Ihtisham Malik

Ihtisham is an Honorary Senior Lecturer in Finance at the University of Queensland (UQ), also having earned his PhD in finance from UQ in 2020. With over a decade of teaching experience, both within and outside Australia, he has taught various undergraduate and postgraduate finance courses, both in traditional and online formats, covering topics such as Portfolio Management and Public Financial Management.

Ihtisham also has a vast experience in facilitating capacity building courses, especially for the public sector (Executive Education). He served as the Academic Director for UQ’s joint public sector finance program with the Queensland Treasury Corporation over the period 2021-2024. This role allowed him to bridge academic knowledge with practical industry insights, enriching the learning experience for both students and professionals alike. Notably, Ihtisham has been recognised for his excellence in teaching and learning, receiving the Student Engagement Award for his commitment to fostering a dynamic and engaging learning environment.

Ihtisham not only has a long teaching experience but is also actively involved in finance research. He has published scholarly work, in the fields of Sustainable Finance, Asset Pricing, and Corporate Finance in a number of highly ranked academic journals and has also been cited by different media outlets.