Syed Jawad Hussain Shahzad

Professor of Finance & Technology

University of Waikato · Waikato Management School

Research on (digital) asset pricing, investment management, and quantitative finance, with a focus on cryptocurrencies, connectedness, and machine learning applications in finance.

Google Scholar GitHub Contact

Academic Background

  • PhD in Finance — Universiti Malaysia Terengganu
  • MS in Finance — COMSATS University Islamabad
  • CFA Program: Completed Level II

Professional Highlights

  • CFA Institute member; CFA Society New Zealand
  • Editorial Roles: Energy Economics; International Journal of Finance & Economics
  • Awards: Research Excellence Award (MBS); Elsevier Top Reviewer Award

Research Interests

Cryptocurrencies Asset Pricing Financial Connectedness Machine Learning in Finance Risk Management Portfolio Optimization High-Frequency Data ESG Investing