Education:

Dr. Sonia Abdennadher holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration with a specialization in Corporate Governance, which she earned in July 2009 from Paris Saclay University (Paris Sud University) in France. Her doctoral research focused on analyzing the roles of new technologies in corporate governance, particularly the implementation of internet voting in shareholders’ general meetings within French listed companies. Paris Saclay University is globally recognized, ranked 15th by the Shanghai World University Rankings and 73rd according to the QS World Rankings 2025. Additionally, Dr. Abdennadher has a Master’s degree in Networks Management and Economics, also from Paris Saclay University, and a Master’s degree in International Finance, Trading, and Capital Markets from ISG Paris Business School. She began her academic journey with a Bachelor of Finance from ISG Tunis Business School in Tunisia. Her diverse educational background reflects her deep expertise in finance, economics, and corporate governance, coupled with a strong emphasis on the integration of technology in financial systems.

Professional Experience:

Dr. Sonia Abdennadher has a distinguished professional background in academia, marked by her significant contributions to teaching and research in finance and accounting. She currently serves as an Associate Professor at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT) in the UAE, a position she has held since 2017. At HCT, she teaches a wide array of courses, including Financial Accounting, International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), Corporate Finance, and Auditing. Dr. Abdennadher has also taken on leadership roles, such as Chair of the Promotion Committee for Business Faculty members across HCT branches and member of the Higher Faculty Promotion Committee. Additionally, she has served as the Applied Research Coordinator for Al Ain campuses, overseeing interdisciplinary research efforts, and as the Program Coordinator for the Finance Program at Al Ain Men’s Campus. Before joining HCT, Dr. Abdennadher was a tenured Associate Professor at the University of Rouen in France, where she taught advanced courses in accounting and finance and co-led the Master Program in Insurance and Private Asset Management. Her career also includes a role as an Assistant Professor at the Normandy School of Management, where she was instrumental in the development of the Master Program “Manager of Business Information Systems.” Dr. Abdennadher’s early academic appointments include Research and Teaching Assistant positions at the University of Evry and Paris Saclay University, where she taught financial management, auditing, and corporate finance. Throughout her career, she has been actively involved in executive education and the supervision of graduate students, reflecting her dedication to advancing knowledge and practice in her field.

Research Interests:

Dr. Sonia Abdennadher’s research interests are rooted in the fields of corporate finance and governance, with a particular focus on the intersection of technology and financial management. Her work explores the adoption and application of fintech innovations, such as internet voting, blockchain, and artificial intelligence, within corporate governance frameworks. Additionally, she is deeply interested in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices and disclosure, investigating how these factors influence organizational performance and sustainability. Dr. Abdennadher’s research also extends to auditing, financial accounting, and reporting, where she examines the impacts of new technologies on the accounting profession and corporate transparency. Her scholarly contributions aim to enhance our understanding of the evolving role of technology in finance and governance, with a particular emphasis on its practical applications in emerging markets and corporate structures.

Skills:

Dr. Sonia Abdennadher possesses a diverse skill set that encompasses both academic and practical expertise in finance and accounting. She is highly proficient in teaching various subjects within these fields, including corporate finance, financial accounting, auditing, and international financial reporting standards (IFRS). Dr. Abdennadher is well-versed in using e-learning platforms and digital tools, such as Blackboard, WileyPLUS, McGraw-Hill Connect, and Pearson MyLab, to enhance the learning experience for her students. Additionally, she is adept at utilizing smart online platforms like Bloomberg, CESIM, MS Teams, Zoom, and Nearpod for course delivery. Her experience extends to executive education, where she has successfully supervised graduate students’ theses and guided their research projects. Dr. Abdennadher’s comprehensive teaching skills, combined with her ability to integrate technology into her pedagogy, make her a valuable educator and researcher in the fields of finance and accounting.

Conclution:

Given her extensive research contributions, robust academic background, and leadership in both teaching and research, Dr. Sonia Abdennadher is highly suitable for the Research for Best Researcher Award. Her work not only advances the academic understanding of corporate governance and fintech but also has significant implications for the practice and implementation of these concepts in real-world financial markets.

Publication Tob Noted:

• The Effects of Blockchain Technology on the Accounting and Assurance Profession in the UAE: An Exploratory Study
  • Authors: S. Abdennadher, R. Grassa, H. Abdulla, A. Alfalasi
  • Published in: Journal of Financial Reporting and Accounting, 20(1), 53-71
  • Cited by: 59
  • Year: 2022
• Corporate Social Responsibility Antecedents and Practices as a Path to Enhance Organizational Performance: The Case of Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises in an Emerging Economy
  • Authors: W. Cheffi, C. Malesios, A. Abdel-Maksoud, S. Abdennadher, P. Dey
  • Published in: Corporate Social Responsibility and Environmental Management, 28(6), 1647-1663
  • Cited by: 29
  • Year: 2021
• Investors’ Mood and Herd Investing: A Quantile-on-Quantile Regression Explanation from Crypto Market
  • Authors: G. Rubbaniy, K. Tee, P. Iren, S. Abdennadher
  • Published in: Finance Research Letters, 47, 102585
  • Cited by: 23
  • Year: 2022
• The Effectiveness of E-Corporate Governance: An Exploratory Study of Internet Voting at Shareholders’ Annual Meetings in France
  • Authors: S. Abdennadher, W. Cheffi
  • Published in: Corporate Governance: The International Journal of Business in Society, 20(4)
  • Cited by: 14
  • Year: 2020
• Executives’ Behaviour and Innovation in Corporate Governance: The Case of Internet Voting at Shareholders’ General Meetings in French Listed Companies
  • Authors: W. Cheffi, S. Abdennadher
  • Published in: Journal of Business Ethics, 156, 775-798
  • Cited by: 12
  • Year: 2019
• L’impact du Web 2.0 sur les organisations
  • Authors: A. David, N. Monomakhoff, A. Hasnaoui, S. Damart, L. Zibara, S.A. Cheffi, et al.
  • Published in: Springer
  • Cited by: 9
  • Year: 2013
• L’adoption du Vote par Internet aux Assemblées Générales des Actionnaires de Sociétés Cotées en France: Une Perspective Institutionnaliste
  • Authors: S. Abdennadher, W. Cheffi
  • Published in: Systèmes d’information et management, 16(2), 35-71
  • Cited by: 9
  • Year: 2011
• Feasibility and Exploratory Study of Implementing the Blockchain Technology in the UAE Financial Markets
  • Authors: S. Abdennadher, M. Salem, S.A.S. Alkaabi, A.S. Alshebli
  • Published in: Contemporary Research in Accounting and Finance: Case Studies from the MENA Region
  • Cited by: 8
  • Year: 2022
• Financial Market Determinants of Dynamic Herding in North-American Energy Market
  • Authors: G. Rubbaniy, S. Ali, S. Abdennadher, C. Siriopoulos
  • Published in: Available at SSRN
  • Cited by: 1
  • Year: 2022
• Performance Analysis of a Blockchain Process Modeling: Application of Distributed Ledger Technology in Trading, Clearing and Settlement Processes
  • Authors: S. Abdennadher, W. Cheffi, A.H.M. Amin, M. Naveed
  • Published in: Journal of Open Innovation: Technology, Market, and Complexity, 100348
  • Cited by: (Not available)
  • Year: 2024
• Toward a Smart Corporate Governance Scorecard: A Case Review of the UAE Listed Companies
  • Authors: S. Abdennadher
  • Published in: International Journal of Business Excellence
  • Cited by: (Not available)
  • Year: 2023