Dr. Asma Salman is an Associate Professor of Finance, serving as the Department Chair at the College of Business Administration, at American University in the Emirates. She completed her MBA in Finance & Accounting and earned a PhD in Finance from School of Management at Harbin Institute of Technology, Harbin, China. With research credentials from Brunel Business School, at Brunel University, London, she has been actively engaged in scientific research and has published credible articles in International Journals & Conferences and has edited Books under her name. She also serves as an associate editor at various International Journals and is appointed as the handling editor for the Journal; Investment Management and Financial Innovations. Dr. Salman is the Dubai Cohort supervisor for students under the Nottingham Business School DBA program where she is affiliated as a visiting scholar. Research has made her gain several awards and honors around the globe and a recipient of Research Grants for macro level projects. Research interests include, Accounting, International Finance, Blockchain and Digital Currencies.