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Afshin Mehrpouya joined the University of Edinburgh Business School in 2021 as a Professor and Chair of Accounting. Before that, he was an Associate Professor in the Accounting Department at HEC Paris. Afshin has a diverse academic background, being trained as a medical doctor in Iran, and holding an MBA and a PhD in Management. His research interests focus on the genealogy of ideas in sociology and quantification, particularly in the realm of transnational governance and the regulation of environmental and social governance (ESG). He has explored various empirical fields, such as financial regulation, socially responsible investments, and access to medicines, as well as the implications of sovereign wealth funds. His research also delves into the intersection of big data and AI governance, investigating platforms like PUBG and systems like the Chinese social credit system. In addition, Afshin serves on the editorial board of the journal Accounting, Organizations and Society. His teaching revolves around responsible investments, business ethics, and environmental and social reporting, including PhD courses focused on epistemology and methodology.
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