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Amin, Abu

CHAIRPERSON

Biography

Dr. Abu S. Amin is a dedicated educator and accomplished researcher currently serving as Chair and Associate Professor of Finance in the Department of Finance and Law at Central Michigan University's College of Business Administration. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Houston and holds advanced degrees in Economics and Econometrics from the University of Nottingham, UK, and an MBA in Finance from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Dr. Amin specializes in Corporate Governance, Sustainability and Climate Finance, and Board Connections, contributing significantly to scholarly research in these areas. His work has been published in esteemed academic journals such as the Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and Finance, Journal of Business Ethics, Journal of Financial Stability, Accounting and Finance and among others.

His academic career includes prior roles as Assistant Professor at Sacred Heart University and Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Ottawa. He has taught a variety of finance courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels, notably Managerial Finance, International Finance, and Financial Risk Analysis. Dr. Amin is highly involved in academic service, editorial contributions, and regularly presents at prestigious conferences globally.

Recognized for his contributions, Dr. Amin has received numerous awards including the Provost’s Award for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity, CBA Research Award, and the AT&T Innovation and Excellence in Teaching Award from Central Michigan University.

Dr. Amin continues to actively engage in research exploring vital intersections of finance, governance, and sustainability, shaping both academic dialogue and practical financial applications.

