
Ph.D., MRes, MSc, BA, CQRM, FHEA
Lecturer
- About
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- Email Address
- abraham.adu@abdn.ac.uk
- Telephone Number
- +44 (0)1224 273629
- Office Address
University of Aberdeen, Business School
S44 Edward Wright Building, Dunbar Street
Aberdeen AB24 3QY, Scotland, UK
- School/Department
- Business School
Biography
Dr Abraham Adu is a distinguished finance expert with extensive experience in both industry and academia. With over a decade of dedication to enhancing academic standards and assurance of learning across UK universities, he has made a significant impact on finance education and professional development.
As a former Head of Finance Department, Dr Adu provided strategic leadership in curriculum design, accreditation, and faculty development, ensuring the highest standards of teaching and research. His expertise has been pivotal in shaping finance programs that align with industry demands and global best practices.
Before joining the University of Aberdeen, Abraham was a Lecturer in Finance and Economics at the University of Hull, Faculty of Business, Law, and Politics. Abraham completed his Ph.D. and a Master of Research in Economics at the University of Hull; he also holds an MSc in Financial Management from the same university. Additionally, he holds a BA in Publishing Administration from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Kumasi, Ghana.
In recognition of his deep academic and professional contributions, Dr Adu was appointed Deputy Chair of the Subject Benchmark Statements for Finance (2024/25), where he played a key role in defining national standards for finance education in the UK. His leadership in this capacity has helped shape the future of finance curricula, ensuring relevance, innovation, and academic rigour.
Beyond academia, Dr Adu has actively engaged with the finance industry, consulting on corporate finance, risk management, and financial analytics with a Certified Quantitative Risk Management focused on Risk Management, Real Options Analysis, Econometrics Analysis, Forecasting & Monte Carlo. His collaborations with financial institutions, regulatory bodies, and professional organizations have bridged the gap between theoretical finance and real-world application, equipping students with critical industry skills.
Why Study Finance at Aberdeen?
Qualifications
- Ph.D Economics2016 - University of Hull
- MRes Economics2012 - University of Hull
- MSc Financial Management2010 - University of Hull
- BA Publishing Studies2004 - Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Memberships and Affiliations
- Internal Memberships
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- Former Head of Finance Department
- Course Co-ordinator International Banking (PG) MSc Finance (Online)
- Course Co-ordinator Financial Analysis & Markets (PG)
- Course Co-ordinator Studies in Finance (PG)
- Course Co-ordinator Master's Dissertation in Finance (PG)
- External Memberships
- Research
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Research Overview
Banking, Environmental, Social and Governance, Financial Sector Reforms, and Inter-disciplinary Research
Research Areas
Accepting PhDs
I am currently accepting PhDs in Finance.
Please get in touch if you would like to discuss your research ideas further.
Research Specialisms
- Banking
- Economic Policy
- Financial Risk
- Socio-Economics
Our research specialisms are based on the Higher Education Classification of Subjects (HECoS) which is HESA open data, published under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International licence.
Current Research
- Peer effects and bank risk-taking with D. Gyimah
- Can it be that companies with political connections tend to lead higher Gender Pay Gap percentage? with J. Amankwah-Amoah
- Fines or awards? Which is a better predictor of environmental performance with J. Amankwah-Amoah
Past Research
- Adu, A. and Bhattarai, K., 2022. Impact of Financial Liberalization on Concentration in the Ghanaian Banking System: A Panzar-Rosse Analysis. Journal of Development Economics and Finance, vol. 3 (2), pp. 252-273
Knowledge Exchange
- In contributing to professional practice in the UK Finance industry, I work as a panel judge on the Annual Index Awards in selecting the best financial market indices across all asset classes from various financial institutions (e.g., banks, exchanges, investment managers and vendors).
Funding and Grants
- Full Doctoral Scholarship, University of Hull
- Otumfuo Education Grant, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Dean’s List-Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
- Teaching
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Programmes
- Postgraduate, 1 , January start
- Undergraduate, 4 year, September start
Teaching Responsibilities
- Financial Analysis and Markets
- Studies in Finance
Previously taught courses
- Derivatives and Treasury Management
- Financial Analysis
- Business Finance Finance
- International & EU Economics
Non-course Teaching Responsibilities
- Personal Tutor
- External Examiner-University of East London
- Consultant- AB & Partners Asset Management