Dr. Faiza Raza

Dr. Faiza Raza is a Fellow of Advance HE (FHEA), academic leader, finance educator, researcher, editor, and higher education professional with over a decade of combined experience in academia, finance, administration, and research. She currently serves as Lecturer and Module Leader at Arden University, London, where she leads business modules, academic integrity initiatives, quality assurance processes, and student-centered learning activities. Her expertise encompasses Islamic Banking and Finance, Accounting, Financial Management, Business Administration, Research Methods, Academic Leadership, Curriculum Development, and Higher Education Pedagogy. Prior to her academic career in the United Kingdom, she accumulated substantial experience in university financial administration and entrepreneurship development at COMSATS University, Pakistan. She has contributed extensively to scholarly publishing as Editorial Lead for Islamic Finance Review (IFR) and Journal of Islamic Banking, Economics and Policy (JIBEP). Her research interests include Islamic Banking, Financial Risk Assessment, ICT and Economic Development, Corporate Governance, Financial Inclusion, Macroeconomics, and Educational Innovation. She is recognized for combining research-informed teaching with inclusive pedagogical approaches to improve student outcomes and engagement.