More about Abu Amin

  1. “Independent Directors’ Connectedness and Bank Risk-Taking”, with Sabur Mollah, Yang Zhao, Syed Kamal and Rasim Simsek. Journal of Financial Stability, 2024, Vol 75. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jfs.2024.101324  (Lead Article)
  2.  “Carbon Emissions and CEO pay”, with Ashrafee Hossain, and Tharindra Ranasinghe. Accounting and Finance, 2024.  https://doi.org/10.1111/acfi.13358
  3. “Carbon Emission and Abnormal Cash Holdings”, with Ashrafee Hossain, and Abdullah Al Masum.  Accounting and Finance, 2024, Vol 64, Issue 4, 3175-3209. https://doi.org/10.1111/acfi.13249 (Lead Article)
  4. “Aligning Firm Capabilities and Business Environment in a Managerial Context: Evidence from the 2016 Presidential Elections and Dodd-Frank Rollback”, with Luiz Perez-Batres, Len Trevino, and Mamun Khawaja. American Business Review, 2024, Forthcoming.
  5. “Follow the Leader: How Culture Gives Rise to a Behavioral Bias that Leads to Higher Greenhouse Gas Emissions”, with Le Zhao, Nima Vafai, and Marcos Velazquez. Journal of Risk and Financial Management, 2024, Vol 17, Issue 6, 245. https://doi.org/10.3390/jrfm17060245
  6. “Firm Life Cycle and Cost of Debt”, Jiri Tresl, Gerald Lobo, Blake Bowler, and Mostafa Hasan. Journal of Banking and Finance, 2023, Vol 154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbankfin.2023.106971
  7. “Does CEO Risk Aversion Affect Carbon Emission?”, with Ashrafee Hossain, and Samir Saadi. Journal of Business Ethics, 2023, Vol 182, 1171-1198.
  8. “CDS, CEO Compensation, and Firm Value”, with Arun Upadhyay, and Pawan Jain. Finance Research Letters, 2022, Vol 46. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2021.102445
  9. “The COVID–19 Outbreak and Stock Market Reactions: Evidence from Australia”, with Lutfur Rahman and Mohammed Abdullah Al Mamun. Finance Research Letters, 2021, Vol 38. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.frl.2020.101832
  10. “It’s Who You Know That Counts: Board connectedness and CSR Performance”, Lamia Chourou, Mahfuja Malik, Syed Kamal, and Yang Zhao.Journal of Corporate Finance, 2020, Vol 64. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2020.101662
  11. “Social Media Information and Analyst Forecasts”, Mahfuja Malik and Rajib Hasan. Managerial Finance, 2020, 46, 197-216. https://doi.org/10.1108/MF-07-2018-0323
  12.  “Regulations, Governance, and Resolution of Non-performing Loan: Evidence from an Emerging Economy”, with Mahmood Osman Imam and Mahfuja Malik. Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 2019, Vol: 55. No:10, 2275-2297.  https://doi.org/10.1080/1540496X.2018.1523788
  13. “Peer Pressure, CSR Spending, and Long-Term Financial Performance” with Mahfuja Malik and Md. Mamun. Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Economics, 2019, Vol: 26, No: 3, 241-260.  https://doi.org/10.1080/16081625.2018.1493933
  14. “Stock Market Reaction to Credit Rating Changes: New Evidence”, with Mahfuja Malik and Pawan Jain. Asia-Pacific Journal of Accounting and Economics, 2020, Vol: 27, No: 6, 667-684. https://doi.org/10.1080/16081625.2018.1481756
  15. “Institutional Shareholding and Information Content of Dividend Surprises: Re-examining the Dynamics in Dividend-reappearance Era”, with Samir Saadi, Shantanu Dutta and Premal Vora.  Journal of Corporate Finance, 2015, Vol: 31, 152-170. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcorpfin.2015.02.002
  16. “The Nature and Impact of the Market Forecasting Error in the Federal Funds Futures Market”, with Kwamie Dunbar. North American Journal of Economics and Finance, 2015, Vol: 31, 174-192. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.najef.2014.11.002
  17. “Returns, Volatilities and Correlations across Mature, Regional and Frontier Markets: Evidence from South Asia”, with Lucjan Orlowski. Emerging Markets Finance and Trade, 2014, 50, 5-27. https://doi.org/10.2753/REE1540-496X500301
  18. “Credit Risk Dynamics in Response to Changes in the Federal Funds Target: The Implication for Firm Short-Term Debt”, with Kwamie Dunbar. Review of Financial Economics, 2012, Vol: 21, 141-152. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.rfe.2012.06.008
  19. “Monthly Seasonality in Emerging Market: Evidence from Bangladesh”, with Lutfur Rahman. Global Journal of Finance and Economics, 2011, Vol: 8, 145-165.
  20. “Transmission of Stock Return and Volatility Across G7 Countries” with Mahmood Imam. Journal of Business and Policy Research, 2007, Vol: 3, No: 2, 9-25.
  21. “Working Capital Management Practiced in Pharmaceutical Companies listed in Dhaka Stock Exchange” with Anup Chowdhury, BRAC University Journal, 2007, Vol: 4, No: 2, 75-86.
  22. “Does Long-Run Purchasing Power Parity Hold?” with Mohammed Momen. Journal of Business Administration, 2005, Vol: 32., No: 3&4, 1-14.
  23. “Volatility in Stock Return: Evidence from Dhaka Stock Exchange”, with Mahmood Imam. Journal of Institute of Bankers Bangladesh, 2003, Vol: 51, No: 1, 29-48.
  • College of Business Administration Research Award, Central Michigan University, 2022.
  • Provost’s Awards for Outstanding Research and Creative Activity, Central Michigan University, 2021.
  • AT&T Innovation and Excellence in Teaching Award, Central Michigan University, 2019.
  • Commonwealth Scholar
  • Journal of Sustainable Finance and Accounting (Editorial Board Member)

Ph.D. in Finance, 2010
University of Houston, Houston, TX.

 M. Sc. in Economics and Econometrics, 2004
University of Nottingham, UK.

 Master of Business Administration, Finance, 2002.
University of Dhaka, Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Corporate Governance, Sustainability and Climate Finance, Board Connections.
  • American Finance Association
  • Financial Management Association
  • Society for Financial Studies

Courses Taught

  • Managerial Finance
  • International Finance
  • Financial Risk Analysis and Risk Management
  • Advanced International Financial Management