A scholar-practitioner with a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) specializes in venture capital, sustainability, and renewable energy, with over 33 years of industry experience in financial and cost accounting for tech start-ups. Currently a Contributing Faculty (since 2017) at Walden University, he mentors DBA students, teaches energy management and sustainability seminars, and serves as a university research reviewer. He also works as a Dissertation Chair at the University of Phoenix (since 2016), guiding doctoral candidates and instructing qualitative research methods. His research focuses on venture capital best practices, gender disparity in investing, and renewable fuel technology, with 8+ published journal articles (e.g., Journal of International Energy Policy, The Qualitative Report) and 5 books (including titles on venture capital handbooks and real estate investing). He has held adjunct and dissertation chair roles at institutions like Capella University and South University, designing courses in financial accounting, sustainable business, and managerial accounting. Proficient in online teaching platforms (Blackboard, Moodle) and research tools (SPSS), he holds a graduate certificate in managerial accounting and is active in academic service—serving as Associate Editor for Accounting and Finance Research and on editorial boards for multiple journals.

A PhD in Economics (Interfield with Political Science) from Claremont Graduate University, with expertise in global business, economic development, and strategic management, has built a distinguished career spanning academia, government, and consulting. Currently a Visiting Professor at St. George’s University (since 2012), he teaches graduate courses in Managerial Economics, Global Development, and Strategic Decision Making, while also serving as a Consultant at Forrester Research (2021–present) and Economist at Econ Data Analytics (2022–present), advising tech clients on economic impact and global market strategies. With extensive government experience, he worked as an Analyst at the U.S. Department of Agriculture (2017–2018) and U.S. State Department (2014–2015), conducting trade policy and development project analysis. His research focuses on poverty alleviation, trade openness, and institutional economics, with published work in journals like International Development Efforts & Strategies Journal and books on counterterrorism and narco-trafficking. Fluent in English and Spanish, he holds certifications from MIT, Columbia University, and the World Bank, and is affiliated with the American Economic Association. He has presented at global forums (e.g., Global Peter Drucker Forum) and mentored students across MBA and undergraduate programs.

A PhD in Finance (Southwestern University of Finance and Economics, China) with expertise in financial openness, income inequality, and Fintech has a robust background in academia and public administration. Currently based in Chengdu, China, he previously served as an Assistant Professor (promoted 2019) and Lecturer (2015–2019) at Wolkite University (Ethiopia), teaching core economics courses like Microeconomics, Econometrics, and Monetary Economics. He also held administrative roles there, including Dean of the Business and Economics College for two years, overseeing academic management. His research focuses on financial sector development, Fintech, and environmental impacts on inequality, with over 10 published papers in journals such as Econ Change Restruct, African Development Review, and Environ Sci Pollut Res. He has given invited presentations at international conferences (e.g., Vietnam Symposium in Global Economic Issues, China-Africa Science Collaboration Conference) and organized research training workshops (e.g., STATA/SPSS applications). Prior to academia, he worked as Head of Wolkite City’s Trade and Industry Office (2009–2013) and a Data Expert (2007–2009), gaining practical policy and data management experience. He is a two-time winner of Southwestern University of Finance and Economics’ Outstanding Postgraduate Research Achievement Award (2022, 2023).

A seasoned accounting and finance educator with an MBA in Accounting (Maastricht School of Management) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning (RMIT University) has over 15 years of academic experience. Currently a Senior Lecturer and Course Coordinator at Swansea University (UK, since 2017), he teaches undergraduate and postgraduate courses including Financial Management, Accounting for Non-Accountants, and Financial Taxation. He also served as a Visiting Assistant Professor at Normandie University (2020–2022) and Head of the Accounting Department at Zaman University (2013–2017), overseeing curriculum design and faculty coordination. With industry experience spanning hospitality (Hilton, Marriott) and banking (HSBC, CIB), he blends practical insights into teaching. His research focuses on financial accounting, corporate governance, tourism economics, and financial disclosure, with published work in journals like Journal of Banking and Finance and Journal of Tourism Planning & Development. He has presented at international conferences (e.g., International Association for Tourism Economics) and held visiting appointments at China’s University of Huanghuai. Fluent in English, Arabic, and proficient in Spanish/French, he is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA) and a part-qualified ACCA accountant.

