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PHD students

   

Topic

 

Email

Olanike Adeoye   Corporate Governance and Optimal Capital Structure: A Differential Game Theory Approach
 
  olanike.adeoye@live.vu.edu.au
Khalid Alharbi   The Impact of Mandatory Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on Real Earnings Management A Case Study of Saudi Listed Companies
 
  khalid.alharbi2@live.vu.edu.au
Jehan Fahim M Alsulami   Social Analytics in Social Media Networks
 
  jehan.alsulami@live.vu.edu.au
Jim Brumby   Public Financial Management Reform and the Achievement of Fiscal Outcomes
 
  james.brumby1@live.vu.edu.au
Gabriele Byrne   Preventing 'Problem Gambling' Relapse Through Social Inclusion
 
  gabriele.byrne@live.vu.edu.au
Lisa Farrance   'Roller derby changed my life': a study of how women’s lives change through confrontation with dominant ideology and socio-cultural forms of resistance
 
  lisa.farrance@live.vu.edu.au
Nahid Khan   Investigating the Effect of Maternal Employment on Child Health: Evidence from Bangladesh and India
 
  nahid.khan@live.vu.edu.au
Abdulaziz Murayr   The Impact of Corporate Board Structure on Voluntary Risk Disclosure Practices in Saudi Arabian Companies
 
  abdulaziz.murayr@live.vu.edu.au
Liyanawaduge (Sahani) Rathnasiri   Designing an Optimal E-commerce Supply Chain Operations: A Contract Modelling Approach

 
  liyanawaduge.rathnasiri@live.vu.edu.au
Harry Toukalas
 
  Best Practice in Risk Culture for Financial Services Organisations
 
  harry.toukalas@live.vu.edu.au
Natalie Zirngast   The Convention on the Elimination of all Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW) in an Era of Economic Globalisation   natalie.zirngast@live.vu.edu.au

DBA students

   

Topic

 

Email

         
Sunil Dixit   Public Hospital Organisation in Australia: A Game Theoretic and Mechanism Design-Based Approach
 
  sunil.dixit@live.vu.edu.au
Alvet Miranda
 
  Improving Business Insights from Big Data Using Game Theory for Australia's Non-Banking Financial Sector
 
  alvet.miranda@live.vu.edu.au
Jeanette Raymond   The Inclusion of Social Services in Public Procurement: A Case Study of Federal Departments in Ontario
 
  jeanette.raymond@live.vu.edu.au
Audrey Sin   The Correlations Between Employer of Choice as an Extrinsic Motivator and Self-determination as an Intrinsic Motivator in Fostering Employee Learning
 
  audrey.sin@live.vu.edu.au

Completed PhDs

   

Topic

 

Completed

Ario Ario   Lending Methodologies, Sustainability and Depth of Outreach of Microfinance Institutions in Indonesia
 
  2021
Yanchun Zhang   Economic Evaluation of Disease Management in China: The Case of Hypertension
 
  2020
Amiril Azizah   Do Risk Management, Internal Control and Corporate Reputation Impact on Firm Value? A Panel Data Econometric Analysis and Policy Implications
 
  2020
Dhani Setyawan   Energy Intensity Determinants in Indonesia: An Empirical Analysis
 
  2020
James Ricketts   Understanding the Nature of Abrupt Regional Shifts in a Changing Climate
 
  2020
Carlos Vega Mejia   Vehicle Loading and Routing for Sustainable Supply Chains
 
  2019
Nadiah Ruza   Rent-seeking and Income Inequality: An Econometric Study
 
  2019
Nana Riana   An Empirical Analysis of Liquidity and it Impact on the Yield Volatility of Indonesian Government Bonds
 
  2019
Thi Xuan Huong Nguyen   An Empirical Analysis of Liquidity and it Impact on the Yield Volatility of Indonesian Government Bonds
 
  2018
Songpasong Phommasane   Privatisation of State-owned Enterprises and Development of Capital Markets in Laos
 
  2018
Bruce Mountain   Policy Support for Low Emission Generation: Optimal Market and Subsidy Design
 
  2017
Suhana Md Saleh   Population Ageing and Economic Growth: Implications for Malaysia
 
  2017
Firman Bunyamin   The Impact of Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) on Several Economic Indicators of Indonesia
 
  2017
Choirunnisa Arifa   Hedge Accounting and Risk Management Strategies for Establishing Good Corporate Governance: An Integrated Optimisation Approach
 
  2017
Andriansyah Andriansyah   The Impact of the Stock Market on Firm Growth and Investment in Indonesia
 
  2016
Steven Parker   The Economics of Energy Efficiency: A Review of Measurement Methods with Empirical Analyses
 
  2016
Kathleen Hurley   To What Extent is Melbourne' Transformation an Outcome of Globalisation?
 
  2016
Shah Zakaria   Derivatives and Risk Management in Banks: Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) Approach and Implications
 
