Dr. Maha Shehadeh is an Assistant Professor in Financial Technology (FinTech) at Al-Ahliyya Amman University, Jordan, and a Visiting Scholar at Bangor University Business School, UK. She is widely recognized for her research in FinTech, digital transformation, and financial inclusion. Dr. Shehadeh has received prestigious awards, including the Al Qasimia University Research Award for Islamic Economics (2021) and recognition as the Most Published Researcher in the Scopus Database at her business college (2023). In addition to her research, Dr. Shehadeh holds multiple editorial roles. She is the editor of the book From Digital Disruption to Dominance: Leveraging FinTech Applications for Sustainable Growth and serves as a guest editor for several high-impact journals. She is currently leading the Special Issue "Digital Transformation and Financial Technology in Islamic Banking: Accounting, Governance, and Financial Implications" for the Journal of Islamic Marketing (2025) and the Special Issue "Embracing a New Era: Digital Transformation in Accounting and Finance" for the Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting. Dr. Shehadeh has published extensively in high-impact journals, contributing to the integration of AI, big data, and blockchain in financial services. Her work bridges the gap between academic research and industry applications, reinforcing her influence in the FinTech ecosystem. Additionally, she is an editorial board member of Digital Business (SCOPUS Q1).