A finance and management scholar with a PhD in Financial Management currently serves as an Associate Professor (since September 2020) at Zhejiang Gongshang University in China, where he previously held the role of Assistant Professor (2017–2020). He teaches graduate and undergraduate courses including Corporate Finance, Financial Analysis, Corporate Governance, and Business Ethics & Corporate Social Responsibility, blending academic rigor with practical financial insights. His research focuses on financial statement comparability, corporate investment efficiency, board diversity, and sustainable financial growth, with over 14 published/accepted papers in leading journals (e.g., Business Strategy and the Environment, Emerging Markets Review, Applied Economics), many of which are Q1-ranked. He has also contributed to working papers on topics like digitalization and accounting comparability, and acts as an ad hoc referee for prestigious finance and accounting journals. Academically, he earned his PhD from Dongbei University of Finance and Economics (China) with a China Scholarship Council grant, an MBA and BBA (Hons.) from the University of the Punjab (Pakistan), and holds a banking qualification. Prior to academia, he gained industry experience as a Management Trainee at a bank and an intern at Pakistan’s central bank.

A dual Bangladeshi-Canadian citizen with a PhD in Business Administration and post-doctoral experience specializes in sustainability, industrial pollution prevention, and social entrepreneurship. Currently an Assistant Professor (since August 2018) at a university in Iraq, they teach courses like Sustainable Business, International Human Resource Management, and Strategic Management, focusing on integrating sustainability into business practices. Their research expertise spans campus sustainability, carbon finance, and microcredit’s role in poverty alleviation, with published work in journals such as Sustainability and Journal of Cleaner Production. They held a post-doctoral fellowship (2010–2012) and research associate position (2012–2015) at Canada’s University of Waterloo, leading projects on community sustainability and embedding sustainability in bank credit risk management. They also have guest lecture experience at the University of Waterloo and teaching roles at Bangladeshi universities. With fluent English and Bengali, they regularly present at international conferences (e.g., Academy of Management) and contribute to academic service as a thesis reviewer and journal referee.

A professional with an MBA and over 4 years of university/post-secondary business teaching experience specializes in management, economics, and marketing instruction. They currently serve as a Management and Economics Instructor at a Canadian institute of technology (since 2018), teaching courses like Human Resource Management, Macroeconomics, and International Management, while also holding the role of Associate Dean/Business and Accounting Program Coordinator at a college (since 2021)—supervising faculty, overseeing curriculum changes, and addressing student/faculty concerns. With a strong industry background, they worked as a Quality Assurance Field Specialist (2015–2017) managing compliance for 4 regional offices, and a Business Analyst (2011–2013) building telecom partnership databases and reducing billing errors. Earlier, they taught as a Marketing and Management Lecturer at a Chinese college (2006–2008), developing exam databases and instructing over 1,900 students. They hold an MBA in Finance and a BSc in Economics (University of Central Missouri, USA), plus teaching certifications (e.g., Instructional Skills Workshop) and proficiency in online tools (Blackboard, Zoom). They are also a published author and have volunteered in community roles, including disaster relief.

Quantitative researcher and Senior Lecturer with a PhD in Applied Linguistics. Specializes in computational linguistics, statistical analysis, and the cognitive aspects of creative language (sarcasm, metaphor, humor). Combines psycholinguistic and data science methods to study language processing and second language acquisition. Currently researches at Victoria University of Wellington.

Highly qualified English lecturer with over 15 years of experience at top Chinese universities (Tsinghua, Peking, BLCU, SZ Polytechnic). Holds a Master's in Management (USA), TESOL certification, and advanced proficiency in Mandarin and Cantonese. Specializes in teaching speaking, IELTS prep, business English, and Western culture to undergraduates, MBAs, and professionals. Multilingual (native English, fluent Spanish/Norwegian).

Distinguished academic and lecturer with a PhD in French Literature from the University of Auckland. Over 15 years of experience teaching English, French, and Japanese at the university level, specializing in intercultural communication, academic writing, and exam preparation (IELTS, OET). Published researcher in cross-cultural aesthetics, exoticism, and climate change literature. A native bilingual in English and French with professional proficiency in Japanese.