Teaching

Teaching Philosophy

My teaching philosophy is grounded in the conviction that finance education should integrate theoretical rigor, institutional understanding, and professional practice. Students should not only learn how financial systems operate, but also understand why they may fail, how risks emerge, and how regulatory frameworks evolve in response to changing economic and financial conditions to promote financial stability and systemic resilience.

Drawing on both academic research and more than twenty-five years of professional experience in banking, I seek to connect conceptual frameworks with real-world financial practice. My courses link international business, financial markets, institutional frameworks, and global economic transformation; they combine analytical foundations, institutional perspectives, empirical evidence, and practical applications, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a deeper understanding of modern financial systems.

My approach integrates lectures, case-based discussions, applied assignments, financial sector examples, and analytical frameworks. The objective is to help students move beyond rote memorization and develop the ability to interpret financial developments, evaluate institutional and system-wide risks, and apply financial concepts to real-world challenges.

Syllabi and Their Structure

International Finance

International financial markets Exchange rates Balance of payments International monetary systems International capital flows International trade finance Cross-border credit International financial institutions Risks in international finance

Banking Systems and Central Banking

Bank as a financial institution Financial intermediation Transformation of banking systems Banking mergers and acquisitions (M&A) Banking risks Central banking Bank Regulation & Supervision

Financial Stability and Risk

Financial crises Systemic risk Macroprudential regulation Institutional and system-wide resilience Financial sector governance

International Financial Regulation

Basel I–III National and regional regulatory structures Regulatory institutions Regulatory models Microprudential regulation Macroprudential regulation SIFIs, including G-SIBs and D-SIBs Resolution plans and living wills Basel III Endgame (“Basel IV”)

Research Methods in Economics and Finance

Undergraduate research papers Research areas in economics and finance Methods and structure of research Academic literature and data sources Academic databases Bibliometric indicators of academic publications

Student Supervision and Mentoring

Throughout my academic career, I have supervised undergraduate theses, master's theses, doctoral dissertations, research assistants, and independent research projects. I view supervision not merely as academic guidance, but as an opportunity to help students develop their analytical thinking, research skills, and professional confidence.

Former students have pursued careers in finance, banking, consulting, public policy, and academia, while others have continued their education through graduate and doctoral programs.