Assistant Professor
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Finance
Dr. Hamood ur Rehman is an Assistant Professor of Business and Management Sciences at the University of Rasul. He earned his PhD in Finance from Putra Business School, Universiti Putra Malaysia (AACSB Accredited). His research focuses on corporate finance, corporate governance, financial distress, financial sustainability, Islamic finance, and determinants of firm performance. He specializes in advanced quantitative research methods, and has a growing interest in consumer–organization relationships and strategic management. Dr. Hamood is committed to producing impactful research that contributes to sustainable business practices, corporate resilience, and evidence-based policy development.
Dr. Hamood ur Rehman's research interests focus on Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Financial Distress, Islamic Finance, and Sustainable Finance, with particular emphasis on the financial resilience and performance of firms in emerging markets. His research examines the role of capital structure, corporate governance mechanisms, and economic uncertainty in shaping corporate financial stability and financial distress. His broader research interests include Financial Performance, Corporate Sustainability, Green Finance, Shariah-Compliant Finance, Banking and Financial Markets, and Corporate Risk Management. His research also explores the interaction between institutional governance, financial decision-making, and economic uncertainty, particularly within the context of developing economies and Shariah-compliant and non-Shariah-compliant firms. He is particularly interested in empirical and quantitative research addressing contemporary issues in corporate finance, financial governance, sustainable financial practices, and financial risk, with the aim of generating evidence-based insights for academics, policymakers, financial institutions, and corporate decision-makers.