Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Usman Rana

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Usman Rana is a leading academic at Birmingham City University, serving as the Lead International and TNE since February 2018, where responsibilities include managing international relations and overseeing student mobility in educational programs. Additionally, Dr. Rana holds positions as a Senior Lecturer in Finance and Director of the BSc/MFin Business Finance Programme, while also being a Senior Advisor on Fiscal Policy and Monetary Strategy at the Sustainable Development Policy Institute since January 2023. Dr. Rana contributes to education as a Visiting Lecturer and External Examiner at Cork University Business School, alongside holding the role of Research Convener at the Centre for Applied Finance and Economics. With a PhD in Finance and extensive teaching experience across various institutions, Dr. Rana possesses a strong background in financial analysis and management education, complemented by multiple fellowships and certifications in higher education.