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Oumar Sy is a Professor at Dalhousie University, currently on sabbatical. He specializes in finance, with a focus on topics such as international diversification, political economy, financial econometrics, market efficiency, asset pricing, portfolio management, corporate finance, and corporate governance. He holds a PhD from McGill University, alongside a Master’s and Bachelor’s degree from HEC Montreal. His academic contributions include significant awards such as the Hillsdale Investment Management – CFA Society Toronto Research Award and the Graham Dodd Scroll Award for his work published in the Financial Analysts Journal. Oumar's research delves into the intersection of financial practices and sociopolitical factors, applying machine learning methodologies to contemporary issues like gender diversity in corporate performance. He currently teaches courses such as International Finance and Financial Econometrics at Dalhousie's Faculty of Management, producing impactful research that bridges theoretical finance frameworks and practical implications for investment and corporate governance.