Muhammad Hanif
  • Muhammad Hanif

  • Associate Professor
  • Ext: 6524

Dr. Muhammad Hanif, PhD in Finance and Fellow CMA Noor, is an Associate Professor in Islamic Banking & Finance with 20 years of experience in higher education, finance, public speaking, and workshops. Driven by his vision of "making a difference in the lives of others through teaching and training," he has contributed to the accounting and finance professions through lectures, career counseling, conference presentations, seminars, workshops, and journal publications. He has authored over 20 research articles (with more than 1,000 citations) in academic and professional journals such as Business Ethics: Environment & Responsibility, International Journal of Emerging Markets, and Journal of Islamic Accounting and Business Research. He has presented at conferences and conducted workshops in the USA, UK, UAE, Netherlands, and Pakistan. His research interests include Islamic Financing, Asset Pricing, Financial Markets, and International Trade. Dr. Hanif has served as an editorial board member/reviewer for various journals and has received numerous awards, including gold medals in M.Com and MS-Finance, Best University Teacher, Best Researcher, and Best Paper Award (USA). He has also held leadership roles such as head of the Business School, the academic council, board of studies, and research council.

Education
  • PhD in Finance, 2014, IIUI, PK
  • MS in Finance, 2009, IIUI, PK
  • CMA, ICMAP- 2001, PK
  • M.COM, HCC-PU, 1997, PK
Experience
  • Over 20 Years of Teaching, Research, and Professional Experience at Multiple Higher Education Institutions, including: Punjab Group, Riphah International University, Bahria University, National University of Computer and Emerging Sciences and Ajman University.
Teaching Area
  • Islamic Finance
  • Finance
  • Accounting
Research
  • Islamic Finance
  • Asset Pricing
  • Financial Markets
  • Accounting
  • International Trade
Publications
Conference Presentation
  • Portfolio Selection in South Asian Markets. International Conference on Advances in Business and Law (23-24 Nov), University of Dubai, Dubai, UAE, 2019.
  • Long-run Integration of Macroeconomic Variables with Capital Markets—Pakistan. 8th Asian Management Research and Case Conference, United Arab Emirates University, Al-Ain, UAE (24-26 March), 2019.
  • An Evaluation of Takaful (Islamic Insurance): Case of Pakistan. World Finance Conference, St. John’s University, New York, July 29-31, 2016.
  • Islamic Finance: Past, Present, and Future – Global Impact and Challenges. Conference Chair Speech at Advancements in Islamic Finance and Business in the 21st Century, April 24-25, FAST School of Management, NUCES, Islamabad, 2015.
  • Islamic Finance Controversies-I: Shari’a-based and Shari’a Compliance. Global Forum on Islamic Finance 2015, March 10-11, Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, 2015.
  • Risk and Returns in Shari’a Compliant Cross-section Stocks: Evidence from an Emerging Market. 4th Islamic Banking and Finance Conference (IBF-14), June 23-24, Lancaster University Management School, Lancaster, UK, 2014.
  • Risk and Returns in Shari’a Compliant Cross-section Stocks: Robustness Test of Application and Anomalies of CAPM. 3rd International Conference on Islamic Business, February 10-11, International Islamic University [Faisal Masjid Campus], Islamabad, Pakistan, 2014.
  • Impact of Financial Sector Variables on Shari’a Compliant Cross-section Stock Returns. 5th Annual American Business Research Conference, June 6-7, New York, USA, 2013.
  • Economic Substance or Legal Form: An Evaluation of Islamic Finance Practice. Global Forum on Islamic Finance, March 11-13, Pearl Continental Hotel, Lahore, Pakistan, 2013.
  • Re-action of Market to Shari’a Compliant Index (KMI-30). Presented at the 6th International Business Research Conference, April 12-13, Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 2012.
  • Inside-out: Perception of Key Finance Professionals about Theory & Practice of Islamic Banking. Presented at the 2nd International Conference on Islamic Business, February 28-29, NIBAF, Islamabad, Pakistan, 2012.
Memberships, Awards and Honors
  • Noor Associate Professor in Islamic Banking & Finance, 2019.
  • Best Researcher Award, 2018-2019.
  • Best University Teacher Award, 2012-2013.
  • Best Paper Award, 5th ABRC, USA, 2013.
  • Gold Medalist, MS-Finance, 2009.
  • Fellow CMA, 2007.
  • AJK PSC Presidential Award, 1998.
  • Gold Medalist, M.COM, 1997.