Dr. Mohay ud Din Khan Khattak is an accomplished academician and researcher in Accounting and Finance with a PhD from Auckland University of Technology (AUT), New Zealand, and over 18 years of teaching and research experience. Currently serving as Cluster Head of Accounting and Finance at Federal Urdu University Islamabad, he is recognized for his expertise in developing market-relevant academic programs, enhancing pedagogical frameworks through technology, and mentoring students in financial and accounting disciplines. He has international academic exposure, having served as a Lecturer and Workshop Facilitator at AUT, New Zealand, where he taught specialized courses in Financial Markets, International Finance, and Financial Reporting. His corporate experience as a Credit Analyst at Allied Bank of Pakistan further complements his academic pursuits, providing practical insights into credit risk assessment and financial analysis. Dr. Khattak is a CFA Level III candidate, proficient with financial research databases and analytical tools like SAS, EViews, Bloomberg, and Datastream. His research has been published in esteemed journals such as the Journal of International Accounting Research and has been presented at global conferences in Canada, Germany, and New Zealand. He has a strong track record in reviewing academic papers for top-tier journals and is actively engaged in ongoing research projects on ownership structures and information asymmetry in emerging markets.