Sonia Hassan
Brief Bio
Sonia Hassan is highly accomplished individual who has achieved a great deal in the field of finance and education. She completed her BBA (Hons) in Finance and MS in Finance from the University of Central Punjab (UCP) in Lahore. After completing her studies, she has worked at Habib Bank and Faysal Bank, where she gained valuable experience in the finance industry and then decided to pursue a career in education and joined the Bahauddin Zakariya University (BZU) and the University of Southern Punjab (USP) as a lecturer.
In addition to her teaching responsibilities, she has also been involved in research. Her dedication and hard work have earned a permanent position as a lecturer at USP.
Currently, she is pursuing PhD in Finance from BZU, which is a testament to her commitment to furthering knowledge and expertise in finance field. Her passion for finance and education is evident in all that she does and hopes to become an inspiration to my students and colleagues alike.
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PhD in Business Administration (Finance) |
Bahauddin Zakariya University |
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MS Business Administration (Finance) |
University of Central Punjab, Lahore |
2009 – 2011 |
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BBA (Hons.) |
University of Central Punjab, Lahore |
2005 – 2009 |
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Lecturer |
University of Southern Punjab, Multan. |
2011 – Till now |
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Member Academic Council |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2014 – 2025 |
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Supervised MS Theses |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2014 – Till now |
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Internship Supervisor |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2014 – Till now |
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Manager Academics |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2023 – Till now |
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Member Board of Faculty |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2018 – 2022 |
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Cluster Head (Finance) |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2017 – 2023 |
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Member Finance Committee |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2024 – Till now |
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Member Disciplinary Committee |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2024 – Till now |
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FYP Supervisor |
Southern Business School, University of Southern Punjab |
2023 – Till now |
Research Interests
- Corporate Finance
- Fintech
- Sustainable Finance
- Islamic Banking
- Energy Finance
Research Impact
- Publications: 14
- h-index: 5
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Impact of fiscal and green fiscal indicators on climate and environmental variability: The moderating role of technological innovation. Environment, Development and Sustainability. |
2025 |
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The Mediating Role of Digital Competence in the Relationship between Customer Experience and Customer Satisfaction: Evidence from Banking Sector. |
2024 |
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Impact of Working Capital Management on Corporate Performance. A Study of Automobile, Chemical, Food, and Pharmaceutical Sector of Pakistan. |
2024 |
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Influence of spiritual leadership on green behavior: the mediating role of green HRM and the moderating role of individual green values. |
2023 |
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A study on consumer satisfaction using Islamic Fintech with the moderation effect of attitude toward behavior. |
2023 |
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Impact of firm performance and CEO compensation with moderating role of board characteristics and audit quality. |
2023 |
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Risk Management in Organizations: An Examination of Audit Committee Determinants and Consequences. |
2023 |
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Effect of dividend paying behavior and board size and board composition on firm’s performance: Evidence from Pakistan. |
2021 |
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The Contributing Factor of Dividend Imbursement Behavior: An Empirical Study on Textile Sector of Pakistan. |
2019 |
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Factors affecting internet banking usage: A case study of professional graduates of Pakistan. |
2017 |
- Haris, M., Hassan, S., Tiwari, A. K., & Yao, H. X. (2025). Impact of fiscal and green fiscal indicators on climate and environmental variability: The moderating role of technological innovation. Environment, Development and Sustainability. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10668-025-06181-9 (IF: 4.7, SCIE, Scopus).
- Sultan, A., Hassan, S., & Zafar, R. (2024). The Mediating Role of Digital Competence in the
Relationship between Customer Experience and Customer Satisfaction: Evidence from Banking Sector. Contemporary Journal of Social Science Review, 2(04), 106-150. https://contemporaryjournal.com/index.php/14/article/view/137 (HEC-Y).
- Hassan, S., Khan, G. F., Asif, M., & Farooq, M. (2024). Impact of Working Capital Management on Corporate Performance. A Study of Automobile, Chemical, Food, and Pharmaceutical Sector of Pakistan. Southern Journal of Social Sciences, 2(1), 17-32. https://doi.org/10.13140/RG.2.2.20888.81920
( HEC-Y).
