About Me
Sania Wadud is a Senior Research Fellow at the University of Leeds, specialising in macroeconomics, economics of financial and commodity markets, economics of climate change and energy transition. She collaborates with academic, think tanks and policy institutions to explore global challenges related to climate change, energy transitions and financial system. Her academic journey reflects a commitment to interdisciplinary excellence, integrating advanced econometric framework with applied economic analysis to produce impactful research and policy innovation.
Sania earned her PhD in Economics through a joint programme conferred by the University of Aberdeen, UK, and Curtin University, Australia. Her research was conducted under the exceptional guidance of Professor Robert B. Durand and Professor Marc Gronwald, whose expertise and mentorship were instrumental in shaping her academic path. Her dissertation, titled the Interconnectedness between Commodity Futures and Equity Markets during the Pre- and Post-Financialisation Eras, represents a significant contribution to the field of financial economics, shedding light on the dynamic relationships between key global markets. Through her doctoral research, she developed expertise in advanced econometric techniques and gained a profound understanding of the complexities of market behaviour.
Sania’s academic journey includes lecturing roles at the University of Essex, UK, and BRAC University, Bangladesh, where she inspired students through her engaging teaching methods and research-driven insights. Additionally, her experience as a Research and Teaching Assistant in prestigious institutions like the University of Aberdeen and Massey University, New Zealand, showcases her dedication to fostering knowledge and driving impactful research.
Beyond academia, Sania has enriched her profile with over five years of experience in the financial sector, working with leading organisations such as Barclays Wealth, Barclays Capital, Lloyds Banking Group, HSBC, and IDLC Finance Limited. This unique blend of academic rigor and industry expertise allows her to approach problems with a holistic perspective, bridging theory with real-world applications.
- Applied Econometrics
- Energy Economics
- Economics of Climate Change
- Climate Finance
- Economics of Financial and Commodity Markets
- Financial System
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PhD in Economics
University of Aberdeen, UK and Curtin University, Australia
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MSc in Financial Forecasting and Investment
University of Glasgow, UK
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BBA in Economics and Finance
North South University, Bangladesh
I am an economist and systems thinker, currently working as a lead researcher on the New Capital Consensus project—a collaborative initiative with the Chatham House Sustainability Accelerator at the University of Leeds. I have the privilege of collaborating with Professor Iain Clacher, where we contribute to advancing research at the intersection of climate finance and sustainable investment systems.
My research integrates qualitative and quantitative methodologies to explore market dynamics across commodity, financial, and climate finance markets. By employing a systems-thinking approach, I aim to dissect and address the complexities inherent in the UK financial system, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for sustainable and resilient investment practices.
Collaboration Interests:
- Climate finance innovations and green investments
- Quantitative modeling of market dynamics
- Systems thinking in financial system
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