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Professor Kevin Daly joined the University of Western Sydney (Macarthur) as an Associate Lecturer in 1993; prior appointments included Senior Tutor in Economics at the University of Adelaide, Lecturer in Business Studies at the University of Brighton (UK) and Economics and Finance Tutor at Sussex University.
Before joining academia Kevin worked at various positions in Merchant Banking in the City of London. Kevin holds a BA (Hons) Economics, and MA (Economics Analysis and Policy) University of Sussex and a PhD University of Western Sydney (Macarthur).
Prof. Kevin’s research passion revolves around applied finance and open economy macroeconomics; researching the effects of financial volatility on real economic activity.
Kevin’s PhD thesis was published as a book by Ashgate in 1997. Examples of his research focus includes an examination of the extent to which exchange rate volatility affects trade (Japan and the World Economy), an investigation of the extent to which financial instability affects the poor in developing countries (Asia Pacific Journal of Economics and Business. 2008), an empirical study of the extent to which volatility in interest rates affect the availability and affordability of credit (International Review of Financial Analysis. 2010), analysing how oil price volatility impacts on stock prices (Emerging Markets Review 2010), estimating the determinants of foreign direct investment and portfolio investment (Australian Economic Review 2006),analysing the determinants of house prices and the affordability of housing (Journal of International Business Research 2010).
Current research interests focuses on banking in China and Vietnam, foreign direct investment in China and Vietnam and financial volatility of stock markets in South East Asia.
Dr. Chung has over a decade of experience working as an accounting academic in G08 universities in Australia. She is a qualified Charted Accountant and specialised in financial reporting and risk management.
Demi has extensive experience in accounting course curriculum design and she regularly engages with international accounting standard boards in accounting stand setting consultation processes.
Her career highlights include:
Dr. Huang has extensive experience in academic and staff leadership, course development, teaching, student advice and research in information and communications technology and computer science.
Dr. Huang was a research fellow with university of Tasmania before joining Edith Cowan University, School of Computer and Information Science as lecturer in July 2000. Currently Dr. Huang is working as Senior Lecturer and Academic Course Advisor, Information and Communications Technology (ICT), Western Sydney University.
Over 5 years teaching experience in tertiary education in IT. Dr. Abbas developed course contents for nationalized universities and possesses advanced understanding of course accreditation and provider registration. Dr. Abbas has obtained specialised IT capabilities through his phenomenal academic qualifications including Ph.D. Electronics Engineering, MSc. Computer Engineering (Computer Networks / Communications).
In addition to the exemplary academics and teaching experience Dr. Abbas is;
Dr. Jenner is currently working as AGSM Scholar A/Professor with University of New South Wales School in Banking & Finance and is consistently achieving high teaching satisfaction rates: over 95%. Prof. Jenner investigated investment strategies and prepared a research report on ‘minimum variance’ strategies through which the fund could best minimize its risk exposure. Prof. Mark has been a part of the four-member team that pitched to the government for funding under Australia’s Innovation Investment Fund program during the fund’s initiation and also provided research in relation to venture capital and private equity investments, and the drivers of returns in such investments, including in agriculture (dairy) and general industrials. Prof. Jenner has also provided consultation and advisory services to Algorithmic Trading Analyst - J.P. Morgan & Co and Investment Banking Analyst: Industrials Industry Group & Macquarie Infrastructure Group - Macquarie Capital.
Before taking up Dean’s role with Gateway Business College Prof. Alexander was Dean of a diverse Faculty and Professor of Product Innovation and led the establishment of new bachelor degree programs, Research Masters and PhD programs during the establishment phase of University of Western Sydney. Prof. Alexander was a senior member of the University of Western Sydney Macarthur leadership team and led the development of the Faculty through staff recruitment and development and extensive course and program development. Under Prof. Alexander’s leadership new programs were developed including:
Prof. Alexander established the first trans-national programs for UWS Macarthur throughout the SE Asia Region and was responsible for the leadership and management of over 120 academic and administrative staff across business, management and technical disciplines. Prof. Alexander established two Faculty Research Centres with an international focus: Centre for Asian Studies and the Australia-Singapore Centre.
Among other senior academic roles Prof. Roger has also been Executive Director, UNSW Foundation Studies Division academic and executive leadership for the development, delivery and quality of international student pathways and preparation for study at the University of NSW. Prof. Alexander undertook full executive responsibility for all aspects of the Division including return on investment with direct responsibility to the Board of Directors.