Projects per year
Personal profile
Biography
Dr Shahriar earned his Bachelor degree with Honours in Economics from the University of Dhaka in Bangladesh and completed his Masters in Development Economics from Williams College under the auspices of a Fulbright Fellowship. He earned his PhD from Purdue University. He conducts empirical and experimental research on microfinance, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, and crowdfunding. His research has appeared in the Journal of Corporate Finance, Journal of Banking and Finance. Journal of Business Venturing, and Entrepreneurship Theory and Practice among others. Dr Shahriar has held teaching positions at BRAC University in Bangladesh.
Monash teaching commitment
Teaching Commitment
BEX6013 Issues in Financial Institutions (Ph D)
BFF5130 Case Studies and Research in Banking and Finance (Masters)
BFX4080 Issues in Banking (Honours)
BFF 3331 International Banking and Finance (Bachelor)
BFF 2401 Commercial Banking and Finance (Bachelor)
BFF 3170 Management of Financial Intermediaries (Bachelor)
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 1 No Poverty -
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SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth -
SDG 9 Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure -
SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Projects
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Native Grains and Tubers Alliance
Appoo, S. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Sridharan, S. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Hartel, C. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Shahriar, A. Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Scally, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Walter, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Dharmaratne, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Khabar, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
2/04/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Empowering disadvantaged and vulnerable women through entrepreneurship”
Lee, G. H. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shahriar, A. Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI))
1/01/24 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
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Rural women empowerment through entrepreneurship
Lee, G. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Pei Hwa, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rahman, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Yong, S. L. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & Shahriar, A. Z. (Chief Investigator (CI))
1/09/19 → 30/11/22
Project: Research
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Rural women empowerment through entrepreneurship in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand
Lee, G. H. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)), Shahriar, A. Z. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Xiao, E. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Wee Chan, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Rahman, H. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Pei Hwa, G. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Siah, A. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Geok May, K. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Baihaqi, I. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Moore, J. (Chief Investigator (CI)), Guelich, U. (Chief Investigator (CI)) & French, J. (Chief Investigator (CI))
15/08/19 → 14/08/22
Project: Research
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Where does the crowd feel confident? The role of culture, politics, and institutions
Shahriar, A. Z. (Primary Chief Investigator (PCI)) & Unda, L. (Chief Investigator (CI))
Monash University – Internal Faculty Contribution
22/08/17 → 17/08/19
Project: Research
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Loss aversion and hybrid entrepreneurship: economic insecurity, low-income wage work, and side hustles
Shahriar, A. Z. M., Shepherd, D. A. & Zaman, R. A., 2026, (Accepted/In press) In: Entrepreneurship: Theory and Practice. 33 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Microcredit and entrepreneurship: bridging intentions and actions
Shahriar, A. Z. M., Lee, G. H. Y. & Iqbal, S. M. Z., Jun 2026, In: Journal of Business Venturing Insights. 25, 11 p., e00612.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Economic policy uncertainty and new venture initiation: the role of opportunity belief and uncertainty avoidance
Shahriar, A. Z., Rahman, M., Hossain, M. & Karami, M., May 2025, In: International Small Business Journal. 44, 3, p. 314-337 24 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Financial inclusion and low-income women's new venture initiation: a field experiment
Shahriar, A. Z. M., Chase, S. R. & Shepherd, D., Sept 2025, In: Journal of Business Venturing. 40, 5, 24 p., 106525.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Gender, society, and financial inclusion: evidence from matrilineal and patriarchal societies
Shahriar, A. Z. M., Shukla, A. & Peranginangin, Y., Dec 2025, In: Pacific Basin Finance Journal. 94, 13 p., 102931.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › Research › peer-review
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Prizes
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Dean's Commendations for Excellence in Research Engagement and Impact
Lee, G. H. (Recipient) & Shahriar, A. Z. (Recipient), 2024
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)
Activities
- 1 Contribution to conference
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Women Entrepreneurs in Asia (WEA 2022)
Lee, G. H. (Organiser), Geok May, K. (Organiser), French, J. (Organiser) & Shahriar, A. Z. (Organiser)
13 Jul 2022 → 14 Jul 2022Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Contribution to conference
Press/Media
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More women entrepreneurs mean less global poverty
Lee, G. H., Geok May, K., French, J. & Shahriar, A. Z.
17/10/22
1 Media contribution
Press/Media: Article/Feature
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How entrepreneurship can empower women in vulnerable communities
Lee, G. H., Shahriar, A. Z., French, J. & Geok May, K.
26/09/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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A collaboration to empower women microentrepreneurs
8/08/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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Monash University To Cohost Women Entrepreneurs In Asia (WEA 2022) From July 13 to July 14
Lee, G. H., Shahriar, A. Z., Geok May, K. & French, J.
7/07/22
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Public Engagement Activities
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