Waqas Anwar

I am a PhD candidate in the Department of Management at the University of St Andrews, funded by St Leonard’s World-Leading Doctoral Scholarship. My research explores the interplay between business strategy, climate sustainability, and corporate disclosures.

Prior to starting my PhD, I gained experience in both academia and industry. I have taught at the undergraduate level, published in peer-reviewed journals, and worked on consultancy projects funded by the World Bank and the World Health Organisation. I also hold an MPhil (Research) in Business Administration with a specialisation in Accounting & Finance, as well as a BSc (Hons) in Accounting & Finance.

My secondary research interests include corporate governance, tax responsibility, tax avoidance, social media disclosures, financial distress, impression management, and the higher education sector. My work is published in journals such as Applied Economics, Corporate Governance, and Financial Accountability & Management.