Dr Bakry is a senior lecturer in finance at the Western Sydney University. Dr Bakry holds a PhD in Finance from Western Sydney University, a Master of Science in Finance from Louisiana State University, and an MBA from Alexandria University. He also held Adjunct academic positions internationally. Dr Bakry has published peer-reviewed papers in reputable finance journals, such as International Review of Financial Analysis, Pacific-Basin Finance Journal, International Review of Economics and Finance, Journal of Behavioural and Experimental Finance, Finance Research Letters, Research in International Business and Finance, Renewable Energy, and International Journal of Emerging Markets. His research focuses on sustainable and green finance, financial markets volatility and cointegration, cryptocurrencies, portfolio diversification, and Islamic finance.