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Professor
Finance
Office
R.C. Vance Academic Center
433
Tuesday
9:30 am - 10:45 am
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Wednesday
9:45 am - 11:45 am
Thursday
9:30 am - 10:45 am
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Or by appointment
Biography
Dr. Hamid Sakaki is a Professor of Finance in the School of Business at 91¾«Æ· Connecticut State University (CCSU), where he has served since 2017. He earned his Ph.D. in Finance from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, with research interests that span corporate finance, investment analysis, and financial markets.
Dr. Sakaki is an active scholar who has presented his research at numerous national and international academic conferences, engaging with global academic communities and contributing to the advancement of financial knowledge. His work reflects both theoretical rigor and practical relevance, aligning closely with the needs of today’s dynamic financial landscape.
At CCSU, Dr. Sakaki is committed to excellence in teaching, mentoring, and curriculum development. He teaches a variety of finance courses, integrating academic theory with real-world applications to prepare students for success in both professional and academic careers.
Education
Areas of Expertise
Empirical Corporate Finance, Corporate Governance, Institutional Investors, International Finance
Publications, Research & Presentations
1. Md. Amin R and Sakaki, H (2022). Do stable institutional investors influence employee safety? Quarterly Journal of Finance. 12, 2, 2250004.
2. Sakaki, H., Jory, S. and Jackson, D (2021). Institutional Investors Ownership Stability and Their Investee Firms Equity Mispricing. North American Journal of Economics and Finance. 57, 101440.
3. Jain, A., Jackson, D and Sakaki, H (2021). Political, Economic, Financial Uncertainty and Real Earnings Management. Journal of Corporate Accounting and Finance. 32 (2), 52-66.
4. Sakaki, H. and Jory, S. (2019). The Stability in Institutional Investors Shareholdings and Investee Firms Innovations. Journal of Business Research. 103. 10-22.
5. Sakaki, H. (2019). Oil Price Shocks and the Equity Market. Research in International Business and Finance. 49, 137-155.
6. Mollick, A. and Sakaki, H. (2019). Exchange Rates, Oil Prices and World Stock Returns. Resources Policy. 61, 582-602.
7. Sakaki, H., Thapar, K. (2018). Trade Secret Protection and Corporate Tax Avoidance. Journal of Accounting and Finance. 18(4).
8. Jory, S., Ngo, T., and Sakaki, H. (2017). Institutional Ownership Stability and the Dividend Payout Policy. Managerial Finance. 43(10), 1170-1188.
9. Sakaki, H., Jackson, D. and Jory, S. (2017). Institutional Ownership Stability and Real Earnings Management. Review of Quantitative Finance and Accounting. 49 (1), 227-244.
10. Sakaki, H. (2017). The Dynamic Relationship between Oil Prices and Exchange Rates. Finance and Market. 2 (2).
Awards & Grants
American Finance Association (AFA) Student Travel Grant (2016)
Presidential Graduate Scholarship (2015)
Memberships & Affiliations
American Finance Association (AFA)
Eastern Finance Association (EFA)
Financial Management Association (FMA)
Southwestern Finance Association (SWFA)
Academy of Economics and Finance (AEF)
Courses Taught
FIN 210: Personal Finance
FIN 295: Managerial Finance
FIN 410: Securities Analysis
FIN 400: Advanced Managerial Finance
FIN 330: International Finance
FIN 531: Corporate Finance
FIN 535: Advanced Financial Management
FIN 555: International Finance
FIN 580: Derivatives and Risk Management
FIN 496: Practicum in Finance