  2016
Anuar Sarun   Corporate Governance, Accounting Risk and Earnings Quality in Malaysia: An Econometric Approach
 
  2016
Michael Pearce   Making Gods from Ordinary Mortals: The Growth of Professional Football as an Employment Form in Australia
 
  2016
Wisnu Setiyono   Agency Cost, Risk Management and Corporate Governance Mechanism: Evidence for Indonesian Firms
 
  2016
John Symons   Climate Change Risk Management in Corporations: A Capital Budgeting Approach
 
  2015
Estty Hidayatie   The Impact of the Global Financial Crisis and Economic Integration on Indonesia's Agricultural Growth : An Econometric Study
 
  2015
Nella Sri Hendriyetty   Indonesia's Anti Money Laundering Regime: An Analysis of its Evolution and Effectiveness
 
  2015
Catherine Xiaocui Lou   Decision Making under Uncertainty through Robust Optimization:  Integrating Supply Chain Management with Corporate Governance for Risk Management
 
  2015
Baharuddin Muhammad Hussin   Hedging and Firm Value: Integrating Simultaneous Relationship between Risk Management, Corporate Governance and Accounting Information
 
  2015
Yew Choe Nicholas Lum   Risks in the Foreign Exchange Market and the Malaysian Economy under Different Foreign Exchange Rate Regime: Theories, the Estimation Methods and Risk Management Implications
 
  2015
Judhiana Abd Ghani   Market Preserving Federalism: Implication for Malaysia
 
  2014
Siti Nuryanah   Developing Financial Management Strategies for Achieving Good Corporate Governance: An Integrated Optimisation Modelling Approach
 
  2013
Thi Thanh Van Hoang   Urban Planning and the Place Marketing Model: An Application to Cities and Provinces in Viet Nam
 
  2012
Baliira Kalyebara   Corporate Governance, Capital Markets and Capital Budgeting: A New Integrated Approach to Investment Appraisal
 
  2012
Lisa Connell   Human Trafficking for Sexual Exploitation in Australia: The Deafening Silence on Demand
 
  2012
Mary Leahy   Choice, Responsibility, Justice: Work and Family in Australia
 
  2012
Helena Grunfeld   The Contribution of Information and Communication Technologies for Development Projects to Capabilities, Empowerment and Sustainability: A Case Study of iREACH in Cambodia
 
  2011
Valerie McGown   The Effectiveness of Quality Control Systems in Australia and Japan: A Comparative Analysis
 
  2011
Said Al-Saqri   Petroleum Resource, Linkages and Development: The Case of Oman
 
  2010
Thanet Wattanakul   Thailand's Openness and Implications for Economic and Trade Policy: An Econometric Study
 
  2010
Syurkani Syurkani   Inflation Dynamics and Monetary Policy in Indonesia
 
  2010
Tri-Dung Lam   Trade and Economic Growth in Vietnam after Doi-Moi: A Comparative Study with the ASEAN-4
 
  2009
Quynh Anh Pham   Industrialisation in Vietnam: An Analysis of Manufacturing Competitiveness and Policy Options
 
  2009
Prabodh Malhotra   Pharmaceutical Industry and Public Health in Developing Countries: A Comparison Study of India and China
 
  2009
Bruce Rasmussen   Creating and Capturing Value in the Biopharmaceutical Sector
 
  2009
Chokchai Suwetwattanakul
 
  A Knowledge Sharing Model for Thailand   2009
Kim Sweeny   Accounting for Growth in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme
 
  2008
Sudath Arumapperuma   The Role of Information Technology in Disseminating Innovations in Agribusiness: A Comparative Study of Australia and Sri Lanka
 
  2008
Kashif Rashid   A Comparison of Corporate Governance and Firm Performance in Developing and Developed Financial Markets
 
 

2008

Alexis Esposto   The Impact of Technology on Earnings Inequality in Australia
 
 

2005

Sally Weller    Liberalisation on Commodity Chains in the Australian Clothing Industry
 
 

2004

Dexin Yang   Foreign Direct Investment from Developing Countries: A Case Study of China's Outward Investment
 
 

2004

Jamie Sanderson   An Analysis of Climate Change Impact and Adaptation for South East Asia
 
  2003
Matthew Clark   Is Economic Growth Desirable? A Net Benefit Index Analysis of Economic Growth in Thailand
 
  2003
Yvonne Dunlop   Low Paid Earners in the Australian Labour Market
 
  2003
Guo Yan   Developing the Information Industries in China 1979-1996: A Case Study in Government Learning in the Plan to Market Transition
 
