications; managerial ability; knowledge management; decision support systems; and econometric analysis. He published numerous articles in high-ranking journals and conferences. He is a reviewer and editor for many journals indexed on Scopus and Web of Science.
Dr. Jinxin Cui is a highly accomplished financial researcher with an extensive educational background. He earned his Master's in Finance from Fuzhou University and later completed his Doctorate in Finance. During his academic journey, Dr. Cui further enriched his expertise as a Visiting Scholar at the National University of Singapore.
His research areas span a diverse range, including Energy Finance, Financial Risk Management, Financial Econometrics, Financial Market Complex System Modeling, and Financial Engineering.
Dr. Cui's impactful contributions to the field are evident in his recent publications, showcasing his expertise in analyzing higher-order moment risk spillovers, time-frequency co-movement, and risk connectedness among global oil markets and various financial and commodity markets. Dr. Cui's dedication to unraveling complex financial dynamics demonstrates his commitment to advancing the understanding of financial markets.
Dr. Khaled Guesmi is a professor of finance and the Director of the Center of Research for Energy and Climate Change (CRECC) at the Paris School of Business. He also holds positions as an Adjunct Professor at the Telfer School of Management, University of Canada, and an Affiliate Professor at the University of Luxembourg. Dr. Guesmi's research and teaching interests lie in empirical finance, applied time-series econometrics, and commodity markets. He obtained his HDR (Habilitation for Supervising Doctoral Research) in July 2015 and holds a Ph.D. in Economics from the University Paris Nanterre (2011) and an M.Sc. in Finance from Paris I University of Sorbonne (2005). Dr. Guesmi has co-authored numerous books and published over 100 articles in leading refereed journals. He currently serves as a Senior Editor at Finance Research Letters, a Senior Editor at the International Journal of Emerging Markets, and an Associate Editor of Research in International Business and Finance.
In addition to his academic pursuits, Dr. Guesmi is the Project Manager of the European Commission's Horizon 2020 Program for Research and Innovation. This program seeks to promote a radical re-design of energy strategies in the southeastern Mediterranean region by developing new models of cooperation between the EU and these countries. The focus is on sustainability and efficiency policies, with cooperation applied to various aspects of the energy sector, such as the development of renewables, energy efficiency technologies, and demand-side policies. Dr. Guesmi believes that the EU's support in these areas could bring added value and contribute to the sustainable development of these countries.
Gema Albort-Morant holds a Ph.D. degree with an international mention in Strategic Management and International Business from the University of Seville (Spain). Currently, she is an Associate Professor of Finance at the Department of Financial Economics and Operations Management at the University of Seville. Her research is focused on Innovation, Sustainability, Finance, Entrepreneurship and Fintech. She has published previous works within edited books, academic conference proceedings, and refereed scientific journals, including the Journal of Business Research, Journal of Knowledge Management, and Technological Forecasting and Social Change, among others.
Jin Changlun holds a Ph.D. in Finance and is an expert in microeconomics, macroeconomics, financial economics, and international portfolio investment. His research has been published in Finance Research Letters and Chinese Economic Review. Jin serves as an anonymous referee for various reputable academic journals, contributing to the rigor of scholarly publications.
Kulwa Mang'ana is an academician affiliated with the Nelson Mandela African Institute of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha, Tanzania, where he serves as a faculty member of the School of Business Studies and Humanities. He is also involved in research at the Sokoine University of Agriculture (SUA), specifically in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Agribusiness.
In terms of his professional capacity, Mang'ana specializes in accountancy, business, and financial management. He is recognized as a Certified Public Accountant with certification number ACPA-3353. Mang'ana has contributed to research in his field, as indicated by his publications on platforms like ResearchGate, where peers have cited his work. One notable publication he has co-authored is Financial Management Practices and Performance of Agri-SMEs in Tanzania: A Structural Equation Modeling Analysis, which reflects his research focus on financial management practices in the agricultural sector.
Dr. Sonja Brlečić Valčić is an Associate Professor with many years of work experience in the private sector. She has significant work experience related to project management and business organization, which she gained through many years of work in the international oil OFS company Saipem. Analytical skills and efficient planning skills are acquired through many years of scientific work, but also through work experience in the business. Through BVLab, she gains experience in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship by providing numerous consultations to entrepreneurs.
Dr. Stephen Oduro is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Economics and Management of the Free University of Bozen-Bolzano, Italy. He earned his Ph.D. in Management from the University of International Studies of Rome, Italy. He also completed two postdoctoral programs at the Marconi University of Rome, Italy, and the Polytechnic University of Marche, Ancona, Italy. Dr. Oduro is an expert in quantitative research, particularly in meta-analysis. His current research interests include but are not limited to innovation management, entrepreneurship, digital innovation, family business management, CSR and sustainability, and small business management. He has authored and co-authored more than 50 journal and conference articles, serves in guest editorial assignments, and is a reviewer for several top journals. Professionally, Dr. Oduro specializes in accountancy at the Institute of Chartered Accountants, Ghana (ICAG), Level 2 (out of 3 levels).
