Dr Zeeshan Syed is a Lecturer in Finance at the University of Salford Business School. He is an experienced finance and technology academic and practitioner. An academic who has led development of new courses, modules and degree programs. He is currently programme leader of MSc Fintech, and he supervises master’s and PhD students in Finance, Fintech and AI. His research areas include understanding the costs of sustainability, its impact on the infusion of technology with finance and finance education. He is also an International Exchange Coordinator (LEAF), to promote exchange programmes and opportunities for students.