  2003
Asoka Wettasinghe   The Diversity and Effectiveness of Industrial Policies in East Asia: A Case Study of the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Thailand 1960-1997
 
  2002
Galina Tikhomirova   Information Technology Industries and National Competitiveness
 
 

2002

Michelle Fong   Information Technology and Economic Growth: The Case of the Banking System in the PRC
 
 

1998

Lucy Firth   Learning in Industry, Innovation and Growth
 
 

1998

Madhubani Ghosh   The Efficiency of the Calcutta-Haldia Port Complex
 
 

1998

David Ray   Innovation and Growth in the Indonesian Economy
 
 

1998

Joseph Camilleri   Understanding the Implications for Australia of Hong Kong's Reversion to China  

1998

Completed DBAs

   

Topic

 

Completed

Neale Wardley   The Greenhouse Gas Emissions Trading Journey: Finding the Balance between Acceptance, Effectiveness and Emissions Reduction
 
  2021
Arun Anton   Choice of Discount Rate and Agency Cost Minimisation in Capital Budgeting: Analytical Review and Modelling Approaches
 
  2020
Chokey Wangmo   SMEs Financing Constraints in Developing Countries: Applications of Economic Theories, Econometric Analysis and Development Policy Implications
 
  2017
Moira Kairys   Identifying Skills Required for Senior Managers in Vocational Education Training: An Australian Perspective
 
  2017
Victoria Gonzalez   Accounting Information, Capital Markets Responses, Corporate Governance and Firm Performance
 
  2016
Surayouth Kobkitpanichpol
 
  The Relationship Between Corporate Governance and Firm Performance: Evidence from the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET)
 
  2016
Nguyen Hoang Pham   Ownership Structure, Agency Costs, Corporate Risk-taking and Firm Performance: A Mediation Analysis Using Dynamic Panel Data
 
  2016
Badr Alharbi   Mobile Phone Service Providers in Saudi Arabia: Students Customer Satisfaction
 
  2014
Abdul Ghofar   Accounting Performance and Firm Value Implications of the Inter-dependence of Business Environment, Business Strategy, Corporate Governance and Earnings Quality: A Contingency Theory Approach
 
  2013
Khalid Aldosari   Saudisation in the Hospitality Industry: Management Issues and Opportunities
 
  2013
Nipun Agarwal   Selfishness, Altruism and Utility in Everyday Two-Person Random Interactions: Effects of Strong Reciprocity, The Common Good and The Costs of Competition
 
  2012
Alexsandar Bradilovich   A Method of Tacit and Explicit Knowledge Transfer for Medium Sized Organisations
 
  2012
Hong Hoa Pham   Managing Local Responsiveness Strategy-Structure in Emerging Markets: An Exploratory Study of Multinational Corporation Subsidiaries in Vietnam
 
 

2011

Kumudini Heenetigala   Corporate Governance Practices and Firm Performance of Listed Companies in Sri Lanka
 
 

2011

Socrates Karagiannidis
 
  Mergers and Acquisitions in Australia: Reasons and Timing
 
 

2010

Rodney Con Foo   SME Exit and the Role of Risk and Uncertainty
 
 

2010

Ibrahim Al-Rahbi   An Empirical Study of the Key Knowledge Economy Factors for Sustainable Economic Development in Oman
 
 

2009

Tanachart Raoprasert   Japanese Management Adaptation, Particularly in Thailand
 
 

2008

Alex Manzoni   A New Approach to Performance Measurement using Data Envelopment Analysis: Implications for Organisation Behaviour, Corporate Governance and Supply Chain Management
 
 

2008

Christine Mak   Evaluation of Health Programs: Application of Social Cost Benefit Analysis in the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme Listing of Australia
 
 

2006

Mohammad Rusydi   The Determination of the Efficient Exchange Rate: Mathematical Models and Applications to Indonesia
 
 

2006

Mohammed Aba-Bulgu   Stochastic Optimisation Model for Financial Planning
 
 

2005

Songporn (Beau) Hansanti
 
  Financial Liberalisation and the Crisis in Thailand in 1997  

2005

Sanjoy Bose   Financial Issues of Intellectual Property
 
 

2004

Sethapong (Paul) Watanapalachaikul   The  Characteristics of the Financial System of Developing Countries: A Study of the Thai Stock Market
 
 

2003

K. B. Oh   An Empirical Analysis of the Financial Issues in the Australian E-commerce Sector
 
 

2001

Mohani Abdul
  Personal Income Tax Non-Compliance in Malaysia   

2001