Professor at University of New England, Australia
Associate Professor Omar Al Farooque is a distinguished academic and researcher in the field of accounting and finance, with a career spanning over three decades across Australia, New Zealand, Bangladesh, and Japan. He currently serves at the UNE Business School, University of New England, Australia. Renowned for his expertise in corporate governance, financial performance, and sustainability reporting, Dr. Farooque has published extensively in high-ranking peer-reviewed journals and actively contributes to editorial boards of international publications. He is a dedicated research supervisor, having guided numerous PhD and Master’s candidates to successful completion. His leadership extends to academic governance, curriculum design, and professional program accreditation. A Fellow of CPA Australia, IPA, and IAAER, he also plays a key role in academic promotion and disciplinary panels. His contributions to research, teaching excellence, and institutional service have earned him significant recognition, including the 2023 EMCR Research Excellence Award, solidifying his reputation as a global thought leader.
Professional Profile
Education🎓
Dr. Omar Al Farooque holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Accounting from Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand, where his dissertation focused on the relationship between corporate governance and financial performance. He was awarded a prestigious Targeted PhD Scholarship during his study. He also earned a Master of Economics from Osaka City University, Japan, supported by a Japanese Government Scholarship, where he specialized in capital market development with an emphasis on the Japanese Main Bank System. Prior to that, he completed both his Bachelor of Commerce (with Honours) and Master of Commerce from the University of Dhaka, Bangladesh, graduating with First Class honors and high academic distinction—ranking 1st and 2nd in order of merit, respectively. This strong academic foundation laid the groundwork for his extensive global academic and research career. His diverse educational background across Asia and Oceania adds significant depth to his interdisciplinary and international research approach.
Professional Experience📝
Dr. Omar Al Farooque has over 30 years of academic and professional experience, currently serving as Associate Professor of Accounting at the UNE Business School, University of New England, Australia. His career has included previous academic roles at the University of Auckland, Victoria University of Wellington, and the University of Dhaka, where he held positions ranging from Lecturer to tenured Associate Professor. His leadership roles have spanned program coordination, department head, and committee chair positions, contributing to curriculum reform, professional accreditation, and research development. Beyond academia, he served as an executive officer in the corporate sector during the early stages of his career. His professional affiliations with CPA Australia, IPA, and CA ANZ reflect his strong integration of academic theory with practical relevance. He has also served as a CPA Disciplinary Tribunal Member and external examiner for universities abroad, showcasing his influence in shaping accounting education and governance internationally.
Research Interest🔎
Dr. Farooque’s research interests are wide-ranging and deeply interdisciplinary, with a core focus on corporate governance, financial reporting quality, sustainability/CSR disclosure, executive compensation, and audit quality. He also explores emerging domains such as circular economy, institutional quality, public policy, and business ethics. His work investigates how board dynamics, ownership structures, and institutional environments impact financial outcomes and organizational transparency. He is especially known for empirical studies drawing on international data, offering comparative insights across developed and emerging economies. His recent work examines post-merger firm value, the role of CSR in crisis contexts, and executive behavior under regulatory frameworks. He has published in leading journals like Journal of Cleaner Production, Emerging Markets Review, and Public Administration Quarterly. Dr. Farooque’s integrative research approach helps bridge academia, industry, and public policy, offering significant contributions to both scholarly advancement and practical application in global financial and governance systems.
Award and Honor🏆
Dr. Omar Al Farooque has received multiple accolades in recognition of his excellence in research and teaching. Notably, he was awarded the 2023 Dean’s Early-Mid Career Research Excellence Award by the Faculty of SABL at the University of New England. His commitment to innovative pedagogy has earned him several UNE Business School Excellence in Teaching Awards, including commendations for his work in financial accounting. Earlier in his academic journey, he received prestigious scholarships such as the Japanese Government Scholarship for his Master’s in Japan and the Targeted PhD Scholarship from Victoria University of Wellington. He also held the title of Honorary Professor at Shandong Institute of Business and Technology, China. His extensive service in editorial roles and as a disciplinary tribunal member with CPA Australia further reflect the professional esteem he commands. These honors underline his dual impact as a leading researcher and an influential academic leader.
