Researcher, University of Udine, Italy
Dr. Idrees Liaqat is a finance researcher specializing in 📊 digital finance, sustainable finance, financial inclusion, and fintech. He earned his Ph.D. in Business Administration – Finance from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China, focusing on financial inclusion in Belt and Road countries. Previously, he was a lecturer at the University of Kotli, Pakistan. His research is published in ABS, WoS, and Scopus-indexed journals. 🏆 He has received multiple scholarships, including the China Scholarship Council award. Dr. Liaqat is proficient in STATA, EViews, Python, and SPSS, and speaks English, Urdu, basic Chinese, and Italian. 🌍📈
Publication Profile
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📚 Research and Teaching Experience
Dr. Idrees Liaqat is currently a Research Assistant at the University of Udine, Italy 🇮🇹, where he focuses on sustainable finance and banking. His work involves conducting in-depth research, developing financial models with sustainability metrics, collaborating with industry experts, and securing research funding. Previously, he served as a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Kotli, Pakistan 🇵🇰 (2017–2019), where he delivered finance courses, supervised student research, and conducted workshops on financial modeling and analysis. His academic contributions blend research excellence 📊 with practical financial insights, fostering a deeper understanding of digital and sustainable finance. 💡📈
🎓 Education and Training
Dr. Idrees Liaqat holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration – Finance 📊 from Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China 🇨🇳 (2019–2023), where his research focused on financial inclusion in Belt and Road countries 🌍. He earned an MS in Management Science – Finance 💰 from Riphah International University, Pakistan 🇵🇰 (2015–2017), exploring capital structure dynamics. His academic journey began with a Bachelor of Commerce – Finance 📈 from The University of Azad Jammu & Kashmir (2010–2014). His strong academic foundation and research expertise contribute significantly to the fields of sustainable finance and financial technology. 💡
🏆 Scholarships and Awards
Dr. Idrees Liaqat has been recognized for his academic excellence with several prestigious awards. He received the China Scholarship Council (CSC) Award 🇨🇳 (2019–2023) for his doctoral studies at Huazhong University of Science and Technology. During his MS at Riphah International University 🎓, he was awarded a Merit Scholarship for outstanding performance. His early academic success was marked by a Merit Scholarship in F.Sc. (2007–2009). Additionally, he earned an Honorary International Graduate Certificate 🏅 from HUST (2020) and was honored with the Prime Minister Youth Laptop Scheme Award 💻 in 2015.
📚 Research Focus
Dr. Idrees Liaqat’s research primarily focuses on financial development 📈, institutional quality 🏛️, and corporate governance 🏢. His work explores the nexus between financial inclusion and national culture 🌍, particularly in Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) economies. He has also examined sectoral foreign direct investment (FDI) and infrastructure 🚧, exchange rate volatility 💱, and capital structure dynamics 📊. His contributions extend to banking liquidity management 🏦 and remittances’ role in financial inclusion 💸. Dr. Liaqat’s interdisciplinary research integrates econometrics, sustainability, and global finance, making significant contributions to international business and financial markets.
Publication Top Notes
- Institutional quality and financial development: The United States perspective 🏦 – 182 citations (2019)
- The causal, linear and nonlinear nexus between sectoral FDI and infrastructure in Pakistan 🌍 – 60 citations (2020)
- The impact of exchange rate volatility on stock index: Evidence from PSX 💱 – 57 citations (2017)
- The causative impact of liquidity management on profitability of banks in Pakistan 🏦 – 38 citations (2017)
- Capital structure as driving force of financial performance: Case of energy and fuel sector of Pakistan ⚡ – 25 citations (2017)
- Industry, firm, and country level dynamics of capital structure 📊 – 20 citations (2021)
- National culture and financial inclusion: Evidence from BRI economies 🌎 – 18 citations (2022)
- Impact of financial constraints on SMEs growth in Sialkot, Pakistan 🚀 – 17 citations (2017)
- Role of corporate governance in shareholders’ value creation 📈 – 2 citations (2017)
- Research in International Business and Finance 🌐 – 1 citation (2020)
- Remittances and Financial Inclusion in BRI Economies 💸 – 2024
- National Culture and Financial Inclusion: Evidence from Belt and Road Economies 🌍 – 2022
- Role of Corporate Governance in Shareholders Value Creation 📊 – 2017