Dr. Abu Khalaf is an Associate Professor in Banking & FinTech at the University of Doha for Science & Technology with extensive expertise in corporate finance, FinTech, corporate governance, and bank risk management. He holds an MBA in Finance from Coventry University and a PhD in Accountancy and Finance from Heriot-Watt University, both in the United Kingdom. With over 15 years of teaching experience in finance, Dr. Abu Khalaf has cultivated a strong academic and research portfolio. He is a Certified Bank Risk Manager (CBRM), a Senior Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (SFHEA), and a Chartered Certified Financial Consultant (CCFC), reflecting his deep commitment to both academia and industry standards. His research has made significant contributions to the fields of banking and financial technology, with more than 30 scholarly articles published in Scopus and ABDC-indexed journals. His work has been presented at prestigious international conferences, reinforcing his influence in global finance research. In addition to his academic and research contributions, Dr. Abu Khalaf serves as an Academic Editor for a Scopus-indexed journal, playing a pivotal role in advancing high-quality financial research. Dr. Abu Khalaf actively engages in mentoring students, collaborating with industry professionals, and developing innovative curricula that bridge academic theory and real-world financial applications.