- Hassan, S., & Pasha, A. T. (2023). Influence of spiritual leadership on green behavior: the mediating role of green HRM and the moderating role of individual green values. Journal of Management and Research, 10(2), 56-89. https://ojs.umt.edu.pk/index.php/jmr (HEC-Y).
- Pasha, A. T., Hassan, S., & Zafar, R. (2023). A study on consumer satisfaction using Islamic Fintech with the moderation effect of attitude toward behavior. Annals of Social Sciences and Perspective, 4(2), 307-320. http://assap.wum.edu.pk/index.php/ojs ( HEC-Y).
- Khan, G. F., Hassan, S., & Qadeer, N. (2023). Impact of firm performance and CEO compensation with moderating role of board characteristics and audit quality. Annals of Social Sciences and Perspective, 4(1), 209-230. http://assap.wum.edu.pk/index.php/ojs (HEC-Y).
- Abbas, G., Hassan, S., & Madi, A. (2023). Risk Management in Organizations: An Examination of Audit Committee Determinants and Consequences. Journal of Excellence in Management Sciences, 2(1), 1-16. https://doi.org/10.69565/jems.v2i1.103 (HEC-Y).
- Abbas, U., Farooq, M. I., Kashif, A. R., Hassan, S., & Scholar, S. M. P. (2021). Effect of dividend paying behavior and board size and board composition on firm’s performance: Evidence from Pakistan. Academy of Accounting and Financial Studies Journal, 25(2), 1-17. https://www.abacademies.org/articles/effect-of-dividend-paying-behavior-and-board-size-and-board-composition-on-firms-performance-evidence-from-pakistan-10373.html (HEC-X).
- Malik, M. S., & Afzal, S. H. N. (2021). Impact of Zakat Recipient On The Altruistic Motivation Of Zakat Payers. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, 7(1), 1-29. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372482696
- Abbas, G., & Hassan, S. (2019). The Contributing Factor of Dividend Imbursement Behavior: An Empirical Study on Textile Sector of Pakistan. Kashmir Economic Review, 28(1), 53-73. https://ker.org.pk/index.php/ker/article/view/159 ( HEC-Y).
- Hassan, S., & Awan, A. G. (2017). Factors affecting internet banking usage: A case study of professional graduates of Pakistan. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, 3(2), 126-153.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/319965282
- Hassan, S., Faheem, M. F., & Rehman, A. (2017). Influence of social media marketing on fashion conscious customer’s inclinations, relationships and purchase intensions regarding clothing fashion trends among the universities’ students in Multan region. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences – IJHS 2 (2), 15-35. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372482744
- Naeem, S., Hassan, S., & Naeem, A. (2017). How corporate reputation and purchase intention affects brand page commitment and annoyance: a social media based research on Pakistani textile brands. International Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences – IJHS 2 (2), 15-35. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/372482733
- Hassan, S., & Awan, A. G. (2017). Pragmatic evidence on impulsive buying: A case of shoe brand. Global Journal of Management, Social Sciences and Humanities, 5(2), 265-284. https://www.researchgate.net/publication/332858639
Teaching & Supervision
Courses:
Financial Accounting
Business Finance
Strategic Finance
Islamic Banking
Entrepreneurship
Supervision:
- MS: 6 (completed), 1 (ongoing)
- Internship : 22 (completed), 5 (ongoing)
- FYP : 5 (completed), 2 (ongoing)
Teaching Philosophy
My teaching philosophy focuses on fostering an interactive, student-centered learning environment that connects theoretical knowledge with real-world financial applications while promoting critical thinking and professional growth.
Collaborations and Honors
- – Participation in academic conferences and research activities at national level
- – Recognized for academic and administrative contributions at the University of Southern Punjab
Awards & Recognition
- Secured Second Position in Research Paper Presentation Competition
- Best Researcher Award (2025)
- HEC International Research Support Initiative Program (IRSIP) Scholarship
- Review for the Journal of Financial Innovation (Springer Nature)
- Review for the Journal of Current Psychology (Springer Nature)
- Review for Book Publishing International
Collaboration
Open to national and international academic and research collaborations in finance, energy, fintech, and sustainable financial practices.
Contact
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