Muhammad Kashif Shad is currently serving as a Lecturer of Finance in the Management and Humanities Department at Universiti Teknologi PETRONAS (UTP) in Malaysia. With a strong academic background, Kashif completed his Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree with a specialization in Finance from Hazara University Mansehra, Pakistan in 2012. Driven by his passion for knowledge and research, Kashif pursued further education and obtained his Master of Philosophy (M.Phil) degree in 2016. He continued his academic journey and successfully earned his Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Management in 2021, both from UTP Malaysia. He secured a fully funded scholarship from UTP, Malaysia for his M.Phil. and Ph.D. studies
Kashif has an impressive track record of publishing over 25 papers in reputable and peer-reviewed journals. With his solid academic foundation, extensive research experience, and passion for continuous learning, he is making valuable contributions to the field of finance, particularly in the areas of enterprise risk management, corporate sustainability, and firm performance.