Dr Mohammed Anam Akhtar, currently working as Head of Business Education at University of Southampton Delhi, brings over a decade of distinguished academic, leadership, and industry experience to the role. He has previously served as Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance and BBA program chair at IMT Dubai, contributed to ACCA program accreditation, and held teaching and consultancy positions at Curtin University (Dubai). Dr Akhtar holds a PhD in Management from NIT India, is a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE, UK), and is UGC-NET qualified. His wide-ranging expertise ensures academic rigour and innovation in business programs at the University, enriching the student experience with world-class learning and strong industry engagement.
Dr Mohammed Anam Akhtar joined University of Southampton Delhi as the Head of Business (Education), bringing with him over a decade of academic excellence, leadership, and industry engagement. In his role, he will oversee the delivery and enhancement of business programs, ensuring academic rigour, innovation, and a strong student-centred experience.
Prior to this role, Dr Akhtar served as an Assistant Professor of Accounting and Finance at the Institute of Management Technology (IMT) Dubai, where he also chaired the BBA program and actively contributed to the ACCA accreditation of the BBA program. His academic journey includes teaching engagements with globally recognized institutions such as Curtin University (Dubai campus) and consultancy roles for curriculum development and financial reporting standards.
Dr Akhtar holds a PhD in Management from Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology (NIT) India and is a Certified Management and Business Educator (CMBE) recognised by the Chartered Association of Business Schools (CABS), UK. He is also a UGC-NET qualified academic.
Dr Akhtar has published extensively in leading international journals. He has presented his work at premier academic platforms such as IIMs, IITs, and international conferences in Germany, Romania, and Dubai.
Dr Akhtar’s wide-ranging academic, research, and leadership experiences promise to greatly enrich the academic environment at University of Southampton Delhi, empowering students with world-class learning opportunities.
Imran Khan & Mohammed Anam Akhtar (2022) – Are the remittance receipts of the South-Asian region resilient to the Covid-19 crisis? A peek into the future through the past.
Journal of Sustainable Finance & Investment, Taylor & Francis, pp.1-20 DOI: 1080/20430795.2022.2060175
Akhtar, Khan & Tripathy (2023) – The Impact of IFRS convergence on key financial indicators of Public Sector Undertakings listed in NSE (India).
International Journal of Behavioural Accounting and Finance
Akhtar, M. A., Khan, I., & Ajaz Khan, and K. (2023) – Linking Financial Capability, Advice, Anxiety, Social Security, and Residential Status with Outward Remittances: Evidence from the UAE.
Contemporary Review of the Middle East, https://doi.org/10.1177/23477989231198327
Akhtar, M.A., Sarea, A., Khan, I., Khan, K.A. and Singh, M.P. (2023) – The moderating role of gamification toward intentions to use mobile payments applications in Bahrain: an integrated approach.
PSU Research Review, https://doi.org/10.1108/PRR-06-2022-0074
Khan, K. A., Akhtar, M. A., Vishwakarma, R., K., & Hoang, H. C. (2023) – A sectoral perspective on the sustainable growth of SMEs. Empirical research in the V4 countries.
Journal of Business Sectors, 1 (1), 10–19. https://doi.org/10.62222/CVFW69
Khan, I. and Akhtar, M.A. (2024) – An impact analysis of global governance and economic indicators in shaping bank lending in India.
Benchmarking: An International Journal, Vol. ahead-of-print No. ahead-of-print. https://doi.org/10.1108/BIJ-04-2024-0317
Khan, K. A., Akhtar, A., Tripathi, P. K., & Amoab, J. (2025) – COVID-19, how does it affected individuals perceived financial behaviour and perceived financial knowledge: An introspective analysis.
International Journal of Business Excellence, https://doi.org/10.1504/ijbex.2021.10040759
Khan, A. K., Akhtar, M. A., & Sultonova, F. (2025) – Examining remittances, emissions, and tourism as drivers of financial well-being and sustainability in post-Soviet nations.
E&M Economics and Management, 28(3), 160–175. https://doi.org/10.15240/tul/001/2025-3-010
