Mitra Saeedi

Dr Mitra Saeedi

Senior Lecturer

Senior Lecturer

Fintech, Data Analysis and Financial Economics

Department of Business Entrepreneurship & Finance , Royal Docks School Of Business And Law

In 1998, Mitra embarked on her teaching journey, which later flourished at the Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) in Malaysia. Her transition to a full-time lecturer occurred in 2014 upon completing her PhD in Financial Economics. Recognised for her exceptional performance in education, leadership, research, and citizenship, Mitra was promoted to Senior lecturer in 2016. Her proficiency spans various domains including educational leadership, curriculum development, student planning, and faculty development, augmented by her active involvement in module and programme development processes. Since 2014, Mitra has adeptly taught and led over 20 modules within her areas of expertise, catering to students across BSc, MSc, MBA, and DBA programmes.

She has strong interdisciplinary skills with a diverse and extensive background in science and art leading to a highly creative and innovative approach in teaching, research, leadership, and problem-solving. Her mentorship extends beyond the classroom, having completed supervision of more than 50 master's and 2 Ph.D. dissertations, with ongoing supervision of 3 PhD students in the Fintech field at UEL.

Qualifications

  • PhD Financial Economics
  • MBA Finance
  • MA Art Studies
  • BA Music
  • BSc Pure Mathematics

Areas Of Interest

  • Fintech
  • Data Analysis
  • Risk Management
  • Investment & Portfolio Management
  • Corporate Finance
  • Financial Economics
  • International Finance

Publications

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