Research Skill🔬
Dr. Farooque possesses a strong and comprehensive research skill set, evidenced by his prolific publication record in ABDC and SJR-ranked journals. He is adept in quantitative research methodologies, regression analysis, and panel data econometrics, often employing cross-country datasets to examine corporate governance and financial transparency issues. His ability to develop theoretical frameworks and apply them to real-world policy and business questions demonstrates academic depth and practical relevance. He has strong skills in manuscript editing, peer review, and collaborative interdisciplinary work. As an editorial board member and associate editor for multiple journals, he critically evaluates research across various accounting and finance domains. His extensive experience supervising PhD and Master’s theses has further refined his mentoring and research training capabilities. Additionally, he is well-versed in contemporary research tools, citation databases, and ethical publication practices. His analytical rigor, combined with leadership in research training committees, confirms his exceptional research capability and mentorship effectiveness.
Conclusion💡
Associate Professor Omar Al Farooque is highly suitable for the Best Researcher Award, especially in fields related to corporate governance, accounting, finance, and sustainability research. His academic longevity, supervisory success, leadership in research administration, and strong publication record position him as an outstanding candidate. Minor enhancements in showcasing public engagement, citation metrics, and funding achievements would further elevate his profile.
Publications Top Noted✍
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Title: Comprehensive board diversity and quality of corporate social responsibility disclosure: Evidence from an emerging market
Authors: N. Katmon, Z.Z. Mohamad, N.M. Norwani, O.A. Farooque
Year: 2019
Cited by: 674
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Title: The governance, risk-taking, and performance of Islamic banks
Authors: S. Mollah, M.K. Hassan, O. Al Farooque, A. Mobarek
Year: 2017
Cited by: 494
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Title: Board, audit committee, ownership and financial performance – emerging trends from Thailand
Authors: O. Al Farooque, W. Buachoom, L. Sun
Year: 2020
Cited by: 370
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Title: Corporate governance in Bangladesh: Link between ownership and financial performance
Authors: O. Farooque, T. Van Zijl, K. Dunstan, A.K.M. Karim
Year: 2007
Cited by: 364
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Title: CSR disclosure, corporate governance and firm value: a study on GCC Islamic banks
Authors: M.S. Harun, K. Hussainey, K.A. Mohd Kharuddin, O.A. Farooque
Year: 2020
Cited by: 313
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Title: Exploring the impact of internal corporate governance on the relation between disclosure quality and earnings management in the UK listed companies
Authors: N. Katmon, O.A. Farooque
Year: 2017
Cited by: 241
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Title: Ownership structure, corporate governance and firm performance: Evidence from an African emerging market
Authors: S. Mollah, O. Al Farooque, W. Karim
Year: 2012
Cited by: 180
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Title: Ownership structure and corporate performance: Evidence from Bangladesh
Authors: O.A. Farooque, T. van Zijl, K. Dunstan, A.K.M.W. Karim
Year: 2007
Cited by: 172
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Title: Towards a circular economy for sustainable development: An application of full cost accounting to municipal waste recyclables
Authors: M. Abou Taleb, O. Al Farooque
Year: 2021
Cited by: 114
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Title: Women in the boardroom and their impact on climate change related disclosure
Authors: M. Hossain, O.A. Farooque, M.A. Momin, O. Almotairy
Year: 2017
Cited by: 98
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Title: Determinants of social and economic reportings: evidence from Australia, the UK and South African multinational enterprises
Authors: O. Al Farooque, H. Ahulu
Year: 2017
Cited by: 93
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Title: Do governance mechanisms deter earnings management and promote corporate social responsibility?
Authors: E. Suyono, O.A. Farooque
Year: 2018
Cited by: 89
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Title: Interactive effects of executive compensation, firm performance and corporate governance: Evidence from an Asian market
Authors: O. Al Farooque, W. Buachoom, N. Hoang
Year: 2019
Cited by: 86
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Title: Insider-trading, discretionary accruals and information asymmetry
Authors: A. Chowdhury, S. Mollah, O. Al Farooque
Year: 2018
Cited by: 77
